[2025 Onomichi Attraction] Travel Guide for Tatara Bridge (Updated May)

Tatara Bridge is a bridge that connects Ikuchijima (Hiroshima Prefecture) and Omishima (Ehime Prefecture) on the Shimanami Kaido. It is one of the most popular bridges on the Shimanami Kaido. There is a sign indicating the prefectural border on the bridge, which is a great photo spot! There is also a sign that says "Tatara Nakiryu" under the main tower, and if you hit it with a drumstick, the sound will reverberate into the sky, creating a mysterious experience. Access: Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture #Shimanami Kaido #Omishima #Ikuchijima #Remote Island Tourism

The Shimanami Kaido, spanning a total length of 70 kilometers, is a paradise for cycling enthusiasts. A series of bridges connect the islands scattered across the Seto Inland Sea. The scenery along the way is picturesque and breathtaking... I chose to take a bus from Imabari to Ikuchijima and stay for three nights. I leisurely explored the most scenic part of the route - Ikuchijima to Omishima. Coincidentally, it was cherry blossom season, adding an extra touch of romance!

#Spring0yenTrip Cycling on the Shimanami Kaido was one of the most memorable parts of the trip. The route connects the floating islands with bridges, and it feels like you're riding over the sea while feeling the breeze. Every bridge has a well-maintained bicycle path, so even beginners can ride safely. Along the way, we took a leisurely ride along the seaside road and passed through small villages, and the changes in scenery were fun and never got boring. One of the things I enjoyed was stopping at roadside stations and cafes to take a break and enjoy some juice made with local citrus fruits. When I rode on a sunny day, the blue of the sky and sea seemed to burn into my eyes, and it was a really pleasant time. It was a cycling experience that left me feeling a little tired, but more than that, it left me feeling lighter in my heart.

📍Tatatara Bridge Tatatara Bridge, with a central span of 890 meters, was the world's longest cable-stayed bridge at the time of its completion. Various aesthetic considerations were made for the tower, girders, and piers, pursuing a refined beauty. It is twinned with the Normandy Bridge in France, which was the world's second-longest cable-stayed bridge at the time (with a central span of 856 meters). 📍Tatatara Observatory Located within the 'Tatatara Shimanami Park' in Imabari City's Kamiura Town, Iguchi. Situated at the foot of Tatatara Bridge, which connects Omishima Island to Ikuchi Island in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, it offers a panoramic view of the beautiful bridge spanning over the Seto Inland Sea. It is also known as a famous cherry blossom spot in spring. 📍Tatatara Shimanami Park Tatatara Shimanami Park, located at the foot of the world's longest (at the time of construction) cable-stayed bridge 'Tatatara Bridge,' is packed with attractions such as a specialty product center, the Yume Misaki restaurant, a direct sales market called Fureai Yatai City, the Bell of Happiness, and rental bicycles.

#0yentravelJanuary2025 I went cycling around the Seto Inland Sea on a rental bicycle that was at a sort of information center on Ikuchijima If you ride along the Seto Inland Sea along the island, you can see lemon fields and art on the beach Then, if you continue along the Shimanami Kaido, you will come to a bridge that connects to Ehime Prefecture! Crossing this bridge will take you to Omishima It's exciting to cycle across prefectures I was strangely not that tired as I pedaled while looking at the calm Seto Inland Sea I felt great to be able to cycle along the Shimanami Kaido, which I had always wanted to do! —————————————————— 📍"Tatara Bridge" ※There are several places on Ikuchijima where you can rent bicycles #ShimanamiKaido #Ikuchijima