Digital Stamp Rally Shimahime Ride is an
event which is jointly held by Ehime Prefecture,
Matsuyama City, Imabari City, Saijo City,
and Kamijima Town in which participants
collect stamps and participate in a photo
contest while cycling.
This is an event that anyone can enjoy! Please check the information below and join in the fun!
<Download SpotTour>
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Read the QR code with your smartphone.
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Download the SpotTour application.
<How to use SpotTour >
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Open the SpotTour app and tap the search window in the upper right of the screen.
The tour codes are as follows:
- The Shimanami/Yumeshima area
- 06711
- The Imabari/Matsuyama area
- 18243
- The Imabari/Saijo area
- 13174
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You can join by selecting the Shimahime Ride tour.
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The list of sightseeing facilities registered as Rally spots are shown on the screen. You can get a stamp by tapping the spot you visit and reading the dedicated QR code displayed at the reception counters, etc., of the facility using the Scan QR Code button in the upper right of the screen!
- *The QR code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Incorporated.
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Please click the Perk button on the tour screen of SpotTour, answer the questionnaire, fill out the entry form, and submit them.
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Winners will be notified when the gift is shipped.
Download the SpotTour app and join the Shimahime Ride tour!
Please search a tour by using the tour codes below.
Shimanami/Yumeshima area 06711
/ Imabari/Matsuyama area 18243
/ Imabari/Saijo area 13174
Original digital novelty stickers
exclusively for Digital
Stamp Rally participants
are available at each spot!
Each area’s content differs, so explore the
three areas and try to collect them all!
- *If you want a sticker, please let the staff at the spot know.
Deadline for entry: March 15, 2026
- Those who meet the following conditions will receive a prize!!
- 1) Those who joined the Stamp Rally in 1 area and collected 5 stamps or more in total
→ Select a gift from Rank C - 2) Those who joined the Stamp Rally in 2 areas and collected 20 stamps or more in total
→ Select a gift from the Rank B - 3) Those who joined the Stamp Rally in 2 areas or more and collected 40 stamps or more in total
→ Select a gift from the Rank A - *Please note that we may not be able to offer the gift you selected.
- *Please note that gifts are subject to change.
- 1) Those who joined the Stamp Rally in 1 area and collected 5 stamps or more in total
- To enter the draw for a gift, please complete and submit the entry form that is displayed when you finish answering the questionnaire in the SpotTour app.
- Personal information you enter will only be used to send a gift and contact you.
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Kinu no Aji Iyo Beef
★ Sirloin for Yakiniku, 700g ★ (Frozen) -
Hamada Farm Premium
Fresh Benimadonna Orange Juice
720ml One Bottle
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Iyo Beef from Imabari, Ehime
Kinu no Aji Black Wagyu
Sendaka Pork
★ Yakiniku Set★
800g -
Tanimoto Kamabokoten Co., Ltd.
Fish and Vegetable Cutlets (12 pieces)
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Premium Hot Spring Bath Powder
Dogo Bath
swecco. Co. Ltd.
Dogo Bath Gift Set
9 Packs -
Maruei towel
Idezora Natural Time
Pile Bath Towel -
Shuto Maru Co., Ltd.
Mikan sweets selection
Jelly and Juice
Baumkuchen
Ehime Marmalade -
TABIRIN Original
Mobile Battery Bag
Full of tourism information
for the Greater Shimanami Ehime area!!
Entry Deadline: 15/03/2026
Ehime Prefecture`s four cities (Matsuyama City, Imabari City, Saijo City, Kamijima Town) are organising a photo contest whose theme focuses on the “Shimahime Ride”.
Please submit any photos you took while cycling which have beautiful nature, scenery, or memories with your friends.
Photo Contest Overview
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Entry Theme
- The theme is “Scenery I encountered on the Shimahime Ride”. Please submit photos you took while cycling through any of the 4 cities (Matsuyama City, Imabari City, Saijo City and Kamijima Town) that are participating in the Digital Stamp Rally Shimahime Ride.
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Entry Deadline/Requirements/Conditions
- - Only non-published photos taken by the submitted person are accepted.
- - Photos which can be clearly recognised as to have been taken whilst cycling (e.g containing the bicycle, helmet, etc.).
- ・Entry Deadline: 15/03/2026
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Submission Steps
- [STEP1] Follow CYCLING EHIME`s Instagram account (@cycling_ehime)
- [STEP2] On your Instagram account ① post your photo with the hashtag “#しまひめフォトコン2025” (#ShimahimePhotoContest2025) and ② write where the photo was taken and the date.
- [STEP3] Tag “＠cycling_ehime” on your post
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Judging Metrics
- Content that will be judged includes relevance to the theme, creativity, and how well the photo shows off the beauty and joy of cycling.
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Results Announcement
- The results will be announced on the Shimahime Ride homepage at the end of March 2026.
Prizes
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1st Place
Ehime Prefecture Kinu no Aji Beef
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2nd Place
Mobile Battery Bag
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3rd Place
Imabari Towel
● Prize contents are subject to change
Find out more here
- Imabari City, home to the Shimanami Kaido, a mecca for cyclists
- Kamijima Town, connected by Yumeshima Kaido with the slow pace of islands.
- Saijo City, home to Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest mountain in Western Japan
- Matsuyama City, home to Dogo Onsen, the oldest hot spring area in Japan
Together, they make up the Greater Shimanami Ehime area.
