Rental bikes in Hiroshima
- Shimanami Kaido rentals cost ¥3,000 a day for an adult (cross bike or city cycle), and Tobishima Kaido rentals start from ¥2,000 for 8 hours.
- Bicycles on the Shimanami Kaido bridges pay no toll until March 31, 2028.
- The Tobishima Kaido requires a reservation, and bike pick-up is until 14:00.
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Two rental-bike routes start in Hiroshima Prefecture. The Shimanami Kaido runs from Onomichi across the islands to Imabari in Ehime. The Akinada Tobishima Kaido runs from Kure City, through seven bridges, to Okamura Island in Ehime. This page compares both routes, with fares, hours, parking, reservations and how to return the bike. For short rides inside Hiroshima City, bike share is easier.
In short
- Shimanami Kaido (Hiroshima side): ¥3,000 a day for a cross bike or city cycle (adult, tax included). You can return the bike to any terminal.
- Tobishima Kaido: ¥2,000 for 8 hours at the main shop (Kajigahama). You must reserve, and pick-up is until 14:00.
- Bicycles on the Shimanami Kaido bridge paths pay no toll until March 31, 2028. You do not need to register.
- Hiroshima City: Peacecle bike share costs ¥165 for the first 60 minutes.
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1. Which route should I choose?
Depends on the provider
The Shimanami Kaido gives the most freedom, because you can return the bike to any terminal. The Tobishima Kaido needs a reservation, and you cannot pick up a bike after 14:00. Tap a route name to jump to its section.
| Route | Section | One day (adult) | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanami Kaido | Onomichi to Imabari, via Mukaishima, Innoshima and Ikuchijima (about 70 km in total) | ¥3,000 (cross bike or city cycle) | Free at Mukaishima and Setoda; paid at Onomichi Station and Innoshima |
| Tobishima Kaido | Kure City (Kawajiri) to Okamura Island, Ehime (7 bridges) | ¥2,000 for 8 hours (cross bike) | 50 spaces at the main shop |
| Hiroshima City | Between bike-share ports in the city | ¥165 for the first 60 minutes (Peacecle) | Not needed |
2. What should I know before I go?
Official rule (Japan)
Bicycles on the cycle and pedestrian paths of the Shimanami Kaido pay no bridge toll until March 31, 2028. You do not need to register. Mopeds are not included. The Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Expressway Company (JB Honshi Expressway) calls this “Shimanami Cycling Free” (Japanese). Hiroshima Prefecture also announced the extension on March 16, 2026 (Japanese).
On Golden Week and Obon days, all of Shimanami Japan’s roughly 2,000 bikes can be rented out. The operator recommends booking, and some days do not take reservations. On the day, bikes are first come, first served. Battery-assisted bikes run out early even on weekdays, and on long holidays they can be gone by about 10:00.
The Tobishima shops have no staff on site all day, so a reservation is required. You can book from 6 months before the day until 3 days before it. Cancelling by 17:00 the day before is free.
To cross from Onomichi to Mukaishima by bike, take the small ferry, not the Onomichi Bridge. Onomichi City says the bridge is narrow and busy, so it is not suited to bicycles.
3. Onomichi Station (start of the Shimanami Kaido)
Terminal operated by Shimanami Japan
Shimanami Japan runs 10 rental terminals (Japanese) between Onomichi and Imabari. Five are on the Hiroshima side: Onomichi Station, Mukaishima, Innoshima, and two on Ikuchijima. A cross bike or city cycle costs ¥3,000 a day for an adult and ¥1,000 for an elementary school child or younger (tax included).
The Onomichi Station terminal is near JR Onomichi Station and Onomichi Port. It is open 08:00–19:00 from March to November and 08:00–18:00 from December to February. This is the only terminal on the Hiroshima side where you can rent both a battery-assisted bike (¥4,000) and an E-bike (¥8,000). The E-bike is for adults 145 cm or taller, and it must be returned on the same day within opening hours.
You can return a cross bike, city cycle, battery-assisted bike or E-bike to a different terminal. The fee table for individuals has no drop-off charge. The table for student groups lists a drop-off fee (¥1,000 for junior high school students and older, ¥500 for elementary school children and younger). Parking at Onomichi Station is paid.
