Onomichi U2 Hotel

A converted maritime warehouse with a cool, minimalist design sits next to the sea and at the start of the Shimanami Kaido cycle route. This is where cycling meets style.
You don't have to be dressed Lycra to enjoy this hotel, though. It's a vision of pared-back contemporary design, with stylish rooms at one end, a bike shop at the other, and a handful of innovative dining outlets in its open-plan heart. Its design, atmosphere and beautiful waterfront location are hugely appealing.