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What we packed: Big hard case luggage for non-cycling clothes, shopping and brompton bags Two hard case bike carriers containing two foldable bikes 1 backpack each (with helmet strapped to backpack) Access: We flew in to Fukuoka international airport, took the shuttle bus to domestic terminal and got on the train to Hakata (total about 15-20 min) where we deposited our hard case luggage and bike cases with the hotel and made our way to Onomichi station with only our bikes, brompton bags and backpacks. There is also a direct bus from the international airport to Hakata station and we took that when going back home. For the train ride to Onomichi, we used the JR setouchi pass which we purchased from JTB in Singapore at 17,000 yen per pax. The pass is good for unlimited rides on UNRESERVED SEATS on all JR trains (including Nozomi Shinkansen) in the marked region for 5 consecutive days. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_setouchi.html Useful website:   http://www.hyperdia.com/en/ Bi...

Onomichi We stayed at Hotel Cycle located in U2 building, about 600m from the station, which looks like a refurbished warehouse. They did an excellent job making the interior very modern and hip. The facade Kog Bar Restaurant Although the toilet in our room had no heating, there was a huge bathtub which we enjoyed using. Toilet seat is also heated so no issue. Bath tub big enough for two medium-sized adults There is a hook for a bike but we didn't use it The hotel provided complimentary welcome drinks at the bar (including alcoholic drinks) and breakfast. There was an excellent variety of breads for breakfast which I love. Perfectly-done eggs It's cute how they mix English and Japanese From the hotel, it’s a short ride to the ferry point opposite the train station, the start point of the shimanami kaido. Cost: 36,000 yen per night for two pax including breakfast Website:  https://www.onomichi-u2.com/en/ Hakatajima We booked a small family-run ryokan Seto Ryokan in Hakatajima, a...