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Cycling the Shimanami Kaido: The Ultimate Japan Side-Trip Guide
Stepping away from the standard Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka "Golden Route" reveals a tranquil, authentic side of the country that most visitors miss. Adding an active excursion across the Shimanami Kaidō (しまなみ海道) lets you pedal directly through quiet coastal fishing villages, harbor hamlets, and sunlit citrus groves along the Seto Inland Sea.
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