Giant Store Onomichi
ジャイアントストア尾道34°24′ N 133°11′ EBike rentalfrom ¥3,300, about CAD 30 or USD 21 (October 2026 rates)
Giant Store Onomichi suits riders who want a road bike fitted to them for Shimanami, and the trade-off is a price well above the public rentals and a Tuesday closing for much of the year.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon road bike rentalRoad bikes can go one way to Giant Store Imabari for ¥3,300 on rentals of a day or more, booked ahead. | ¥6,930 per day, about CAD 62 or USD 44 (October 2026 rates) | 5 hours, 1 day or more | – |
| Aluminium road bike rental | ¥4,950 per day, about CAD 44 or USD 31 (October 2026 rates) | 5 hours, 1 day or more | – |
| E-bike rentalE-bikes go back to the store they came from. | ¥9,900 per day, about CAD 89 or USD 63 (October 2026 rates) | 5 hours, 1 day or more | – |
| One-way return to Giant Store ImabariRoad bikes only, for rentals of a day or more, and not on Tuesdays from Onomichi. | ¥3,300 per bike, about CAD 30 or USD 21 (October 2026 rates) | – | – |
Giant's Onomichi store sits at the east end of ONOMICHI U2. The building is a converted harbour warehouse about six minutes on foot from JR Onomichi Station, close to the ferry piers for Mukaishima, and it also holds Hotel Cycle. The store rents Giant's own road bikes, cross bikes and E-bikes for five hours or more, with a helmet and lock at no charge. Staff set the saddle and show newcomers the gears before they leave.
A carbon road bike costs ¥6,930 to ¥9,240 for a day depending on the model, and an aluminium road bike costs ¥4,950 to ¥6,600. E-bikes run ¥9,900 to ¥13,200 a day, and the premium carbon range starts at ¥12,870. Prices include tax and insurance. A road bike rented for a day or more can be left at Giant Store Imabari for ¥3,300, which needs a booking.
Bookings open 60 days ahead and close at 15:00 two days before pickup. Bring photo ID and arrive 30 minutes before your slot. Day rentals go back by 18:00, and late returns are charged by the hour.
Worth knowing
- Change in the store's fitting room or the public restrooms next door, and use the paid coin showers and lockers beside ONOMICHI U2.
- Riders who rent in Onomichi can shower at Giant Store Imabari for ¥440, towel included.
- The store has no car park, so drivers use the Onomichi station-front harbour car park next to ONOMICHI U2.
- A mini pump costs ¥550 to rent, and staff suggest it for riders who have changed a tube before.
Quick answers about Giant Store Onomichiよくある質問
Can I rent a Giant bike in Onomichi and return it in Imabari?
Yes, for road bikes rented for a day or more. Giant Store Onomichi charges ¥3,300 for the one-way return to Giant Store Imabari, it has to be booked ahead, and it is not available from Onomichi on Tuesdays.
What are Giant Store Onomichi's hours?
Giant Store Onomichi opens 9:00 to 18:00 and normally closes on Tuesdays. In 2026 it opened every day from 17 March to 31 May and from 1 September to 30 November.
How much does Giant Store Onomichi charge?
Giant Store Onomichi lists One-way return to Giant Store Imabari from ¥3,300 per bike (2026), about CAD 30 or USD 21 (October 2026 rates).
Does Giant Store Onomichi speak English?
Giant Store Onomichi works in Japanese.
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