COURSE INTRODUCTION
COURSE 29 Onyujima Island Cycling Course
An Island Journey Beyond the Ferry
Just a seven-minute ferry ride from central Saiki, Onyujima Island is a small island where time moves gently. As you step off the boat, the sea breeze and quiet rhythms of daily life welcome you. Cycling around the island, you’ll find warm hospitality, from cyclist-friendly lunches to hands-on plant-dyeing experiences with locals. The short boat trip itself adds to the charm, offering a relaxing insular journey.
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- Distance to Travel
- 20km
- Average Incline (Climbs)
- 5.2%
- Average Incline (Descents)
- 4.1%
- Elevation Gain (Climbs)
- 188m
- Elevation Gain (Descents)
- 189m
CYCLE MAP
Spot Information
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Cycle Stand
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Air Pump
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Tools
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Restroom
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Drink Supplies
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Information
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Saiki City Tourist Information Center
Your cycling trip to Onyujima Island begins here. Located beside JR Saiki Station, the visitor center offers a strong lineup of of 45 rental bikes, including 30 e-bikes, the largest selection in the region, as well as cross bikes and even wheels for the little ones. The staff provide helpful local tips, making this center the perfect place to prepare before pedaling toward the seaside town. The best spot to start your journey with confidence.
Spot Information
- Address
- 2-6-37 Ekimae, Saiki City
- Phone Number
- +81 972-23-3400
- Hours
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Bike rentals available until 5:30 PM)
- Regular Holiday
- New Year Holidays
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Onyujima Island Ferry
The ferry to Onyujima Island adds excitement to your cycling trip. You can bring your bike onboard, and in about ten minutes the short cruise gently carries you away from the harbor. This is a working ferry too, one the islanders rely on every day. It's a small thing, but sharing the ride with locals makes the journey feel like slipping into the rhythm of the place.
Spot Information
- Address
- 18-2 Kazuraminato, Saiki City
- Phone Number
- +81 972-23-2880
- Hours
- Saiki Port ↔ Onyujima Island (13 ferry services per day)
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Onyujima Shokusai-kan
This is the island’s only lunch spot, an easy place to stop during your cycling trip around Onyujima Island. The menu features set meals made with seafood caught around the island. The reservation-only “*Olle Set” is boasting fluffy fried horse mackerel, Saiki’s local ryūkyū marinated fish, and Onyujima Island oysters all on one plate. With palm trees by the shore and wide ocean views, it’s an ideal place to pause and enjoy the sea. *Olle is a Korean-born trekking trail focused on nature and culture, with Onyujima Island included as one of its routes.
Spot Information
- Address
- 1059-11 Kuboura, Saiki City
- Phone Number
- +81 972-24-8550
- Hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Regular Holiday
- Wed and New Year Holidays
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Umi no Ie Ajimo
The island’s traditional yamamomo juice has a delicate sweetness and a light fizz that refreshes you as you cycle. The plant-dyeing workshop (reservation-only) lets you work alongside the local “Yamamomo Mothers,” offering a warm, experience of the Island life. In the laid-back atmosphere with sea breezes drifting through, even simple chats with locals become cherished travel memories.
Spot Information
- Address
- 860-2 Katagamiura, Saiki City
- Hours
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Regular Holiday
- Weekdays only
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Funakakushi
Park your bike and walk a short path through the forest to reach Funakakushi, a quiet inlet once used to shelter boats from the wind. As you pass through the trees, the view suddenly opens to calm water shimmering softly in the light. Peer into the crystal-clear shallows and you'll spot fish gliding past, nature's own aquarium. It's one of those hidden corners where Onyujima Island reveals its true character, unhurried and unspoiled. *Bicycles are not permitted beyond this point.
Spot Information
- Address
- Katagamiura, Saiki City
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♨️Yayoi no Yu Hot Spring
With indoor baths, open-air baths, and a sauna, a cold plunge, this hot spring gently relaxes your body after a long ride. Beyond the rising steam, mountain ridge lines come into view, while the wind moving through the trees invites a deep, quiet breath. The nearby market offers local specialties and a small eatery, making it an ideal place to unwind and savor the afterglow of your journey.
Spot Information
- Address
- 898-1 Kamiogura, Yayoi, Saiki City
- Phone Number
- +81 972-46-5841
- Hours
- 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Last admission 8:20 PM)
- Regular Holiday
- Second Tuesday of every month
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