ONOMICHI U2 opened in 2014 after renovating a building that was once used as a shipping warehouse. Based on the concept of "a small town within a town," it is a unique facility that combines a hotel, restaurant, cafe, bakery, select shop, and professional bicycle shop. Located in Onomichi, the starting point of the Shimanami Kaido, it is also known as a mecca for cyclists, and its representative attraction is the "HOTEL CYCLE" where you can stay with your bicycle.

The facility is equipped with a variety of attractive stores, including a restaurant that serves dishes made with fresh ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea, a bakery that is popular for its freshly baked bread, and a shop with local specialties and stylish miscellaneous goods. Not only cyclists but also general tourists can enjoy eating and looking for souvenirs. The location facing the sea has an open feeling, and you can spend a relaxing time watching the ships passing through the Onomichi Channel.

The space, which combines the retro atmosphere typical of Onomichi with modern design, is enjoyable even just to stroll around. Bicycles are available for rental, so you can come empty-handed and enjoy cycling. It's not only a great rest spot for sightseeing in Onomichi, but also a great base for exploring the charms of Onomichi by staying overnight.

[Hidden gem information]
The coin showers inside the ONOMICHI U2 facility are convenient facilities that you can use after working up a sweat while cycling (fee required). In addition, the SHIMA SHOP select shop inside the building is lined with carefully selected items by local creators from Onomichi and the Setouchi region. Although it is not well known, there is a lounge on the second floor exclusively for guests, a hidden rest spot where you can have the view of the Onomichi Strait all to yourself.