O’PAL Rental Bicycles (For Biwa-ichi, local exploration, and more!)

Rental Cycle

Explore around Lake Biwa!
Cycle through the abundant nature, history, and culture of Shiga Prefecture.
Be sure to ask our staff for recommendations!

Flow of experience

Experience content

Whether you have a specific destination in mind or not, we welcome you to explore with one of our bicycles!

Our staff are happy to give you course recommendations on everything Shiga Prefecture has to offer.

Even if you are new to cycling, have no fear!

Before departing, our staff will help you adjust the bike seat appropriate for your height and explain cycling basics such as gear shifting and brakes.

Staff recommended courses:

Advanced: Biwa-ichi (lap around Lake Biwa) Total time required: approx. 2 to 3 days (recommended)
Intermediate: Lap around southern Lake Biwa　　　　　　　　Estimated round-trip time: 5 hours

Bicycle types:

Cross bike:
S size: 140 cm (4’6) – 155 cm (5′)
M size: 150 cm (4’9) – 165 cm (5’4)
L size: 160 cm (5’2) – 175 cm (5’7)
XL size: 170 cm (5’6) – 185 cm (6’1)
XXL size: 180 cm (5’9) – 195 cm (6’4)

Sports-type pedal assist E-bike:
156 cm (5’1) – 185 cm (6’1)

Mini Velo type E-bike:
S size: 140 cm (4’6) – 155 cm (5’1)
L size: 156 cm (5’1) – 185 cm (6’1)

Before reserving a bicycle, please review our terms of use below:

Rental Bicycles Terms of Use

Plan Features

We highly recommend cycling through the Sakamoto area in November/December!
The Japanese maples are at their peak, and there is much history and culture to explore in the area.
Ask our staff for recommendations!
Locker and shower rooms also available! (￥1,100 extra)
Please notify our staff if you wish use the locker/shower facilities.
Free Parking!
You are free to use our parking lot during the entirety of your rental period.
English support available!
We are happy to answer any of your questions, provide you with recommendations, and help you with any reservations, etc. for your bike trip!
Send us an email at biwako@o-pal.com or call us and ask for Emily!

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Plan Details

Plan name: Rental Bicycles

Availability: Year-round (Closed on Thursdays & New Years holidays; rental & returns not accepted on these days)

Minimum participants: 1 person or more

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

Cost: ・Cross bike
1 Day: ￥5,500
2 Days: ￥8,250円
3 Days: ￥11,000円

・Sports-type pedal assist E-bike
1 Day: ￥7,700
2 Days: ￥11,550
3 Days: ￥15,400

・Mini Velo type E-bike
￥7,700円 (limited to 1 day rental)

・Locker room / Shower room : ￥1,100 per person

*All prices include tax

Included in cost: Bicycle rental, helmet, bike lock, parking

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

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

What to expect

What to bring: Towel, hat, water, change of clothes, sunglasses

Clothing: -Comfortable and seasonally appropriate clothing
-Two-strap backpack recommended
-Gloves and sunglasses

Cancellation policy: Please contact us as soon as possible if you wish to cancel your reservation.
A cancellation fee is not required if we are notified by 6:00 pm the day prior (or 6:00 pm two days prior if we are closed the day prior).
100% will be charged for same-day cancellations.

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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