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With the freedom to go where you want and see what you want, get on a bike and discover Kyotango!
Bicycles can be hired from local train stations.
There are a range of courses to choose from, so you can enjoy each area's coastline, mountains, and townscape.
Guided tours are available for those who want to learn a little more about local history, culture, and lifestyles! (Reservations required)
Take a ride through the quaint old towns that dot the bay, and get a feel for the area's long history.
See the Shotenkyo sand bar, that separates the bay from the sea, and the oyster farms, which grow fat in the plankton rich waters of Kumihama Bay. Course Distance: About 19km
Time Required: About 3hr45 in total (1hr30 cycling)
(Electric Assist Bicycle)
Real-stream mini
One day – ¥1,500
Standard bicycle
One day – ¥400
Standard Child's Bicycle
Tire size: 24 inches (best for kids 123 cm ~ 145 cm tall)
Comes in 3 pastel colors.
This is a kids bicycle but, the saddle can be adjusted to fit adults.
One day – ¥400
Electric Scooter
Ages 16 and up
Can only be used in Central Kumihama
*Must be used on the road, not the sidewalk*
30 mins - ¥300
Yuhigaura Area
Enjoy Seasonal Desserts & Picture-Perfect Scenery
This course has lots of great photo opportunities including the beach-swing on the stunning Yuhigaura Beach. There are also delicious sweet shops along the way if you want to take a break. Enjoy the shorter ride at your own pace, relax at the beach, and have some tasty treats. Course Distance: About 7km
Time Required: About 2hr30 in total (45min cycling)
See Kotohiki-hama, the 'singing sand' beach, and national natural monument. This 1.8km long beach gets its name from its sand which makes a squeaking noise as you walk on it.
You can also see the popular Hatcho-hama beach. It's emerald blue waters will make you think you've traveled to a tropical resort. Course Distance: About 20km
Time Required: About 3hr in total (1hr30 cycling)
(Electric Assist Bicycle)
Real-stream mini
One day – ¥1,500
e-Bike
(Electric Assist Bicycle)
Jetter
One day – ¥2,000
Mineyama Area
Mineyama & Omiya Area Experience the Food Culture of this Small Town
Mineyama and Omiya have many great shops and restaurants to experience the local flavors of Kyotango. There are a lot of unique cultural sites to visit as well. Course Distance: About 9km
Tango Area Feel the Sea Breeze while Exploring the San’in Kaigan Geopark
Explore the stunning geopark in this out and back route. The coastal scenery in this area is very dramatic in particular the views of Tango Matsushima Course Distance: About 20km
(Electric Assist Bicycle)
Half day – ¥3,000
One day – ¥5,000
Two days – ¥9,000
Bicycles Available for Each Area
In Kumihama
e-Bike
(Electric Assist Bicycle)
Jetter
One day – ¥2,000
e-Bike
(Electric Assist Bicycle)
Real-stream mini
One day – ¥1,500
Standard bicycle
One day – ¥400
Standard Child's Bicycle
Tire size: 24 inches (best for kids 123 cm ~ 145 cm tall)
Comes in 3 pastel colors.
This is a kids bicycle but, the saddle can be adjusted to fit adults.
One day – ¥400
Electric Scooter
Ages 16 and up
Can only be used in Central Kumihama
*Must be used on the road, not the sidewalk*
30 mins - ¥300
Rental Information
Store Name
Kumihama Tourist Information Center
Tourist Info. Desk Inside Kumihama Train Station - 772 Kumihama Town, Kyotango City
Closed
New Year's Period
Open Hours
9:00am – 5:00pm
Phone Number
+81772 72 6070
Fees
Standard Bikes:
1 day / ¥400
Children's standard bikes available
Electric Assist Bikes:
1 day / ¥1,500 (Real Stream mini)/ ¥2,000 (Jetter)
*Must be 144cm or more to ride an electric bike
* For people around 145cm tall the bike's battery will last for about 3.5 hours of assisted riding
Electric Scooters:
30 mins/ ¥300
Payments for electric and standard bikes must be made in cash, electric scooter payments are card only
Rental Duration
Opening Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm
* Please make sure to return your bike within this timeframe, if not, a late fee of 1 additional day will be charged
No. of Bikes
8 Standard Bikes
3 Children's Bikes
4 Electric Assist Bikes*
4 Electric Scooters
*Electric Assist Bikes require advance booking
Bicycles with child seats are not available
Rental Method
Please complete the rental form at the counter and provide some identification (passport, Japanese driver's license, health insurance card, student ID etc.)
Other Comments
Please note:
Standard bikes can also be returned to Kumihama Station, Hair & Face Otokoya (near Shotenkyo Station) or also to Shotenkyo Tourist Information Center. Electric Assist bikes & Scooters may only be returned to Kumihama Station.
