Motorcycle (125cc or less), bicycle and pedestrian path

The Nishi-Seto Expressway connecting Onomichi and Imabari (nicknamed the "Setouchi Shimanami Kaido") is a 60 km long motorway. Its bridge sections feature dedicated paths for motorcycles (125cc or less), bicycles, and pedestrians.
This allows these users to cross the bridges, making the route ideal for daily commuting, or leisure cycling and so on. It is even possible to travel the entire route from Onomichi to Imabari using the dedicated paths.
Experience the unique charms of the Shimanami Kaido via these dedicated paths.

【Innoshima bridge】

Innoshima bridge

The Innoshima Bridge has a double-deck structure, with the path for motorcycles (125cc or less), bicycles, and pedestrians located inside the bridge girder.

【Ikuchi, Tatara, and Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridges】

Ikuchi, Tatara, and Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridges
Mortorcycle (125cc or less), Bicycle and pedestrian path

On the Ikuchi, Tatara, and Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridges, the bicycle and pedestrian paths are located alongside the southbound motorway (toward Imabari), while the motorcycle (125cc or less) paths run alongside the northbound motorway (toward Onomichi).

【Ohmishima and Hakata-Ohshima Bridges】

Ohmishima and Hakata-Ohshima Bridges
Motorcycle (125cc or less), bicycle and pedestrian path

For the Ohmishima and Hakata-Ohshima Bridges, the motorcycle (125cc or less), bicycle and pedestrian paths all run alongside the northbound motorway (toward Onomichi)

＜Accessing the motorcycle (125cc or less), bicycle and pedestrian path＞

The entrance to the path for motorcycles (125cc or less), bicycles, and pedestrians is separate from the expressway entrance. Please be careful not to enter the expressway by mistake.

* Click here for the entrance to the motorcycle (125cc or less), bicycle, and pedestrian path.
* Click herefor detailed routes of the bicycle and pedestrian path.

＜Caution!＞
Motorcycles (125cc or less), bicycles and pedestrians are not allowed to enter from Mukaishima IC (expressway entrance).

Cyclists, please follow the Blue Lines!

＜Please follow traffic rules and manners＞

- Bicycles are considered vehicles. Please keep to the left of the road in single file.
- Speeding is dangerous!
- Be sure to stop and check your surroundings in places with limited visibility.
- In bridge sections where motorcycles (125cc or less) and bicycles use the same space (Innoshima, Ohmishima, and Hakata-Ohshima Bridges), keep to the left of the road in single file and observe the legal speed limit.
- In bridge sections where bicycles and pedestrians share the same path (Ikuchi, Tatara, Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridges), pedestrians have the right of way.
- All pedestrians must be cautious of bicycles on the bridge.
- Use caution, as strong winds can be expected in strait areas.
- Please help SHARE THE ROAD (Road of compassion). For more details, click here.

* Shin-Onomichi Bridge does not have a dedicated path for motorcycles (125cc or less), bicycles and pedestrians. Instead, please use the Tosen ferry. The footway on Onomichi Bridge（National Route 317）that runs parallel to the Shin-Onomichi Bridge is narrow and dangerous.

＜About Using Tandem Bicycles＞

- When riding, be cautious of pedestrians and other cyclists; slow down around curves with limited visibility.
- Traveling on Ikuchi, Tatara and Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridges with tandem bicycles longer than 2.5m may face difficulties turning.
- Tandem bicycles cannot be used on the pedestrian and bicycle elevator located on the Umashima Route of the Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridges due to the elevator's specifications.

Tandem Bicycles

＜About Using Specified Small Motorized Bicycles (Electric Kickboards)＞

- Please use the bicycle and pedestrian path. (You are not allowed to use the motorway and motorcycle (125cc or less) path.)
- This is not applicable to the “Bridge toll for bicycles,” so please pay the toll.
- The new rules* for the specified small motorized bicycles (electric kickboards) took effect on July 1,2023.

* For more details, please refer to National Police Agency of Japan website

Specified small-displacement motorized bicycles(electric scooters)

＜About Using Mini cars (125cc or less)＞

- Except for the Ohmishima and Hakata-Ohshima Bridges, which have wide paths, passage is restricted by traffic signs under the Road Traffic Act, therefore you will be unable to pass.
* Vehicles with a wide body may not be able to pass through the Ohmishima and the Hakata-Ohshima Bridges.
- These traffic regulations are set by the Public Safety Commission (under the jurisdiction of the local police). For more information, please contact the Onomichi Police Station (Hiroshima Prefectural Police) or the Imabari Police Station (Ehime Prefectural Police).
- The toll is the same as for motorcycles (125cc or less).

Mini cars (50cc or less)

＜About Using Three-wheeled Vehicles (125cc or less)＞

- Motorcycles with an engine displacement of 125cc or less are permitted to pass.
Except for the Ohmishima and Hakata-Ohshima Bridges, trikes and other three-wheeled vehicles cannot pass through these sections due to traffic signs and Road Traffic Act regulations.
* Vehicles with a wide body may not be able to pass through the Ohmishima and the Hakata-Ohshima Bridges.
- These traffic regulations are set by the Public Safety Commission (under the jurisdiction of the local police). For more information, please contact the Onomichi Police Station (Hiroshima Prefectural Police) or the Imabari Police Station (Ehime Prefectural Police).
- The toll is the same as for motorcycles (125cc or less).

Three-wheeled Vehicles (125cc or less)

light vehicles, etc. (bicycles, electric kickboards, motorcycles (125cc or less) etc...)
(Unit: yen)

Innoshima Bridge	Ikuchi Bridge	Tatara Bridge	Ohmishima Bridge	Hakata-Ohshima Bridge	Kurushima Kaikyo Bridges
50	50	100	50	50	200

* Bridge toll for bicycles is free until March 31, 2028.
* Access is free to pedestrians.
* Specified small motorized bicycles (electric kickboards) are not free to use, so please pay the toll.

Motorcycle (125cc or less) tickets as well as value book of tickets are available.

Motorcycle (125cc or less) Tickets
- Ticket sales offices
- Senkoji Temple Ropeway Entrance
- Onomichi Station Tourist Information Office (within JR Onomichi Station)
- Setoda Tourist Information Center
- Sunrise Itoyama
- Nishi-Seto Expressway toll gates
- Ticket price

500 yen (10 pack of 50 yen tickets)
500 yen when using from Innoshima Bridge to Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridges. These tickets can be used for any section, so you don't have to carry loose change with you.

- Types of vehicles

Motorcycles (125cc or less), light vehicles

- Applicable period

From the date of sale to the day of expiration of toll charge collection

- Notice

2 tickets required for 100 yen sections and 4 tickets required for 200 yen sections.
Book of toll tickets.( Sales of commuter passes have been discontinued as of Friday, July 18, 2014.)

- Ticket sales offices

Nishi-Seto Expressway toll gates

- Ticket price

Per the schedule below

Types	Vehicle classification	11 tickets	50 tickets
(Tickets used for 50 yen sections) Innoshima Bridge, Ikuchi Bridge, Ohmishima Bridge, Hakata-Ohshima Bridge	Light vehicles, etc.	500 yen	2,000 yen
(Tickets used for 100 yen sections) Tatara Bridge, Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridges (Note)	Light vehicles, etc.	1,000 yen	4,000 yen

Note: Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridges require 2 tickets for 100 yen sections.

- Applicable period: From the date of sale to the day of expiration of toll charge collection
- Notice: Cannot be used for traveling beyond these sections or by vehicle classifications noted on the ticket.

The following site provides helpful information so that more people can enjoy cycling on the Shimanami Kaido.