North Kyoto E-Bike Rent, Delivery & Tour July 2024 | North Kyoto E-Bike Rent, Delivery & Tour

Kyoto to Amanohashidate (2~3 days/ 125km)

280km/ ▲1600m

Kyoto to Ine via Miyama (3~4 days/ 180km)

280km/ ▲1600m

When is the best season to visit Japan? Rainy season, snow, and heatwaves

Japan is the country with the most climate zones in the world.

From high mountain climates like the Alps to cold climates like Alaska, Pacific climates like Hawaii to Mediterranean climates, this archipelago has it all.
This means that you can always do your favourite activities, depending on the time of year and the location!

A. Hokkaido: Cold climate

Famous places include Sapporo, Niseko, and Furano.

There are differences between the north and south sides. In the north (Japan Sea side, such as Sapporo), it snows a lot in the winter. Summer is comfortable and dry.
In the south (Pacific Ocean side, such as Kushiro), it is very cold in the winter but doesn’t snow much. In the summer, it is very foggy.

B. Japan Sea side: Humid subtropical & dry summer

Famous places include Amanohashidate, Ine, Kanazawa, and Kinosaki.

Temperatures vary between the north(such as Aomori) and south(such as Miyazu), but summers are dry and mostly sunny, while winters are rainy or snowy throughout the year, with a rainy season from late June to early July. Typhoons rarely come.

C. Pacific side: Humid subtropical & dry winter

This is the region where most of Japan’s population is concentrated (such as Tokyo, Kyoto) and where industrialization is most advanced. Summers are extremely hot and humid, but winters are sunny. There is a rainy season from late June to early July, and typhoons often come from August to October. This is also an area that is prone to earthquakes and tsunamis.

D. Central Highlands climate

Famous places include Hida Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and Hakuba.

Humidity is low and temperature is low throughout the year. It is generally cloudy. It snows a lot in winter. June is the rainy season.

E. Seto Inland Sea climate

Famous places include Hiroshima, Shimanami, and Kobe.

It gets really hot in the summer. Humidity is generally low. It is sunny in the summer and winter, but it tends to rain in the spring and fall.

F. Southwest Islands climate

Famous places include Okinawa and Ogasawara.

It is warm all year round, there is no rainy season, and typhoons come frequently.

A completely new climate zone: Urban

Like many cities around the world, Japan is highly urbanized and the climate is changing dramatically, especially in Tokyo and Osaka.

More and more Japanese and foreigners are flocking to the cities, where the heat from air conditioners and cars makes it hotter, and then people turn on even more powerful air conditioners… creating a vicious cycle that makes summers hotter and hotter.
Every year many children and elderly people die from heatstroke, so be careful of the risk to your life if you go to Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka in the summer.
Conversely, in winter the concrete jungles block out sunlight and the wind from the buildings makes you freezing.

However, the number of Japanese people living in cities and tourists going to cities continues to increase, and the countryside where I live is becoming less and less crowded. However, it has become cooler and more comfortable. I definitely recommend traveling to the countryside of Japan!

Recommended times and areas for each activity

Sightseeing in the city

*All of Japan’s major cities are on the Pacific coast.

C. Pacific Area (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya)

Better

October to May

Bad

June to September

Cycling

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Famous cycling routes in each area

A. Hokkaido

Furano

Lake Shikotsu

＼Our Area／

B. Japan Sea side

Tango peninsula

Noto peninsula

C. Pacific side

Mt.Fuji

Wakayama

D. Central Highlands

Hakuba

Nakasendo

E. Seto Inland Sea

Shimanami

F. Southwest Islands

Okinawa

By the way, our area can be enjoyed in any season by changing the location and method: cycling along the sea in spring and autumn, mountain biking in the mountains in summer, and cycling within Kyoto city in winter! Please make a reservation.

How to get to Ine and the best way to see it

For those who want to see “old Japan before modernization” rather than “urban Japan,” Ine is the perfect place.

The problem, and the reason the building isn’t standing, is that it’s difficult to access.

I have lived in Ine for a long time, and there is a reason why I rent out E-Bikes. I will explain each access method and the problems.

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1. Access to the nearest station, Amanohashidate
2. Bus from Amanohashidate Station (1h)
3. Rent car (40h)
4. Cycling ! (1h)

Access to the nearest station, Amanohashidate

To get to Ine, whether by car or public transport, you’ll first need to travel to the nearby hub station, Amanohashidate Station. Each has its pros and cons.

Train

2h10min~ from Kyoto Station (±4800 yen)
2h30min~ from Osaka Station (±5500 yen)
Japan Transit Planner is useful to search the route

Highway bus

2h from Kyoto Station (3400 yen)
2h40min from Osaka Station (3400 yen)
Japan Bus Online is useful to search & book

Rent Car

about 2h from Kyoto

Bus from Amanohashidate Station (1h)

1h from Amanohashidate Station
Approximately 1 bus per hour
There is no English timetable available, so it’s best to check it on Google Maps.

