Shin'etsu Shizenkyo Activity Center
信越自然郷アクティビティセンター36°51′ N 138°22′ EBike rentalfrom ¥3,000, about CAD 27 or USD 19 (October 2026 rates)English spoken
The Shin'etsu Shizenkyo Activity Center rents bikes inside JR Iiyama Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, and suits riders heading for Madarao or Nozawa who want to start pedalling off the train. A road bike costs ¥4,500 a day and the helmet comes free.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private e-bike trail tour | ¥14,300 per person, about CAD 129 or USD 90 (October 2026 rates) | Half or full day | April–November |
| Madarao Kogen Raku-Raku e-bike tour | ¥9,000 per person, about CAD 81 or USD 57 (October 2026 rates) | – | May–September |
| Self-guided cycling trip | ¥4,300 per person, about CAD 39 or USD 27 (October 2026 rates) | – | April–November |
| Avalanche gear setSnowshoe sets also rent for ¥3,000 a day. | ¥3,000 per day, about CAD 27 or USD 19 (October 2026 rates) | 1 day | Winter |
The centre sits on the first floor of Iiyama Station, the Shinkansen stop for Nozawa Onsen. Its fleet runs from ¥2,000 city bikes to an electric-assist gravel bike at ¥5,000 a day, and road bikes come in two sizes. Riders who do not want to ride back can leave the bike at a designated cycle station for ¥2,000. Guided e-bike trail days run from April to November.
In winter the same desk rents avalanche sets and snowshoes, which helps anyone heading to Madarao or Nozawa without their own kit.
Worth knowing
- Riders taller than 178 cm should ask before booking a road bike, since the largest frame suits riders up to that height.
Quick answers about Shin'etsu Shizenkyo Activity Centerよくある質問
Can I rent a bike at Iiyama Station?
Yes. The Shin'etsu Shizenkyo Activity Center inside JR Iiyama Station rents road, gravel, e-bike and city bikes, with a road bike at ¥4,500 a day and a helmet included.
How much does Shin'etsu Shizenkyo Activity Center charge?
Shin'etsu Shizenkyo Activity Center lists Avalanche gear set from ¥3,000 per day (2026), about CAD 27 or USD 19 (October 2026 rates) (1 day).
Does Shin'etsu Shizenkyo Activity Center speak English?
Yes. Shin'etsu Shizenkyo Activity Center works in English and Japanese.
Is Shin'etsu Shizenkyo Activity Center open out of season?
Shin'etsu Shizenkyo Activity Center: In winter the centre rents snowshoes, snow boots and avalanche gear from the same desk in Iiyama Station.
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