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Omi Biwaichi Bicycle Rental K-velo

We have cross bikes for cycling around Lake Biwa Biwa!

  • BIWAICHI period designated by Shiga Prefecture is from November 3rd to 9th.Bicycle rentals are 20% off during the period.

    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.
    *Free parking available for rental customers

    Bikes equipped with cycle computers and bottle cages now available!
    You can check your speed, mileage, etc. while driving!
    The bottle cage is large enough to hold a 500ml plastic bottle.

    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.

    *Reservations are required, so please make your reservation by 6:00 p.m. the day before.

    Sandals and high heels are not permitted.
    Please note that height must be between 129 and 190 cm and loading capacity must not exceed 110 kg.

    You cannot drop off the bike, but you can return it to the nearest train station bicycle parking lot.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).)

We have 19 hybrid bikes and 3 junior bikes, for a total of 22 bikes waiting for you.

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

March 1, 2026: We've received a new shipment of Bridgestone Anchor RL1 bicycles!

All bikes equipped with cycle computers and drink holders!

Light, bell, reflector, and key included as standard

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)

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

    ☆When a Sunday coincides with a public holiday, resulting in a substitute holiday and creating a 2-day or 3-day weekend, or during Golden Week or Obon, different cancellation policies apply.
     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 in unavoidable circumstances

Consent forms for minors

Q&A

Contact Omi Biwaichi Bicycle Rental K-velo

Phone and LINE reservation hoursFrom 09:00 to 18:00
Reception hours on the dayFrom 06:00 to 19:00(Reservation required.)
Rental location:Inside Business Hotel Shell and in the parking lot of Business Hotel Shell
Inquiries070-2272-0022
*Please understand that we cannot answer your inquiries via the hotel phone number.

List of recommended cycling course

  • 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
  • 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