5 Bicycle Rental Shops in Kyoto You Should Know About


2019.10.13

NAVITIME TRAVEL EDITOR

5 Bicycle Rental Shops in Kyoto You Should Know About

Trains and buses come in handy for getting around the city, but they can get pretty packed during the high seasons of spring and autumn.

If you want to travel around Kyoto comfortably, we recommend that you rent a bicycle. Have a read through the list of bike rental spots below and prepare for your trip.

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    MUJI

    (C) MUJI

    (C) MUJI

    (C) MUJI

    (C) MUJI

    MUJI-lovers can swing by AEON Mall Kyoto Branch near Kyoto Station to go shopping, but something you may not know is that they have a bicycle rental service.

    You will be asked to pay 3,000 yen on deposit which will be reimbursed upon returning the bike. The rental fee is just 550 yen per day.

    Bicycle Rental (C) MUJI

    Bicycle Rental (C) MUJI

    You can register at the shopfront or call in advance to secure your bike. It can be rented at a reasonable price and does not require a reservation, so check it out if you get a chance. They’re open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, with reception ending at 6:00 pm.

    無印良品 イオンモールKYOTO店
    place
    京都府京都市南区西九条鳥居口町1番地ー12340 イオンモールKYOTO 2F
    phone
    0756937262
    info
    【URL】https://www.muji.com/jp-en/shop/045457
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    Hotel Tetora Kyoto Station

    94-3 Nishikujoikenouchicho Kyoto

    Agoda
    • Hotel Tetora Kyoto Station
    • Hotel Tetora Kyoto Station
    • Hotel Tetora Kyoto Station
    • Hotel Tetora Kyoto Station
    • Hotel Tetora Kyoto Station
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    KYOTO OKAZAKI TSUTAYA BOOKS

    KYOTO OKAZAKI TSUTAYA BOOKS

    KYOTO OKAZAKI TSUTAYA BOOKS

    The Okazaki district of Kyoto is full of attractions, such as the Heian Shrine and Kyoto City Zoo. If you rent a bike at TSUTAYA BOOKS for around three hours, you’ll be able to easily explore this area.

    You can also book your bike Online but if you would like to keep the bike overnight, you’ll need to reserve it at the shop or by phone.

    BESV PS1

    BESV PS1

    Bicycle Rental

    Bicycle Rental

    The rental fee is 1,500 yen / three hours, 2,000 yen / six hours, and 2,500 yen / one day (8:00 am – 8:00 pm).
    They offer comfortable electric bikes including BESV PS1, a famously stylish brand. The store is in the Rohm Theater Kyoto area and is open throughout the year.

    Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Books
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    place
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Okazakisaishojicho
    phone
    0757540008
    info
    【URL】https://store.tsite.jp/kyoto-okazaki/english/
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    The Good Day Velo Bikes & Coffee Kyoto

    The Good Day Velo Bikes & Coffee Kyoto

    The Good Day Velo Bikes & Coffee Kyoto

    If you want to experience an early morning cycling tour along the Kamo River before exploring Kyoto’s pleasant backstreets, this bike rental shop is the place to be.

    The tour requires an Online Reservation and starts at 7:30 am, with participants welcome to enjoy a coffee or local beer at the end of the tour.

    Morning Bicycle Tour

    Morning Bicycle Tour

    XTRACYCLE Bike

    XTRACYCLE Bike

    There are three types of bikes available. SIMPLE VELO and SMALL VELO bikes are 1,400 yen for one day (9:00 am to 6:00 pm) while XTRACYCLE bikes (cargo bikes that can be ridden with small children) are currently on sale for 2,500 yen per day. Depending on your needs, you can also rent additional gear or picnic items.

    The shop is located on Sakaimachi street near Karasuma Oike station and is closed on Mondays, every third Sunday of every month, and also has irregular holidays.

    Read more:
    The Good Day Velo: Early Morning Bicycle Tour in Kyoto
    As one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Japan…

    THE GOOD DAY VELO
    place
    京都府京都市中京区堺町通姉小路下る大阪材木町685-1
    phone
    075-606-5345
    info
    【URL】http://thegooddayvelo.com/index_en.html
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    Humhumhug Cycle Center Kyoto

    Humhumhug Cycle Center Kyoto

    Humhumhug Cycle Center Kyoto

    The Humhumhug Cycle Center offers a wide selection of bikes, including tandem and children’s bikes. You can keep the rented bike until 9:30 pm or until the next day for an additional cost (maximum rental period is one week).

    The fee is 1,000 yen per day (11:00 am – 9:30 pm) for a normal bike or 3,000 yen per day for a tandem bike.

    Children’s Bicycle and Tandem

    Children’s Bicycle and Tandem

    The shop is located near Nijojo Castle on the corner of Oike street and Shinmachi street. It can be accessed from Karasuma Oike station, with bike rental services arranged on the spot.

    With the family

    With the family

    Hamham Hug cycle center
    place
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nakagyou-ku Nishiyokochou 167-1
    phone
    0752512211
    info
    【URL】https://cyclecenter.wixsite.com/humhumhug
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    Hotel Chatelet Inn Kyoto

    745-1 Hashinomachi, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi

    Agoda
    • Hotel Chatelet Inn Kyoto
    • Hotel Chatelet Inn Kyoto
    • Hotel Chatelet Inn Kyoto
    • Hotel Chatelet Inn Kyoto
    • Hotel Chatelet Inn Kyoto
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    Jitensha-Yohinten narifuri

    Jitensha-Yohinten narifuri

    Jitensha-Yohinten narifuri

    The Kyoto branch of cycling fashion brand narifuri can be found in a rustic, traditional townhouse that’s situated in the Shijo area near Kawaramachi Station.

    You can rent a bike here for 1,500 yen for four hours or 2,500 yen for a day (available from 12 pm to 8 pm and closed on Wednesdays). This store is located close to Gion, which is a major sightseeing area of Kyoto, so you can easily orientate your day around it.

    Bicycle Rental

    Bicycle Rental

    自転車洋品店ナリフリ
    place
    京都府京都市中京区桝屋町(麸屋町通)522
    phone
    0752231114
    info
    【URL】https://www.narifuri.com/shoplist/
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