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The Shimanami Kaido, Japan The Shimanami Kaido Hiroshima, Japan Remove
In October22°C8 rainy days
Flying time11h 45mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stayTwo days, plus a night in Onomichi
Best forAdventure seekers · Couples · Solo travellers
The feel of itSea-bright, easy, quietly joyful
Where people stayOnomichior Setoda, Ikuchijima
Getting aroundManageable without a car
Money and languageJPYJapanese
AccommodationModerate

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