We Are Tomodachi Spring 2018

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23CyclingThe Seto Inland Sea is a virtual utopia for cyclists. One of cyclists’ many touring options is the 70-kilometer (43-mile) Shimanami Kaido highway linking the city of Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture and the city of Imabari in Ehime Prefecture. With a route linking islands directly above the waters of the sea, it features special lanes for cyclists and pedestrians and can be enjoyed by everyone from beginning cyclists to seasoned athletes. One-way bicycle rentals are also possible. Visitors can cross the bridges between islands, basking in the mild climate of the Seto Inland Sea while being invigorated by the feeling of flying above the sea waters. A trip only cyclists can experience, permeated by the gentle daily rhythms of the islands, awaits tourists.Kobe CityHiroshima CityNiihama CityOnomichi-Imabari route(Shimanami Kaido highway)Kobe-Naruto route (Akashi Kaikyo Bridge,Onaruto Bridge)Kojima-Sakaide route (Great Seto Bridge)Main phototaken from here