Bike rental fees in Imabari
- Daily rental is ¥3,000 for a cross bike or city cycle (¥1,000 for elementary school age and under) and ¥4,000 for a battery-assisted bike.
- Imabari Station and Imabari Itoyama open at 08:00, and most bikes can be returned to any of the 10 terminals.
- Bicycles cross the Shimanami Kaido bridges for free until March 31, 2028.
To rent a bike for the Shimanami Kaido in Imabari, the earliest start is at Imabari Station or Imabari Itoyama, both run by Shimanami Japan and open from 08:00. A cross bike or city cycle costs ¥3,000 a day (¥1,000 for elementary school age and under), a battery-assisted bike ¥4,000 and an E-bike ¥8,000.
You can return most bikes to any of the 10 terminals, and the fee table lists no extra charge for that; the tandem must go back where you rented it. Imabari Station has no kids bikes and its parking is paid. The tables below compare the 5 terminals on the Imabari (Ehime) side: Imabari Itoyama, Imabari Station, Oshima, Hakatajima and Omishima. Bicycles cross the bridges free until March 31, 2028.
In short
- ¥3,000 a day for a cross bike or city cycle, ¥4,000 battery-assisted, ¥8,000 E-bike, ¥4,000 tandem (tax included). No deposit is listed.
- Itoyama and Imabari Station: 08:00–19:00 (December–February: to 18:00). Oshima, Hakatajima and Omishima: 09:00–17:00. Return within the terminal’s hours.
- In Golden Week and Obon all of about 2,000 bikes can be rented out; the operator recommends booking.
- The Shimanami Japan pages checked do not say whether staff speak English; ask the operator before you go.
Checked with official pages on October 22, 2026.
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Shimanami Kaido rental bikes in Imabari: 5 terminals compared
In Imabari City, Itoyama and Imabari Station open at 08:00; the island terminals are open 09:00–17:00, and you return the bike within the terminal’s hours. Tap a terminal name to jump to its section.
| Terminal | Hours | Battery assist | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imabari Itoyama | 08:00–19:00 (Dec–Feb: to 18:00) | Yes | Free |
| Imabari Station | 08:00–19:00 (Dec–Feb: to 18:00) | Yes | Paid |
| Oshima | 09:00–17:00 | None | Free |
| Hakatajima | 09:00–17:00 | None | Free |
| Omishima | 09:00–17:00 | Yes | Free |
Shimanami rental bike prices: bike types and the daily fee
The fee table lists only the daily rental charge; it has no line for a deposit. Prices include tax, and the operator says they may change. The child price is for elementary school age and under; the operator’s English bike rental page says “12 and under”.
| Bike | Per day | Return to |
|---|---|---|
| Cross bike, city cycle | ¥3,000 (child ¥1,000) | Any terminal |
| Kids bike | ¥1,000 | Any terminal |
| Battery assist | ¥4,000 | Any terminal |
| E‑bike | ¥8,000 | Any terminal, same day |
| Tandem | ¥4,000 | Same terminal, same day |
Cross bikes, city cycles, kids bikes and battery-assisted bikes can be rented for more than one day. Helmets are free, but you cannot rent a helmet on its own; the English page says wearing one is mandatory. People with a physical disability certificate, a rehabilitation certificate (ryoiku techo) or a mental health certificate, plus one helper per certificate, pay half the rental fee; show the certificate at the terminal.
Renting on the Imabari side: start times and busy days
If you ride toward Onomichi, the two Imabari terminals let you start earliest at 08:00. The island terminals (Oshima, Hakatajima, Omishima) are open 09:00–17:00. Always return the bike within the terminal’s hours; riding at night is not allowed.
In Golden Week and Obon, all of about 2,000 bikes can be rented out. The operator recommends booking, and on some days it does not take bookings. Same-day bikes are first come, first served. Battery-assisted bikes tend to run out early even on weekdays, and in long holidays all bikes can be gone by about 10:00.
The whole route from Onomichi to Imabari is about 70 km. Fast riders take 4 to 5 hours; beginners and slow riders about 10 hours. Because you can return at any terminal, you can ride one way and finish there.
Imabari Itoyama
This terminal is at the Imabari entrance to the route. The nearest bus stop is Tenbodai Iriguchi and the nearest port is Imabari Port. On the Imabari side, Itoyama is the only terminal with all five bike types: cross bike or city cycle, kids bike, battery-assisted bike, E-bike and tandem.
The tandem is for riders 155 cm or taller and the E-bike for 145 cm or taller; both go back within that day’s hours. Tandems are rented only at Itoyama, Omishima and Setoda Sunset Beach on the Onomichi side.
| Hours | 08:00–19:00 (December–February: to 18:00) |
|---|---|
| Bikes | All five types |
| Parking | Free |
| Name | Imabari Itoyama |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-8-1 Sunaba-cho, Imabari City, Ehime |
| Hours / Closed | March–November 8:00–19:00, December–February 8:00–18:00 |
| Phone | 0848-22-3911 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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Imabari Station (今治駅前, i.i.imabari! Cycle Station)
This terminal is named i.i.imabari! Cycle Station and is near JR Imabari Station. The nearest bus stop is Imabari Station and the nearest port is Imabari Port. You can rent battery-assisted bikes and E-bikes here.
