【Otsu, Shiga】Create Your Own Cycling Adventure! (Self-guided tour)

Cycling Tours

We prepare what you need; you choose where you go!
Whether it's local food, culture, or scenery, explore what interests you most about Shiga Prefecture!

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We want to make your stay in Japan as stress free as possible.

We provide you not only with a map, but also on-demand language support during your rental period.
Although a guide won’t accompany you physically, feel free to call us/ask us to assist you with restaurant reservations, experience reservations, or whatever you may need.

Bicycle types:

・Cross bike

・Sports-type pedal assist E-bike

・Mini Velo type E-bike

Plan Features

Language support service included!
We want to make your stay in Japan as stress free as possible.
Although a guide won't accompany you physically, feel free to call us/ask us in advance to assist you with restaurant reservations, experience reservations, or whatever you may need.
No need to worry even if you are not an experienced cycler.
Our staff will brief you on safety and show you each feature of your rental bicycle.

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Plan Details

Plan name: Create Your Own Adventure Cycling Tour!

Availability: Year-round

Minimum participants: 1 person~

Requirements: Height: 140 cm (4'6) or above
Weight: up to 80 kg (176 lbs.)

Cost: Cross bike: ￥7,700
E-bike: ￥9,900

Included in cost: Bicycle rental, bike lock, helmet, accident insurance, parking, local sights/attraction map & language support

Time: Anytime between 9:30 am - 5:30 pm！

Time slots: Check-in: from 9:30 am
Returns: until 5:30 pm

What to expect: ・Check in at front desk
・Bicycle & safety explanation
・Staff will help you with any unclear directions/make required reservations for meals/experiences
・And you're off! Enjoy exploring Shiga!

What to bring: ・Water bottle
・Backpack recommended
・Gloves (for cold weather)

Clothing: Seasonally appropriate clothing

Cancellation policy: Day of: 100%
Day prior: 50%

*In the case of cancellations due to severe weather, typhoons, etc., cancellation fees do not apply.
**If a reservation is postponed/date is changed, no cancellation fees apply.

Inquiries: O'PAL TEL: 077-579-7111
Email: biwako@o-pal.com (English also OK)

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Access

Address: O'PAL OPTEX Co., Ltd.
5-265-1 Ogoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
〒520-0101
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Access

■By car: 15 min. via Meishin Kyoto Higashi IC; 5 min. via Kosei Bypass Ogi Ogoto IC.

■By train: 20 min. via JR Kosei Line from JR Kyoto Station (get off at Ogoto Onsen Station).
Approx. 12 min walk from station.
*Please use a local train. Rapid Express trains do not stop at Ogoto Onsen Station.

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