Top Ehime Prefecture Mountain Bike Tours

Our stage is Shimanami. Shimanami is a magnificent stage where everyone can spend a wonderful time. Enjoy a healthy and wonderful view on your E-bike!

The Kurushima Kaikyō Bridge, the world’s first triple suspension bridge, is one of the highlights of the Shimanami Kaido. As you enjoy cycling smoothly across this magnificent series of bridges on an E-cross bike, you can take in breathtaking views of one of Japan’s three fastest tidal currents flowing below, along with spectacular scenery of the surrounding islands.The tour begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 12:00 PM. It departs from the JR Imabari Station Cycling Terminal and concludes at the JR Imabari Station Cycling Terminal, where the tour ends and participants are dismissed.

Cycle through a river side road of Uchiko's Washi(Japanese handmade paper) heritage. This immersive washi cycling tour connects you with local artisans while you create one-of-a-kind treasures to take home. ◆ Washi Papermaking & Book Binding at a Local Workshop Work alongside skilled craftspeople to create your own handmade washi sheet. Then craft a unique handbound notebook using your paper as the cover—yours alone. ◆ Discover Hidden Origami Vending Machine A quirky vending machine dispensing miniature origami and paper crafts, showcasing how washi culture weaves into everyday life. ◆ Enjoy Kite Museum Explore traditional Japanese kites (tako) intricately crafted from washi paper. Learn how this durable material has been essential to kite-making for centuries. Enjoy scenic cycling through Uchiko's historic streetscapes and traditional architecture between stops. *Local-guided private tour: exclusive to you Enjoy “Real Japan” at a lovely river side town.

One-day course which starts and ends at 'i.i.imabari! cycle station', the cycling terminal opened in 2020 in front of JR Imabari station. Visits Imabari Castle, Hashihama area symbolizing the ship-building town Imabari. Takes a ship to Umashima island. Crosses the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge to Oshima island. Enjoys lunch at a restaurant with a great view of the Seto Inland Sea. ●Meet at 8:30 (Start 8:45) - Imabari Castle - Hashihama 10:10 -- Umashima 10:30 -- Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge -- 12:00 (Lunch) 13:10 - (Photo spots) - Imabari station 14:30 The total distance is about 15 km. A cycling course for beginners and intermediate cyclists. Visits Imabari famous for shipbuilding and towel production, Umashima and Oshima islands. Enjoys traveling in Seto Inland Sea by boat.

Enjoy a real fishing experience with an electric bicycle guided tour departing from and arriving at Imabari, enjoying the spectacular views of the National Cycle Route Shimanami Kaido, interacting with the island's fishermen, and cruising the scenery of the Seto Inland Sea. Enjoy a seafood bowl made with locally caught red sea bream at a local fisherman's hut-style restaurant. A local guide will take you to the return location