Address: 1-10 Higashigosho-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima. Google Maps. Phone (Shimanami Japan, the operator): 0848-22-3911
| Name | Onomichi Station Rental Cycle |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-10 Higashigosho-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima |
| 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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4. Mukaishima
Terminal operated by Shimanami Japan
This terminal is at Onomichi Citizen Center Mukaishima, open 09:00–17:00. The nearest bus stop is Onomichi Gakuen-mae, and the nearest port is the Mukaishima ferry terminal. There are no battery-assisted bikes here. You can rent a cross bike, a city cycle or a kids bike.
Parking is free, but only for people who rent a bike.
Address: 5531-1 Mukaishima-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima. Google Maps. Phone (Shimanami Japan, the operator): 0848-22-3911
| Name | Mukaishima Rental Cycle (Onomichi Citizen Center Mukaishima) |
|---|---|
| Address | 5531-1 Mukaishima-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima |
| Hours / Closed | 9:00–17:00 |
| Phone | 0848-22-3911 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
5. Innoshima
Terminal operated by Shimanami Japan
This terminal is in the Onomichi City Central Parking Lot, open 09:00–17:00. The nearest bus stop is Habu-ko-mae and the nearest port is Habu Port. Parking is paid.
Battery-assisted bikes on Innoshima are not handled by Shimanami Japan. The Innoshima Rental Cycle office manages the reservations. If you want one, call 0845-22-3362.
Address: 1899-31 Innoshima Habu-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima. Google Maps. Phone (Innoshima Rental Cycle office): 0845-22-3362
| Name | Innoshima Rental Cycle (Onomichi City Central Parking Lot) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1899-31 Innoshima Habu-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima |
| Hours / Closed | 9:00–17:00 |
| Phone | 0845-22-3362 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
6. Ikuchijima: Setoda Tourist Information Center
Terminal operated by Shimanami Japan
This terminal is near Kosan-ji Temple, and the nearest bus stop is Kosanji. It is open 09:00–17:00. Parking is free. You can rent battery-assisted bikes here and swap the battery.
Kids bikes are available at all terminals except Imabari Station, so every Hiroshima-side terminal has them. When you book a kids bike, write your child’s height in the remarks box of the booking form.
Address: 200-5 Sawa, Setoda-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima. Google Maps. Phone (Shimanami Japan, the operator): 0848-22-3911
| Name | Ikuchijima: Setoda Tourist Information Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 200-5 Sawa, Setoda-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima |
| Hours / Closed | 9:00–17:00 |
| Phone | 0848-22-3911 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
7. Ikuchijima: Setoda Sunset Beach
Terminal operated by Shimanami Japan
The nearest bus stop is Sunset Beach Iriguchi, and parking is free. The terminal is open 09:00–17:00. This is the only terminal on the Hiroshima side with a tandem bike (¥4,000). The tandem is for adults 155 cm or taller. It cannot be returned to another terminal. Return it to the same terminal on the day, within opening hours.
You can also rent a battery-assisted bike here and swap its battery. 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.
Address: 1506-15 Tarumi, Setoda-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima. Google Maps. Phone (Shimanami Japan, the operator): 0848-22-3911
| Name | Ikuchijima: Setoda Sunset Beach |
|---|---|
| Address | 1506-15 Tarumi, Setoda-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima |
| Hours / Closed | 9:00–17:00 |
| Phone | 0848-22-3911 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
8. How do I reserve on the Shimanami Kaido?
Depends on the provider: Shimanami Japan
Reserve on Shimanami Japan’s online booking page, which has an English version. Open the booking page (English). Helmets are free to borrow, but you cannot borrow a helmet on its own. If you return the bike earlier than the time you gave when booking, the difference is not refunded.
People with a physical disability certificate, a rehabilitation certificate or a mental disability certificate, and one helper per certificate, pay half price. Show the certificate at the terminal. Riding at night is not allowed.
The whole route from Onomichi to Imabari is about 70 km. Fast riders need 4 to 5 hours, and beginners or slow riders about 10 hours. The slopes from each bridge down to the ordinary road are steep, so the operator asks riders not to go too fast.
