ABOUT
Shimanami Travel Map
A personally run guide to the Shimanami Kaido that helps you find places through a map and detailed write-ups. It aims to make everything smooth, from planning before your trip to finding your way on the ground.
What you can do on this site
We combined a map with in-depth articles so that detours on your trip are even more fun.
Find your way on the map
Filter spots by category and features, and get directions from where you are.
Plenty to read
History, enshrined deities, blessings and photo spots add depth to your trip.
Suggested routes
Easy-to-follow routes for walking and cycling.
Seasonal highlights
Crowd tips and seasonal scenery to make every detour worthwhile.
Changelog
Highlights of the main improvements.
- August 1, 2025Beta launch
Released the main spots first and refined the interface.
- September 5, 2025Map improvements
Added a dark theme and optimized performance.
- September 18, 2025Better route guidance
Added sample itineraries and made spots easier to browse and visit in sequence.
- January 1, 2026Spot content moved to MDX
Moved each spot page to MDX so photos, articles and structured data are managed in one place.
- February 1, 2026Breadcrumbs and structured data
Added breadcrumbs and JSON-LD structured data to every page to help search engines.
- March 1, 2026Many more photos and articles
Fully rewrote several spots with photos, including Senkoji, Tachibana Beach, Imabari Castle and Innoshima Oyama Shrine.
- March 15, 2026Site redesign
Added island-by-island navigation and unified the design of the site map, privacy policy and contact pages.
- October 12, 2026English version
Added English versions of the spot articles, guides, hotel and restaurant pages and the map.
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You can find our privacy policy and contact details here.
Last updated: October 12, 2026