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Omi Biwaichi Bicycle Rental K-velo
We have cross bikes for cycling around Lake Biwa Biwa!
During BIWAICHI event, on November 8th, a finish line gate will be set up at Pieri Moriyama.For customers finishing the race on the 8th, we are offering a two-round round-trip delivery service to Pieri for each cross bike rental and return for ¥5,500 per bike.Orders for delivery will be accepted until 7 PM on October 25th.
For reservations, inquiries, and cancellations via LINE, click here
Registration for LINE is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We will reply within 12 hours.
Reservations are required, so please make a reservation before coming.
BIWAICHI period designated by Shiga Prefecture is from November 3rd to 9th.During this period, rental bicycles are 20% off. There's also a Lake BIWAICHI event at Pieri Moriyama on November 8th ^^;For details on BIWAICHI event, please see below: Shiga Plus Cycle Promotion Council
https://www.biwako1.jp/top
Enjoy BIWAICHI 150km (crossing Biwako Ohashi Bridge in Katata) to 200km (crossing Karahashi Bridge in Seta, Otsu City) around Lake Biwa.
To ride, you need a good, well-maintained bike.
Therefore, we outsource bicycle maintenance to a sports bicycle specialty store in Omihachiman City.
We also ask for your support after renting the bike.
Please feel free to enjoy sightseeing in BIWAICHI and Omihachiman city.
There are also recommended course :
*Beginners welcome! Everyone starts out as a beginner.Give it a try.
*Priority parking is available for rentals (free).
*We accept various credit cards and code payments such as PayPay.
Bikes equipped with cycle computers and bottle cages now available!
You can check your speed, mileage, etc. while driving!
The bottle cage is sized to accommodate 500 to 650ml plastic bottles.
Reservation, inquiry and cancellation response times:Open all year round, early morning 6:00 to 19:00, temporary closures may occur
Winter holidays from January 16th to February 15th (*We are not offering rentals due to the danger caused by snow accumulation.)
We accept inquiries and reservations via our Official LINE.
Tel:070-2272-0022
Please contact us anytime on our Official LINE!
Phone support is available from 9:00 to 18:00.
Sandals and high heels are not permitted.
We request that users be between 120 and 190 cm tall and have a maximum load capacity of 110 kg.
In addition to returning it at Hotel Shell,
We offer the following return options: return Omihachiman Station, return at the nearest station's bicycle parking area, and return by leaving the bicycle at your accommodation.For more details, please see below.
Omi Biwaichi Bicycle Rental K-velo phone number for reservations, inquiries and cancellations
TEL 070-2272-0022 Open all year round, reception from 9:00 to 18:00, temporary closures
We will be closed for winter holidays from January 16th to February 15th (we will still be accepting reservations and inquiries via Official LINE account).)
As of August 1, 2026, we have a total of 25 bikes available: 22 hybrid bikes and 3 junior bikes.
Free parking is available for those with rental priority. Groups of up to three people may only use one car.For groups of 4 to 6 people, please use no more than 2 devices.
Bicycle rental list
July 20, 2026: We've received a new shipment of Bridgestone Anchor RL1 bicycles!
2026/04 All bikes come equipped with a cycle computer, drink holder, and frame bag! (Excluding junior bikes)
Light, bell, reflector, and key included as standard
Various bikes
Bicycle rental agreement
Bicycle rental fees
End of Year/Beginning of Year:Saturday, December 27, 2025 - January 4, 2026(Sunday)
Golden Week:Saturday, April 25, 2026 - May 10, 2026(Sunday)
Obon:August 8 (Saturday) - August 16, 2026(Sunday)
BIWAICHI Day:Every year from November 3rd to 9th, during BIWAICHI season, rental bicycles are 20% off.
The rates above are valid on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Cancellation Policy
- Reservations can be cancelled as follows:
・By 10:00 AM on the day before the reservation date:Free
・From 10:00 AM on the day before your reservation until 1 hour before your reservation time:50% of charge
・If there is less than an hour until the reservation time or if you cancel without permission:100% of charge
☆Cancellation policies differ from the usual ones when a Sunday and a public holiday coincide, resulting in a 2-day or 3-day weekend, as well as during Golden Week, Obon, and BIWAICHI period.
Please note that a 50% cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made after 10:00 AM, three days prior to your reservation date.
Please do not push yourself if it rains or you are not feeling well.
*Any cancellation fees incurred can be applied to your next bicycle rental.
(Valid for 3 months)
Regarding returns
Normally, you return the luggage at Hotel Shell, but for customers arriving by train, you can also return it at Omihachiman Station!
Consent forms for minors
Q&A
Contact Omi Biwaichi Bicycle Rental K-velo
| Phone and LINE reservation hours | From 09:00 to 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Reception hours on the day | From 06:00 to 19:00(Reservation required.) Rental location:Inside Business Hotel Shell and in the parking lot of Business Hotel Shell |
| Inquiries | 070-2272-0022 |
| * | Please understand that we cannot answer your inquiries via the hotel phone number. |
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List of recommended cycling course
course to Lake Biwa Sazanami Highway
Sazanami Highway course(7.7km)
Business Hotel Shell
→Sazanami Highway
(After arriving, turn right and there is LAWSON where you can take a break.)
course is relatively little traffic along the route.
Nobunaga course
Nobunaga course(13.3km approx. 4 hours)
Business Hotel Shell
→Azuchi Castle Museum
→Azuchi Castle Ruins(Azuchi Mount)
→The house of Nobunaga
→Nakasendo Musajuku
→Business Hotel Shell
Hidetsugu course
Hidetsugu course (14km approx. 4 hours)
Business Hotel Shell
→The townscape of Omi merchants
→Murakumo Gosho Zuiryuji Temple and Mt Hachiman(There is a ropeway for those with weak legs.)
→Hachimanbori
→La Collina → Business Hotel Shell
Safe Birth Prayer course
Safe Birth Prayer course (6.9km approx. 2 hours)
Business Hotel Shell
→Oiso Shrine
→Musajuku
→Business Hotel Shell
Pilgrimage to the Saigoku region course
Pilgrimage to the Saigoku region course (27.8km approx. 8 hours)
Business Hotel Shell
→Kannon Shoji
→Chomei-ji Temple
→La Collina
→Business Hotel Shell
Sanzan (Severe) course for Healthy Walkers
Sanzan (Severe) course for Healthy Walkers (39.6km More than one day)
I don't think it's possible to climb a mountain in one day, even for someone with good stamina!
Business Hotel Shell
→The townscape of Omi merchants
→Murakumo Gosho Zuiryuji Temple (Mt Hachiman) There is a ropeway for those with limited mobility
→Hachimanbori
→La Collina
→Touring the Waterside
→Chomei-ji Temple(Mt Chomeiji)
→Kyukamura Omi-Hachiman
→Notogawa Watermill
→Azuchi Castle Ruins(Azuchi Mount)
→The house of Nobunaga
→Kannon Shoji(Mount Kinugasa)
→Nakasendo Musajuku
→Business Hotel Shell