Onomichi City says there is a blue line along the recommended route, so you can ride from Onomichi to Imabari without a map. Signs show the distance to the end of the route every kilometre. The pages checked do not say whether the staff speak English.
9. Tobishima Kaido: Kajigahama main shop
Depends on the provider: Kajigahama
This is the rental service of “Camp & Cottage Kajigahama” (キャンプ＆コテージ梶ヶ浜) on Shimokamagari Island, Kure City. At the main shop, a cross bike costs ¥1,000 for up to 3 hours or ¥2,000 for 8 hours (to 17:00), and a battery-assisted bike costs ¥1,500 or ¥3,000. A kids bike costs ¥500 or ¥1,000.
The price includes the bike, a helmet, a bottle cage, a chain lock and a cycling map. Prices go up from January 2027. At the main shop, a cross bike will be ¥1,500 or ¥3,000, a battery-assisted bike ¥2,000 or ¥4,000, and a kids bike ¥1,000 or ¥2,000.
The shop is open 08:30–17:00. You pick up between 09:00 and 14:00 and return by 17:00. It is closed from December 29 to January 3. Parking has 50 spaces. Picking up or returning at 小長港 port, Okamura Port or an accommodation costs ¥1,000 per bike. A battery-assisted bike cannot be rented for several days, because of charging.
The Tobishima Kaido links the islands with 7 bridges from Kawajiri-cho in Kure City to Okamura Island in Ehime. The one-way distance is about 40 km according to Kajigahama, and about 35 km according to Dive! Hiroshima. Dive! Hiroshima describes the coast road as having few slopes and easy for beginners.
Address: 839-16 Shimojima, Shimokamagari-cho, Kure City, Hiroshima. Google Maps. Phone (Kajigahama): 0823-70-8151
| Name | Tobishima Kaido Rental Cycle: Kajigahama main shop |
|---|---|
| Address | 839-16 Shimojima, Shimokamagari-cho, Kure City, Hiroshima |
| Hours / Closed | 8:30–17:00 (pick-up 9:00–14:00, return by 17:00; closed December 29–January 3) |
| Phone | 0823-70-8151 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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10. Tobishima Kaido: Kawajiri Station branch
Depends on the provider: Kajigahama
Kajigahama points visitors who come by JR to this branch. Dive! Hiroshima describes this route: take JR from Hiroshima Station to Hiro Station, then the Kure City bus (Hiro-Kawajiri line) to Kawajiri. Prices here are much higher than at the main shop. A cross bike costs ¥3,000 for up to 3 hours or ¥4,000 for 8 hours, and a battery-assisted bike costs ¥3,500 or ¥5,000.
From January 2027, a cross bike will be ¥3,500 or ¥5,000, and a battery-assisted bike ¥4,000 or ¥6,000. Pick-up is 09:00–14:00 and return is by 17:00. There is parking for one car. You can return the bike at 小長港 port, Okamura Port or an accommodation (ask first).
Book through each shop’s reservation form (Japanese) or by phone at 080-2927-2504 (08:30–17:00), following the shop’s rental page. After you send the form, staff check the bikes and call you back. Breakdown support is limited to the Tobishima Kaido, and the rider pays ¥1,000. The shop has liability insurance (¥100 million each for injury to others and property damage) but no accident insurance for the rider, so arrange your own.
Address: 2-chome 17-9 Nishi, Kawajiri-cho, Kure City, Hiroshima. Google Maps. Phone (Kajigahama, reservations): 080-2927-2504
| Name | Tobishima Kaido Rental Cycle: Kawajiri Station branch |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-chome 17-9 Nishi, Kawajiri-cho, Kure City, Hiroshima |
| Hours / Closed | 9:00–17:00 (pick-up 9:00–14:00, return by 17:00; closed December 29–January 3) |
| Phone | 080-2927-2504 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
11. What if I only want to ride inside Hiroshima City?
Depends on the provider
For a short ride in the city, bike share is easier because you do not need a rental counter. Peacecle, LUUP and HELLO CYCLING are compared in Bike Share in Hiroshima.
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12. How do I get there with a bike?
