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 Map

Rental Information

Store Name: Kasyouen
247 Aminocho Kitsu, Kyōtango, Kyoto 629-3241
Closed: Open All Year
Open Hours: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Phone Number: +81772 72 6070
Fees: e-bikes:
1 hour / ¥1,000
* Must be 150cm or more. The electric assist is available for 60-110km
* There are no bikes for children or bikes with child seats

Cash Payment Only
Rental Duration: 8:00am-6:00pm
No. of Bikes: 2 e-bikes
Rental Method: Please complete the Rental form
Other Comments: * Must be 150cm or more. The electric assist is available for 60-110km
* There are no bikes for children or bikes with child seats

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: e-bikes:
1 hour / ¥1,000
1 day / ¥5,000
* There are no bikes for children or bikes with child seats

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 e-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

Start at Kasyouen

Borrow a bike from Kasyouen, Just a 5 minute walk from Yuhigaura Kitsu Onsen Station.
Rent a bicycle and hit the road!

Ride about 15 minutes

POINT 1

Hamazume Fishing Port

Heading towards the Hamazume Fishing Port the sea-breeze will wash over you as you leave the ryokan district of Yuhigaura.

Next to a sign marked with a bicycle, you will see a small shrine, dedicated to Ebisu, god of fishing and luck, that looks out over the fishing port. Also perched on a hill overlooking the sea is Shibuhi Shrine. It has been quietly watching over Yuhigaura since ancient times.

POINT 2

Kyotango 135°EAST

In the mornings, you can hear the clanging of looms coming from pockets of this quiet town . Kyotango is the birthplace of the famous Tango Chirimen, a type of silk crepe. It is the largest silk producing area in Japan.

Attached to the gallery is Kyotango 135°EAST, they offer a SUP (stand-up paddle board) experience at Yuhigaura Beach. You can also take a break and enjoy the view of the ocean from their seating area.
Reservations are required for the SUP experience, and separate fees will apply.

POINT 3

Take a break at Cafe Koshu-Maru

A seaside cafe serving seafood and sweets.
Hours: 10am–7:30pm (closes at 6pm in winter) Closed: Irregular holidays

POINT 4

Yuhigaura Beach Swing & Hamazume Sunset Hill

If you're after a photo opportunity, then this is the place. Yuhigaura Beach, famous for its beautiful sunsets, spreads out as far as the eye can see. The large driftwood swing, called 'Yurari', is a very popular photo spot.

Nearby is the Yuhigaura monument at the Hamazume Sunset Hill, a great spot for a memorable selfie.

Ride about 10 minutes

POINT 5

Kani Ichiban (Strawberry Picking)

You'll know your in the right place thanks to the giant crab statue. Here you can buy locally produced goods and also, pick strawberris from January to May (weather dependant).

POINT 6