E-Bike Cycle Tours
A memorable trip to experience on the beautiful islands of the Seto Inland Sea.
The idyllic islands of the Tobishima Kaido are blessed with breathtaking scenery that shifts from season to season. There are so many things for you to discover on each of these incredible islands.
The E-Bikes (electronically assisted bicycles) let you climb hills with ease, allowing you to take in the sights and sounds around you – aspects that you tend to miss if you travel by car.
The guide will introduce you to some stunning locations and tell you about the history, legends and stories that will bring each island to life. The guide will also ensure you experience a safe and comfortable ride throughout.
Why pottering?
In Japan, the term “pottering” has taken on a new meaning.
The popular definition of the term is “to take a leisurely excursion on a bicycle”. Our guided cycling tours fit perfectly with this concept. Our tours offer you the opportunity to relax and take in the beauty of the Tobishima Kaido at a leisurely pace.
THE
Tobishima Kaido
とびしま海道
Seven Enchanting Islands Floating in the Seto Inland Sea
The islands of the Tobishima Kaido are thought to resemble steppingstones and connect to the mainland via a series of impressive bridges.
The region is famous for its citrus groves and its historic trading ports. These harbors along the Tobishima Kaido flourished during the Edo period (1604-1868) being perfectly placed to attract the Kitamaebune trading ships that sailed between Hokkaido and Osaka.
As well as its breathtaking scenery and warm climate, the Tobishima Kaido is blessed quiet roads – perfect for cyclists.
The E-bike
The E-Bike allows the rider to conserve energy while tackling inclines and long distances.
E-Bikes are both comfortable and easy to operate.
Tour Prices
Duration: 3 Hours
Price: 12,000 JPY per person* Includes interpreter costs.
*This price includes bike rental fees and guide fees.
*Food and drink consumed during the tour and entrance fees are not included.
*If requested, the tour can be extended for a charge of 1,000 JPY for each additional hour.
*Depending on the content, we will estimate the planning fee separately.
Group size: 2 to ９ people per tour.
Payment Method: Cash payment in JPY on the day of the tour.
"Tour A"
Everything here looks like a Japanese garden! Experience Shimo-Kamagari’s history and hospitality.
"Shimo-Kamagari Island"
In the distant past, Shimo-Kamagari prospered as an important port and many foreign and domestic dignitaries spent time on the island.
This spirit of hospitality is still present in modern-day Shimo-Kamagari.
This tour will show you the island’s beautiful scenic spots and offer you the chance to cycle over cobblestone roads in the island’s historic quarter.
Duration: 3 hours.
Price: 12,000 JPY per person.
"Tour B"
Enjoy the nature and history of this ancient island.
"Kami-Kamagari Island"
Kami-Kamagari Island is the largest of the Tobishima Kaido islands and the source of many local legends. Archeological artifacts including a burial mound show how people have inhabited this island for over a thousand years.
The island’s dynamic landscape is perfect for cycling and we will guide you along some magical back roads off the beaten track.
Duration: 3 hours.
Price: 12,000 JPY per person.
"Tour C"
Cycle past photogenic citrus groves and explore a unique fishing village.
"Toyoshima island & Osaki Shimojima island"
This tour will take you around a traditional fishing village and up to the terraced citrus groves on Osaki Shimojima. The view of the Seto Inland Sea from the steep terraced fields will take your breath away.
In the second half of the tour, you will get off your bike and walk around the maze-like fishing village on Toyoshima Island. You will feel like you have stepped onto a movie set or entered a theme park. No doubt you will meet some of the friendly locals as you stroll around.
Duration: 3 hours.
Price: 12,000 JPY per person.
"Tour D"
Visit historical ports and cross the prefectural boundary between Hiroshima and Ehime.
"Osaki Shimojima island & Okamurajima island"
This tour will take you from Osaki Shimojima in Hiroshima Prefecture to Okamurajima Island in Ehime Prefecture. After cycling around Okamurajima Island, the tour will head back across to Osaki Shimojima and its historical harbor town of Mitarai.
Mitarai was once a busy harbor where ships would drop anchor to wait for favorable tides and winds. The entire town is a historical preservation district with buildings and architecture that stretches back to the Edo period.
Duration: 3 hours.
Price: 12,000 JPY per person.
Original Tour
Unlike the previous fixed courses, the Original Tour is tailor-made to your requests. We can adjust the tour contents, distance, pace and duration to match the needs of all participants. We can make suggestions about the tour content after listening to your requests (for example, focusing the tour on island scenery, island cuisine, temples, hill climbs and so on).
This is ideal for families with children or for people who want something more adventurous than the fixed courses.
*If it exceeds 3 hours, it will be an additional 1,000 yen per hour
Depending on the content, we will estimate the planning fee separately.
Duration: 3-8 hours.
Price: 12,000 JPY - per person.
ACCESS
Only 90 min from Hiroshima
Trains and buses are convenient.
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Visit Hiroshima Tourist Pass
A great value travel pass for easy and convenient travel.
We are Pottering Cycle Tours
髙島 俊思
Shunji Takashima
Lives on Shimo-kamagari Island.
Involved in activities to revitalize the region.
Kick-started cycle tourism on the Tobishima Kaido.
斉藤 孝穂
Takao Saito
Lives in Mitarai on Osaki-Shimojima Island.
With his years of experience planning and managing more than 200 cycling events both large and small, Takao is the best person to show you the joys of cycling on the Tobishima Kaido.
石川 仁
Hitoshi Ishikawa
Lives on Kami-Kamagari Island.
He is an excellent and reliable mechanic.
You can count on him to choose the best rental bike that fits your needs.
Contact us
Pottering Cycling Guided Tour
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NPO Company Setouchi Cycle Media