Depends on the provider
From Onomichi to Mukaishima, take the ferry, not the bridge. There are two routes: Onomichi Station front to Mukaishima (Tomihama), and Onomichi (Dodo) to Mukaishima (Kanekichi). The operator is Onomichi Watashibune (おのみち渡し船, 0848-38-7761). You pay on board. The timetable and fares are on the Onomichi City page on routes and fares (Japanese).
Some boats between Onomichi and Setoda (Ikuchijima) take bicycles. Some boats run only a few times a day, so check beforehand. Onomichi City explains this on its Shimanami Kaido cycling page (Japanese).
If you want to ride without luggage, you can send bags to your destination for the day. Shimanami Japan lists two services: “Hands-free cycling” (手ぶらサイクリング) by Sagawa Express and “Shimanami Tebura Bin” (しまなみ手ぶら便), based in Onomichi.
To reach the Tobishima Kaido by car, cross the Akinada Bridge from the Honshu side. Dive! Hiroshima says the main shop is about 35 minutes by car from central Kure. By train and bus, go from Hiroshima Station by JR to Hiro Station, then take the Kure City bus (Hiro-Kawajiri line) to Kawajiri. For the main shop, take a bus from Hiroshima Station to Mitsunose, then change to the island bus (both per Dive! Hiroshima).
13. Can I stay in Onomichi and ride on two days?
Depends on the provider
If you split the Shimanami Kaido over two days, you can stay in Onomichi. One example is HOTEL CYCLE, about 5 minutes on foot from JR Onomichi Station. It offers a rental bike for guests only (according to Rakuten Travel).
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If you stay on the Kure City side of the Tobishima Kaido, you can search inns in Kure City on Rakuten Travel (Ad, Japanese).
14. Is there a guided tour?
Depends on the provider
If you are unsure of the route, you can join a local tour. A list of tours and activities in Hiroshima Prefecture is on VELTRA, which also has an English site. The link below goes to the Japanese page.
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On the Tobishima Kaido, Dive! Hiroshima runs a guided cycling tour that meets at Kajigahama. Its tour page (Japanese) lists ¥7,000 per person for 3 hours (¥1,000 for each extra hour), 2 to 10 people, fourth grade of elementary school or older (148 cm or taller). The start time is arranged with the organizer.
15. How do I choose?
Depends on the provider
- First time, one-way, or a battery-assisted bike: start at Onomichi Station on the Shimanami Kaido. You can return the bike to another terminal.
- A quiet coast road at a gentle pace: choose the Tobishima Kaido. You must reserve, and pick-up ends at 14:00.
- Coming by car and returning to the same place: use the free parking at Mukaishima or Setoda on the Shimanami Kaido, or the 50 spaces at the Kajigahama main shop.
Common questions
Can I rent on the Shimanami Kaido without a reservation? Bikes are set aside for same-day customers on a first-come basis. Battery-assisted bikes run out early, and on long holidays they can be gone by about 10:00. Reserve if you travel on a holiday or want a battery-assisted bike.
Can I rent on the Tobishima Kaido on the day? The shop accepts reservations up to 3 days before. Because no staff are on site all day, walk-in rental is not possible.
Can I borrow a helmet? Shimanami Japan lends helmets free to its customers. At Tobishima (Kajigahama), a helmet is included in the price, and riders of any age are asked to wear it.
Next steps
- Book on the English booking page for the Shimanami Kaido, or on each shop’s form for the Tobishima Kaido.
- If you also ride on the Ehime side, read Shimanami Kaido Rental Bikes on the Ehime Side.
- For a short ride in the city, see Bike Share in Hiroshima.
Sources (checked October 2026)
10 pages we checked
- Shimanami Japan: About the rental bikes (Japanese)
- Shimanami Japan: Terminal information (Japanese)
- Shimanami Japan: FAQ (Japanese)
- JB Honshi Expressway: Shimanami Cycling Free (Japanese)
- Hiroshima Prefecture: extension of Shimanami Cycling Free (Japanese)
- Onomichi City: Routes and fares of the small ferries (Japanese)
- Onomichi City: Shimanami Kaido cycling (Japanese)
- Kajigahama: Tobishima Kaido rental cycles (Japanese)
- Dive! Hiroshima: Akinada Tobishima Kaido cycling (Japanese)
- Dive! Hiroshima: Guided cycling tour (Japanese)
