[2025 Imabari Attraction] Travel Guide for Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge (Updated May)

Today's photo spot is 🌊Seto Inland Sea is located in the inland sea between Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu in Japan. It is famous for its calm sea, dotted islands and beautiful natural scenery. There is also a great cycling route - Shimanami Kaido, connecting Hiroshima Prefecture and Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. The Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. Climb from the second largest bridge in Laijima Strait to the Turtle Mountain Observation Deck This route is one of the highlights of the Shimami Seaway, with crazy beautiful scenery and the relaxing atmosphere of the Seto Inland Sea: 1. The second largest bridge in Lai Island Strait - At the start, we stepped onto the second largest bridge in the Island Strait, which is over 1.6 kilometers long and is one of the few cross-sea bridges in the world that can be crossed by bicycle. - Looking out from the bridge, you can see the blue waters of the Seto Inland Sea, the boats passing by, and the nearby islands. 2. Coastal section of Oshima (Ohshima) - After crossing the bridge you will enter the Big Island, where the coastal bike path is flat and comfortable, flanked by fishing villages and citrus fields, full of countryside. - Halfway through the rest stop "Sunset Beach", you can stop for a cup of coffee, see the sea view, chill! 3. Kameyama Lookout - The last section is the slope up Turtle Mountain, although a little steep, but definitely worth it after the summit! - The Kusan Observation Deck offers a 360-degree view of the Seto Inland Sea, especially at sunset, the whole sea is shining with golden light, and you can also see the panoramic view of the Toshima Strait Bridge. 💡Tips - Bicycles can be rented from Taito or Imabari, and some car shops even support return of bicycles in other places, which is super convenient! - It is recommended to ride in the early morning or dusk to avoid the scorching sun and watch the sunrise/sunset. - There are supply stations and Cafés along the way, so be sure to try the local citrus juices and seafood snacks! If you like cycling and seeing stunning sea views, the Seto Inland Sea's "Shimami Seaway" is definitely a must-see in your life! 🚴♂️🌊

The Kurushima Strait located in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, has long been known as "One comes to the island, two to Naruto, and three to Shimonoseki Seto (closed)". Together with the Naruto Strait and Kanmon Strait, it is also known as Japan's three Big rapids. The "Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge" is the largest bridge on the Shimanami Kaido that runs from Hiroshima to Ehime. With a total length of about 4 kilometers, it is the world's first three-link suspension bridge. The sightseeing boat will pass under this bridge. The second and third bridges of the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge are 184 meters high from the sea, making it easy for even large ships to pass. #2024Travel Review

#FuriTabi #EhimeTrip #ImabariCity #KurushimaKaikyoSA #PhotoSpot A great place to overlook the KurushimaKaikyo Bridge🌟 A service area where you can relax and enjoy the view of the sea and bridge🩵 There are also many photo spots📷 It was a very clean and beautiful place. There is a wide variety of souvenirs, so you can enjoy shopping. The soft serve ice cream🍦 looked delicious. ☑️3-9-68 Ohama-cho, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture 794-0002 ☑️8:00-21:00 or 7:00-21:00

I had lunch while looking at the Kurushima Strait between Imabari in Ehime Prefecture and Oshima Island in the Seto Inland Sea 🙌 The restaurant is called "Kaze no Restaurant" and part of the restaurant has an ocean view, so the view was amazing! Not only was the style great, but the food was also great ✨ Pasta and meat dishes were available for under 2000 yen, and the taste was very authentic and really delicious ☺️ I didn't know when lunch would be served, so I couldn't make a reservation, but I was able to wait about 15 minutes and get in! If you know when you'll be coming, I recommend making a reservation in advance 👌 However, since the restaurant is inside the cycling terminal, you can kill time by looking at the view outside or buying souvenirs while you wait! It was a wonderful restaurant with an open atmosphere that was perfect for a trip to the Seto Inland Sea! If you are planning to go to the Seto Inland Sea, please check it out 👀 📍Kaze no Restaurant 2-8-1 Sabacho, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, 794-0001 Thank you for reading to the end 🙆‍♀️ I plan to post information on domestic and international travel and recommended spots, so please follow and like if you like! #DomesticTravel #SetoInlandSea #Kaze no Restaurant #KurushimaStrait #SetoInlandSeaTourism