HOTEL CYCLE – ONOMICHI U2

A Warehouse Stay at the End of the Ride

We stayed at HOTEL CYCLE inside ONOMICHI U2 after cycling the Shimanami Kaido from Imabari. We had stopped at WAKKA on Omishima along the way, then finished our ride in Onomichi. By the time we arrived, somewhere comfortable to rest—and something good to eat—felt very well earned.

The renovated warehouse is massive, with places to eat, drink, shop and relax all under one roof. It made a memorable finish to the ride, but we would also consider it as a base for exploring Onomichi without a bike.

Stay at Hotel Cycle

A bike-friendly warehouse stay at HOTEL CYCLE within ONOMICHI U2, with room for your bicycle, fresh bread plus cafés and shops just outside your door.

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The waterfront terrace, just beyond the warehouse’s glass doors.

Our HOTEL CYCLE card, with the hotel’s distinctive lettering.

Bikes by the waterfront with the shipyard across the Onomichi Channel.

Where We Stayed — Standard Twin Room

We stayed in a Standard Twin Room. Our room was on the first floor and felt spacious compared with the hotel we had stayed at in Imabari. There was even room to hang a bicycle inside. After traveling with only our overnight essentials, having space to spread out and settle in was welcome.

The bike storage is part of what makes the hotel distinctive: the room feels designed around the journey you are taking. Room sizes and layouts vary by category, so compare the room descriptions when booking rather than assuming every room will be the same as ours.

Guest-room walkways inside the two-level warehouse.

A Small Town Under One Roof

What stood out was how the hotel’s shared spaces connected with the rest of U2. Rather than feeling tucked away in a separate building, we could walk through the warehouse, browse the shops, find somewhere to sit and stop for coffee. On a rainy day, it would be easy to spend a good part of the day inside.

There is a restaurant, bar, café, bakery, souvenir and lifestyle shopping and a GIANT bike store within the complex. The hotel is one part of that larger space, which gives the stay a different atmosphere from a conventional hotel lobby. We liked having so much just outside our room.

Tableware, textiles and gifts in U2’s lifestyle shop.

Kohei Nawa’s Molecular Cycle sculpture inside ONOMICHI U2.

Shops, cafés and the GIANT store share the renovated warehouse.

Practical Comforts for Cyclists

The bike repair station, free coffee machine and laundry room were the sort of practical details we appreciated after the ride. Being able to take care of a bicycle, wash cycling clothes and pause for a coffee in the same building makes the stay especially convenient for a cycling trip.

The hotel also lists bicycle receiving and shipping services, luggage forwarding and guest bicycle rentals. Arrange these directly in advance, including any charges and timing. HOTEL CYCLE’s services, the GIANT store and the public Shimanami rental terminals are separate operations. Check the return arrangements for the bicycle you actually book.

Road bikes on indoor trainers in the hotel’s shared space.

An Easy Base for the Shimanami Kaido

HOTEL CYCLE’s waterfront location makes it a convenient place to start or finish a Shimanami Kaido trip. With JR Onomichi Station and the station-area bicycle rental terminal nearby, it is easy to combine bike pickup or return with a comfortable night at the hotel. We rode from Imabari to Onomichi and loved having somewhere to settle in at the end.

The former Onomichi Port bicycle rental terminal, photographed during our trip.

The public rental terminal moved in October 2025 and is now Onomichi Station Front Rental Cycle, at 1-10 Higashigoshocho. The hotel’s GIANT store and the public rental service are separate, so confirm the pickup and return location for your booking. Current Rental Terminals & Hours ↗

Our Shimanami Kaido Trip

Planning your own ride? Our guides cover bike rentals, the route, overnight stops and what to pack.

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Fresh Bread Just Outside Our Door

Breakfast was right outside our room. Nothing beats rolling out of bed after a long ride and being only a few steps away from freshly baked bread. After all that cycling, our appetites seemed to have no limit.

The warm curry buns and fresh milk were a highlight. The bun was still piping hot and the milk was some of the freshest we had tasted. The food gave us the impression of real care for fresh ingredients and it was a very satisfying way to start our first morning off the bikes.

Check whether breakfast is included in your rate and confirm the current menu and serving hours. The breakfast service and the bakery are separate offerings within U2. Breakfast, Bakery & Dining Information ↗

A generously filled sandwich and fresh milk during our stay.

Stay a Little Longer in Onomichi

We liked finishing the Shimanami Kaido in Onomichi. The waterfront, hillside streets, cafés and temples gave us somewhere to slow down after the cycling. We celebrated with Onomichi ramen, then had the next morning to enjoy the hotel rather than immediately rushing onward.

Onomichi’s hillside streets rise above the railway and waterfront.

Onomichi ramen for our post-ride dinner in town.

A little citrus sunshine in Onomichi with shaved ice at Citrus Stand Orange.

The Temple Walk and Senkoji area are good reasons to leave time beyond the ride itself. If your legs need a break, consider the ropeway rather than another uphill climb. For us, the appeal was having a lively waterfront base with the quieter hillside town still there to explore.

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