1 2 34 5 69 7 8 1 The Pacific Ocean, as seen from the top of the Shioyasaki lighthouse.2 A tunnel for pedestrians and cyclists at Hattachi beach.3 Sections of the Nanahama Kaido Cycling Road run atop the seawall.4 Visitors can climb to the top of Shioyasaki lighthouse.5 Bentenjima Island at Hattachi beach. Its vermilion torii set against the sea makes for a classic shot of Japanese scenery. A popu-lar spot for catching sunrises, it’s beautiful in the evenings, too. 6 A spiral staircase leads up to the lantern room and observation deck at the Shioyasaki lighthouse.7 The sound of waves and ever- changing views of the sea are one great appeal of cycling the Nanahama Kaido.8 The Sea of Shiome tanks at Aquamarine Fukushima demon-strate the merging of currents. 9 The Nanahama Kaido Cycling Road is a memorable way to enjoy the ocean views, sea breezes, and attractions of Iwaki close up.Sun, Sea, and Skycoast in the city of Iwaki, the Nanahama Kaido runs be-tween Hisanohama at the city’s north end and Nakoso at its south. About a third of the route lies along the top of the seawall built after the 2011 disasters, a recre-ational boon owed to the creative thinking of coastal residents. While seawalls are a necessary defense against storm surges and tsunami, many members of the Hamadori coastal community weren’t willing to set-tle for having their ocean views and access completely blocked. It’s not only fishermen, after all, who enjoy their daily connection to the sea.On a fine-weather day in the Hamadori area of Fukushi-ma Prefecture, when a light breeze teases the air and the sea sparkles in the sun, it’s a perfect time to hit the saddle for a ride along the white-sand beaches of the Iwaki Nanahama Kaido Cycling Road.Extending some 53 kilometers along the Pacific The views atop the seven- or eight-meter-high wall are exceptional, and the smooth road surface and sea breezes add to the joy of the ride. Where the route joins vehicular traffic, thoughtfully placed signs keep cyclists on course. Several cycling stations are set up en route, and there are plenty of inviting places to stop along the way. You can fill out your ride with a swim at the beach, or with visits to any of a number of tourist spots.outcrop rising 73 meters above the sea, is the Shioya-saki lighthouse—one of just 16 left in Japan that can be entered and climbed. A spiral staircase will take you to the lantern room at its top. If your timing is right, the cape is an excellent place to catch the gorgeous red hues of a classic Pacific Ocean sunset.Onahama Port boasts one of the biggest aquariums in the Tohoku region, Aquamarine Fukushima. Here, the marine life and ecosystems of Fukushima are the focus. Its central attraction is the Sea of Shiome, two vast tanks that represent the merging of warm northbound and cold southbound currents off the prefectural coast, and the fish and aquatic plant life that thrive in this spe-cial environment. Five kilometers north of Onahama, on a rocky Pedal along Coastal Routes and Country Byways17Feel the Wind in Your Hair
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