There are no kids bikes here. With a child of elementary school age or younger, rent at Itoyama or at an island terminal.
| Hours | 08:00–19:00 (December–February: to 18:00) |
|---|---|
| Bikes | No kids bikes |
| Parking | Paid |
| Name | Imabari Station (i.i.imabari! Cycle Station) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-chome Ko 773-8 Kita-Horai-cho, Imabari City, Ehime |
| Hours / Closed | March–November 8:00–19:00, December–February 8:00–18:00 |
| Phone | 0848-22-3911 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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Oshima (Michi-no-Eki Yoshiumi Ikiikikan)
The terminal is at the roadside station Yoshiumi Ikiikikan. The nearest bus stop and port are both Shitadami Port. There is free parking.
There are no battery-assisted bikes at this terminal; you can rent cross bikes, city cycles and kids bikes, and return them to any terminal.
| Hours | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Bikes | Cross bike, city cycle, kids bike |
| Parking | Free |
| Name | Oshima (Michi-no-Eki Yoshiumi Ikiikikan) |
|---|---|
| Address | 4520-2 Na, Yoshiumi-cho, Imabari City, Ehime |
| Hours / Closed | 9:00–17:00 |
| Phone | 0848-22-3911 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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Hakatajima (Michi-no-Eki Hakata S.C. Park)
The terminal is at the roadside station Hakata S.C. Park. The bus stop is Hakatajima and the port is Kinoura (Hakata) Port. There is free parking.
There are no battery-assisted bikes here either; you can rent cross bikes, city cycles and kids bikes.
| Hours | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Bikes | Cross bike, city cycle, kids bike |
| Parking | Free |
| Name | Hakatajima (Michi-no-Eki Hakata S.C. Park) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1668-1 Ko, Kanoura, Hakata-cho, Imabari City, Ehime |
| Hours / Closed | 9:00–17:00 |
| Phone | 0848-22-3911 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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Omishima (Michi-no-Eki Tatara Shimanami Park)
The terminal is at the roadside station Tatara Shimanami Park. The bus stop is Omishima BS and the port is Iguchi Port. It is one of the terminals where you can swap the battery of a battery-assisted bike (the others are the two Setoda terminals on the Onomichi side).
The makers’ catalog range for a battery-assisted bike is 200 km in Eco mode, 105 km in Auto mode and 62 km in Power mode; with a child seat it is 68, 53 and 45 km.
| Hours | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Bikes | Cross bike, city cycle, kids bike, battery‑assisted, tandem |
| Parking | Free |
| Name | Omishima (Michi-no-Eki Tatara Shimanami Park) |
|---|---|
| Address | 9180-2 Iguchi, Kamiura-cho, Imabari City, Ehime |
| Hours / Closed | 9:00–17:00 |
| Phone | 0848-22-3911 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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Drop-off points at hotels in Imabari City
In Imabari City you can also return a bike at designated ryokan and hotels. Only guests can use them, and only to return a bike, not to rent one. Shimanami Japan can tell you which hotels are included.
Booking and return rules
Book on Shimanami Japan’s online booking page. Open the booking page (it has an English version). If you want a kids bike, write your child’s height in the remarks box of the form.
If you return the bike earlier than the time you gave when applying, the difference is not refunded. You pay for damaged, stolen or lost bikes and accessories. Shimanami Japan arranges insurance that covers hospitalization after an accident in normal use (¥4,500 a day; outpatient treatment is not covered), and it also recommends taking out your own insurance (English bike rental page).
If the bike breaks down on the road, call Shimanami Japan at 0848-22-3911. If no terminal is nearby, a service can bring a replacement bike to where you are (09:00–17:00).
Shimanami Kaido bridge toll for bicycles
Bicycles on the cycle and pedestrian paths of the Nishiseto Expressway (Shimanami Kaido) pay no toll until Friday, March 31, 2028. You do not need to register. Mopeds and specified small mopeds are not included. Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Expressway (JB Honshi) runs this as “Shimanami Cycling Free”.
Which bike and terminal to choose
For a day ride from Imabari and back, rent at Itoyama or Imabari Station and return to the same terminal. To ride one way to Onomichi, return at a terminal on the Onomichi side (the fee table lists no extra charge).
With a child, choose a kids bike (¥1,000 for elementary school age and under) or a battery-assisted bike with a child seat (¥4,000), which on the Imabari side is at Itoyama and Omishima. The English page says child seats are for children 5 and under, up to 22 kg.
If you are worried about hills, choose a battery-assisted bike (¥4,000) at Itoyama, Imabari Station or Omishima, or an E-bike (¥8,000) at Itoyama or Imabari Station.
Common questions about Shimanami rental bikes
Can I rent without a booking?
Yes. Some bikes are kept for same-day renters, first come, first served, and the operator says you can rent if you do not mind the bike type. Book for long holidays or if you want a battery-assisted bike.
Is there a deposit?
The fee table has no deposit line.
Who do I contact?
Shimanami Japan, the operator, takes calls at 0848-22-3911 (March–November 08:30–19:00, December–February 08:30–18:00) and email. Contact details are on its Shimanami Japan rental cycle page.
Sources (checked October 2026)
7 pages we checked
- Shimanami Japan: about the rental bikes, fees and rules (Japanese)
- Shimanami Japan: terminal information (Japanese)
- Shimanami Japan: rental bike FAQ (Japanese)
- Shimanami Japan: rental cycle top page and contact (Japanese)
- Shimanami bike rental booking page (English)
- Visit Shimanami: Bike rental (English)
- JB Honshi Expressway: Shimanami Cycling Free (Japanese)
