Yufuin Tsukahara Kogen Tourism Association
湯布院塚原高原観光協会Bike rentalfrom ¥1,000, about CAD 9 or USD 6.30 (October 2026 rates)
The Tsukahara Kogen tourism association suits riders who want a gentle two-hour spin on the plateau below Mt. Yufu, and it rents only a handful of bikes and closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bike rental for the Tsukahara plateauTandems are also available. Helmets on loan. | ¥1,000 each, about CAD 9 or USD 6.30 (October 2026 rates) | 2 hours | – |
The association's information centre sits on prefectural road 616 across the Tsukahara plateau, about 20 minutes by car from central Yufuin, near the line with Beppu. It lends TOKYOBIKE city bikes and e-bikes for ¥1,000 for two hours, plus tandems and helmets.
Yufu City's tourism bureau describes the plateau roads as gentle, with few big hills, and suited to beginners. Spring and summer, with fresh green and cool wind, are the seasons it picks for riding there.
Worth knowing
- Fill a bottle at the spring beside Kirishima Shrine on the plateau, and leave a coin at the shrine if you do.
Quick answers about Yufuin Tsukahara Kogen Tourism Associationよくある質問
How much does Yufuin Tsukahara Kogen Tourism Association charge?
Yufuin Tsukahara Kogen Tourism Association lists Bike rental for the Tsukahara plateau from ¥1,000 each (2026), about CAD 9 or USD 6.30 (October 2026 rates) (2 hours).
Does Yufuin Tsukahara Kogen Tourism Association speak English?
Yufuin Tsukahara Kogen Tourism Association works in Japanese.
What bikes does Yufuin Tsukahara Kogen Tourism Association rent?
Yufuin Tsukahara Kogen Tourism Association rents city bikes, e-bikes, tandems.