E-bikes can be booked up until 5pm the day before the desired rental period
In Yuhigaura
Standard bicycle
One day – ¥500-¥5,000
Rental Information
Store Name
Fukumatsu Cafe
798 Aminochō, Kitsu, Kyōtango, Kyoto 629-3241
Closed
Tuesdays
Open Hours
9:30am – 4:00pm
Phone Number
+81772 72 6070
Fees
Standard Bikes:
1 day / ¥500
* There are no bikes for children or bikes with child seats
* There are no electric assist bikes
Cash Payment Only
Rental Duration
9:30am – 4:00pm
No. of Bikes
5 Standard Bikes
Rental Method
Please complete the Rental form
Other Comments
* There are no bikes for children or bikes with child seats
* There are no electric assist bikes
Bicycles can be returned at any of the designated locations:
Fukumatsu Cafe – before 4:00pm (closed on Tuesdays)
Lawson Kitsu Onsen Store - After 4:00pm
Store Name
Kashouen
247 Aminochō, Kitsu, Kyōtango, Kyoto 629-3241
Closed
Open year round
Open Hours
8:00am-9:00pm
Phone Number
+81772 72 6070
Fees
Standard Bikes:
1 hour / ¥1,000
* There are no bikes for children or bikes with child seats
* There are no electric assist bikes
Cash Payment Only
Rental Duration
8:00am-6:00pm
No. of Bikes
2 Standard Bikes
Rental Method
Please complete the Rental form
Other Comments
* Must be 150cm or over in height
* There are no bikes for children or bikes with child seats
* There are no electric assist bikes
Store Name
Hanayuumi
256-1 Aminochō, Kitsu, Kyōtango, Kyoto 629-3241
Closed
Wednesdays
Open Hours
08:30am-4:00pm
Phone Number
+81772 72 6070
Fees
Standard Bikes:
1 hour / ¥1,000
1 day / ¥5,000
* There are no bikes for children or bikes with child seats
* There are no electric assist bikes
Cash Payment Only
Rental Duration
08:30am-sunset
Since rental is available until sunset, the return time depends on the season
No. of Bikes
4 Standard Bikes
*Must be 150cm or over in height
Rental Method
Please complete the Rental form
Other Comments
* Must be 150cm or over in height
* There are no bikes for children or bikes with child seats
* There are no electric assist bikes
In Amino
e-Bike
(Electric Assist Bicycle)
Real-stream mini
One day – ¥1,500
Thursdays, New Year's period (the store may close on other occasions, please call to confirm opening times)
Open Hours
9:00am – 5:00pm
Phone Number
+81772 72 6070
Fees
Electric Assist Bikes:
Real Stream Mini
4 hours / ¥1,000
1 day / ¥1,500
Jetter
4 hours / ¥1,500
1 day / ¥2,000
Payment is Cash Only
* There are no bikes for children or bikes with child seats
*There are no standard bicycles
Rental Duration
9:00am – 5:00pm
No. of Bikes
6 Electric Assist Bikes
*Must be 144cm or over in height*
Rental Method
Please complete the rental form at the counter and provide some form of identification (passport, Japanese driver's license, health insurance card, student ID etc.)
Other Comments
*Must be 144cm or over in height
* There are no bikes for children or bikes with child seats
*There are no standard bicycles
– If you exceed the 4 hour rental limit, you will be charged for the whole day.
– If the bicycle is not returned on the day that it is checked out, you will be charged for an additional day.
Please complete the rental form at the counter and provide some identification (passport, Japanese driver's license, health insurance card, student ID etc.)
In Tango
e-Bike
(Electric Assist Bicycle)
Half day – ¥3,000
One day – ¥5,000
Two days – ¥9,000
Rental Information
Store Name
Ukawa Onsen Yoshino no Sato
1562 Tangocho Kyuso, Kyotango, Kyoto 627-0242
Closed
Thursdays, and alternating Wednesdays from December 1st-March 10th
Open Hours
11:00am-9:00pm
Phone Number
+81772 72 6070
Fees
Electric Assist Bikes:
Half day – ¥3,000
One day – ¥5,000
Two days – ¥9,000
Rental Duration
11:00am-8:00pm
Rental Method
Please complete the rental form at the counter and provide some identification (passport, Japanese driver's license, health insurance card, student ID etc.)
KYO-BIKEe-BIKE Rental
Rent from any of our locations, Return to any of our locations.
E-bike rentals can also be made online.
Location 1: Kyotango City Forest Park Swiss Village
Location 2: Ukawa Onsen Yoshi-no-Sato
Location 3: Ikari Kogen Steak House
More Information