| *News |
| –All our rental bikes are fully booked through May 5th. -The booking is accepted from 3 months before the renting day. (We can not reply to the inquiry about the date before it.) |
- Welcome to Onomichi, the starting point of the Shimanami Kaido!
If you’re planning to cycle the Shimanami Kaido, one of the world’s most renowned cycling routes, you can rent affordable road bikes and e-bikes here.
We have only a limited number of rental bikes available for each size, so we highly recommend making a reservation in advance. Bikes tend to get booked quickly, especially on weekends and during the best cycling seasons (April to November).
Bringing your own bicycle to explore the Shimanami Kaido is also a great option and will create unforgettable memories.
If you encounter any problems with your bike and need assistance in English while in Onomichi, feel free to ask us. We’ll do our best to help, even with our less-than-perfect English—which might make you think you should have learned Japanese first!
| Attention! You can NOT drop off our bicycles in Imabari. All rentals must be returned to the same shop in Onomichi where you picked them up.
If you wish to do a one-way trip to Imabari, we recommend renting bikes from shops that allow drop-offs in Imabari or using WAKKA’s bike return service. |
- We offer two types of bikes for rent: aluminum road bikes and e-bikes.
- Road bicycles are the very basic model with 2*8 speeds.
Suitable for riders 150–185 cm tall.
- e-Bikes have 1*9 speeds with flat handle bars.
Assist range: 70–100 km (varies depending on assist mode, load, temperature, etc.).
Suitable for riders 155–180 cm tall.
- Road bike
| Rent term | Rent charge |
| 1 day (8:00~17:00) | 3850Yen |
| 2 days | 6600Yen |
| More | + 3300Yen per day |
- e-Bike
| Rent term | Rent charge |
| 1 day (8:00~17:00) | 6600Yen |
| 2 days | 11000Yen |
| More | + 5500Yen per day |
*A battery charger is included for rentals longer than 2 days.
- Option
| SPD / SPD SL pedals (for experienced riders only, no shoes provided) | 550 Yen per rent |
| Smartphone holder (for up to 7 inches in size) | 300 Yen per rent |
| A bike trailer for 2 kids | 3300 Yen per day |
*All charge is including tax(10%)
- A Helmet, a wire lock, a head and tail light, a bottle cage, and an inner tube replacing kit(a pump, a spare tube, tire levers) are included with rentals.
- Shimano SPD and SPD SL pedals. 550Yen per rent.
(We also offer pedal and saddle replacement for free if you bring your own.) - A bike trailer, Burley “Bee”, is also available for 3300 yen per day.
The trailer has a capacity for two children, with a maximum load of 45 kg.
Advance booking is required, and it is recommended for experienced riders.
- All bikes must be returned by 17:00. Late returns will incur penalty charges.
- Follow Japan’s cycling safety rules (refer to the Safety Guidelines PDF in advance).
- Insurance is NOT included in the rental charge. Please arrange your own insurance if needed.
- No restroom facilities are available at our shop, but we have a changing room.
- Please make sure to read the above notes and the FAQ below thoroughly before submitting a booking request via the contact form on the FAQ.
We only have these two types of bikes as listed on our website: no carbon bikes, no cross bikes, no kids’ bikes, and no city bikes. You must return our bikes to the same shop in Onomichi where you picked them up. Wakka *Close on Tuesdays While we don’t prohibit it, we strongly advise against it unless you use Wakka’s service. Advanced riders may be able to ride back from Imabari, but you’ll likely have no time for anything other than cycling. Our bike return deadline is 17:00, and the shop closes at 17:30. We’re sorry, but our bikes cannot be used in rainy or snowy weather. This policy does not apply to bookings longer than four days, except in cases of extreme weather such as thunderstorms or typhoons. No deposit is required. (However, if the bike is damaged or stolen, we will charge you for the costs.) Generally, no. Yes, you can store your luggage for free without prior booking. Yes, we have two types of racks available for rent. Advance booking is required: Simple rack with a bungee cord: 1,100 yen per rental. Rack for pannier bags (no bungee cord): 2,200 yen per rental. Ortlieb pannier bags (20L × 2): 3,000 yen per rental. We’re sorry for the inconvenience, but the largest road bikes we have generally fit riders up to 185 cm (6'1"), and e-bikes are for riders up to 180 cm (5'11"). We require all of the above information to process your request. Incomplete submissions will not receive a reply. *If you do not receive our automated reply within a few minutes after sending your request, please try again using a different email address. If there are any issues with the contact form, you can also make a booking by email using the same required information:
Do you have any other bikes?
Can I drop off the bike in Imabari?
If you plan to finish your cycling in Imabari or elsewhere, please rent from other shops or book Wakka's bike return service in advance on your own. Their last pickup time in Imabari is 16:00.
Can I cycle to Imabari and back in one day?
The total distance from Onomichi to Imabari is about 80 km, with many hills, and there are no trains or buses that allow bikes. (The Shimanami Cycle Express Bus was discontinued in 2020.)
Therefore, we do not recommend this route. You can still enjoy cycling by going halfway and returning.
Can I use your bikes in the rain?
All bookings are automatically canceled if rain or snow is forecasted for your booking dates, regardless of the amount. (We generally decide this the day before your booking.)
Please avoid booking with us if you cannot adjust your plans flexibly.
Ours is the only shop in Onomichi with this weather cancellation policy, so consider renting elsewhere if you plan to cycle regardless of bad weather.
Additionally, we don’t recommend cycling on very windy days, as some bridges may close, ferries may be canceled, and you could get stranded on an island.
Do I need to pay a deposit? Can I use a credit card to pay?
You can use major credit cards, including Visa and MasterCard, to pay the rental fee when you pick up the bike.
Can I rent a bike on your shop holidays (Weds and Thus)?
However, if you’re renting for an extended period and need to pick up or return a bike on our shop holidays, please ask us in advance. We may be able to accommodate you if we have no other commitments.
Can I leave my luggage at your shop during my bike rental?
However, we only store luggage in a corner of the shop, not in a secured storage area, so please avoid leaving valuables.
Note: This service is not available if you return the bike on our shop holidays (Wednesdays and Thursdays).
Do you have rear racks for rent?
You can also rent a single bag (20L) for half the price.
Hello, I’m a Dutch guy. Can I...
Taller riders may still be able to use our bikes but might feel uncomfortable.
The tallest rider we’ve accommodated was over 200 cm (6'7"), and, as expected, he seemed very uncomfortable.
We vinden het jammer.
How can I make a booking your bike?
rent@2shimanami.com
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It’s a 4 minutes walk from Onomichi station if you aren’t stuck at a red light.
- Total distance of Shimanami kaido(way) between Onomichi and Imabari, the other end is nearly 80 km (50 miles), and total elevation is about 500 m (1600 feet) in one way.
There are 6 islands between both cities, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the inland sea along the way.
The standard route is well marked with blue line as nobody can lose their way, and there are also other islands and courses beside Shimanami Kaido for various levels of cyclists.
There are many places for relaxation on the standard route, so even beginner probably can be completed in a day.
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THE RED BICYCLES ONOMICHI
Shop hours：8:00～17:30
Shop holidays：Wednesdays & Thursdays