[Problem]

There is only one bus per hour, and it is very crowded.
The bus can accommodate 27 people, so if you can’t get on, you have to wait for an hour.
During peak times, the train may be delayed by 1-2 hours.

Rent car (40h)

These are causing a big problem.

Ine has only about 100 parking spaces, and the roads are narrow, so traffic jams easily form. This not only makes it difficult for tourists to walk peacefully, but also disrupts ambulances and other services for residents.

For drivers, having to wait in the car for tens of minutes is very stressful.

Cycling ! (1h)

If you rent an E-Bike at Amanohashidate Station, you can get there in just one hour.

There’s no need to endure nausea for long periods of time on a sweltering bus. You won’t get frustrated with traffic jams. And you won’t be a nuisance to the local community.

What’s more, the road is flat and pleasant, with views of the most beautiful ocean along the way. You’ll also discover little things like rice fields and springs.

You can also cycle across the sandbar of Amanohashidate, which is both a shortcut and a great experience.
We also offer an E-Bike rental service in Ine, and you can drop off the bike in both Amanohashidate and Ine.

If you don’t know what an E-Bike is, try it out at a shop in your country. You’ll understand firsthand how innovative it is and what a great tool it is for sightseeing in Ine.
Please make use of our service!

Amanohashidate ancient trail tour

3~4h

（20km △700m）

English OK

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⛰️Because of the high altitude, it’s cooler in the summer. It is not possible to go hiking in the winter because of the snow.

“Demon moutain”

Mt.Oe, located between Amanohashidate, a sacred place for over 2,000 years, and Kyoto, the old capital has been feared as a mountain inhabited by demons.

About 1000 years ago, samurai defeated demons and created this road. The legend behind this is the most famous damon slayer’s story in Japan, “Shuten-doji.”

Even today, that mysterious atmosphere remains, and there are cedar trees that only grow in this place.

Due to nature conservation reasons, some of this trails are only accessible on guided tours.

The view of Amanohashidate from here is breathtaking, and many writers have read poetry from here since ancient times.

Now that the demons are gone, the area has become a good playground for local mountain bikers.

Before entering the trail, a professional instructor will give a lecture at the site of a closed ski resort. Even beginners can feel at ease.

You’ll be using a full-fledged electric mountain bike, so you can focus on the pleasure.

＼Easy!／

The first half of the course is a very easy gravel road.

＼Wild!／

The second half of the course is rough like this, so those with insufficient skills will turn back on the easier course.

Course Map

Meeting Place

We will pick you up and drop you off by car.

After the tour, you can use the E-MTB freely for the rest of the day, or you can return it at the station.

Amanohashidate Station

Road Station “Umino Kyoto Miyazu” Information

Kita Station (Start & Goal of trail)

Conditions for participation

Height 156cm or more

2~6 guests

Long pants and shoes are better.

T-shirt is fine, but long sleeves are better.

We stop by the vending machine, but it would be more eco-friendly to bring a water bottle with me.

In case of rain, the tour will be cancelled. In that case, there will be no cancellation fee.

＼These are the best parts of mountain biking in Japan!／

Recommended hot springs and restaurants after MTB

Tondaya

It’s very cheap, delicious, and serves almost every type of Japanese food. They do have an English menu, but it’s so popular that you might have to queue with locals.

Conveyor belt sushi Kimpa Gimpa

A sushi restaurant directly operated by a local fishery company. You can enjoy delicious sushi right away.

Hot spring Chie no Yu

A hot spring in front of Amanohashidate Station. You can get there by train or by e-bike.

Amanohashidate Hotel hot spring

This hot spring is located in a hotel in front of Amanohashidate Station. You can use it on a day trip even if you are not staying overnight.

Price

8000 yen per person

*The basic language is Japanese and body language. An English-speaking guide costs an additional 1,000 yen.

Book

Ine boathouse guide tour

2~3h

（10~15km）

English OK

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Ine Funaya is an area of 230 unique houses lined up along Ine Bay for 5km. This lifestyle that is coexistent with the sea is rare even in Japan.

The professional cycling guide give a lecture on E-Bikes that is the best tool for exploring in Ine.

The local guide who has lived in Ine for a long time provide an entertaining explanation of local life and history.

We will take you inside the boat houses and to places with unique scenery that you normally wouldn’t be able to go to on your own.

We will guide you to the best cycling routes based on your cycling level and the season.

After the tour, you can freely use the E-Bike for the rest of the day, so you can go on your own later.

All of the customers we have guided so far have been satisfied, and we are confident that we can provide the best cycling experience.

Meeting Place

① Ine E-Bike base Hide (standard)

② Ine Information center

Conditions for participation

Just being able to ride a bike is all.
You can participate completely empty-handed. Items that will make the experience more comfortable and enjoyable are Japanese yen coins, water, and comfortable clothing.
We have guided customers of all ages, from 1 year old to 80 years old. We support them using all kinds of equipment, including child seats and mini-bikes.