Nagahama and Maibara Station Rental Cycles
長浜・米原レンタサイクル35°23′ N 136°16′ EBike rentalfrom ¥500, about CAD 4.50 or USD 3.20 (October 2026 rates)English spoken
These station desks rent e-assist bikes for ¥1,000 a day along the JR line north of Nagahama, which suits a day in the Kohoku villages, though every bike goes back the same day.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-assist bike, one dayPlus a ¥1,000 deposit, refunded when you return the bike where you hired it. | ¥1,000 per day, about CAD 9 or USD 6.30 (October 2026 rates) | same day only | year-round |
| City bike, one dayPlus the ¥1,000 deposit. | ¥500 per day, about CAD 4.50 or USD 3.20 (October 2026 rates) | same day only | year-round |
| Cross bike, one dayOnly the Nagahama tour centre rents cross bikes. | ¥1,000 per day, about CAD 9 or USD 6.30 (October 2026 rates) | same day only | year-round |
| Return at another stationThe deposit becomes the drop fee. Tell staff when you hire the bike. | ¥1,000 per bike, about CAD 9 or USD 6.30 (October 2026 rates) | – | – |
Most JR stations in Nagahama and Maibara, from Maibara north to Omi-Shiotsu, share one rental scheme. The biggest desk sits in the Nagahama Maibara Tourism Association's tour centre on the ground floor of Eki-machi Terrace, right at Nagahama Station. An e-assist bike costs ¥1,000 a day and a city bike ¥500, plus a ¥1,000 deposit that you get back on return. Only the tour centre rents cross bikes.
You can finish at a different station desk and ride the train back. The deposit then stays with them as the drop fee, and you need to say so when you hire the bike. Rentals end the same day, and Omi-Shiotsu and Nagahara refuse returns from other stations through cherry season and over New Year.
These bikes suit short hops between villages and temples. Riders after the full Biwaichi loop will want the road bikes at the Maibara Station shop or at Biwaichi Bike in Otsu.
Worth knowing
- Kitaomi no Yu hot spring is seven minutes by bus from JR Takatsuki Station, which has a rental desk at its east exit.
- Several desks close for an hour or so around lunch, so check the leaflet before you plan a midday return.
Quick answers about Nagahama and Maibara Station Rental Cyclesよくある質問
Can I rent an e-bike at Nagahama Station?
Yes. The tour centre at Eki-machi Terrace Nagahama rents e-assist bikes for ¥1,000 a day plus a ¥1,000 refundable deposit, from 9:00 to 17:00.
How much does Nagahama and Maibara Station Rental Cycles charge?
Nagahama and Maibara Station Rental Cycles lists City bike, one day from ¥500 per day (2026), about CAD 4.50 or USD 3.20 (October 2026 rates) (same day only).
Does Nagahama and Maibara Station Rental Cycles speak English?
Yes. Nagahama and Maibara Station Rental Cycles works in Japanese and English.
Is Nagahama and Maibara Station Rental Cycles open out of season?
Nagahama and Maibara Station Rental Cycles: The tour centre closes from 29 December to 3 January. Omi-Shiotsu and Nagahara take no returns from other stations from 24 December to 5 January or from 25 March to 11 May.
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