2026.05.31

【Kyoto Travel】Convenient Bicycle Rental Guide Near Our Ryokan!

Warm greetings from Ryokan Sakanoue.

If you are looking for a relaxing and efficient way to explore Kyoto, we highly recommend renting a bicycle! Riding a bike allows you to skip the crowded buses and trains, letting you experience the historic atmosphere of Kyoto’s streets at your own pace.

Today, we would like to introduce some convenient bicycle rental spots located within walking distance of our ryokan.

  • LUUP (Gionmachi Kitagawa Station)
This is a populard app-based sharing service offering e-bikes and e-scooters. You can find their green ports scattered across the Gion area.

.Walking Distance & Duration: About a 10-minute walk (approx. 700 meters away)

.Address: Gionmachi Kitagawa Area, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0802

.Opening hours: 24/7 (Open 24 hours)

.Website: https://luup.sc/

  • Hello Cycling(Satake Building Station)
This is an unmanned bike-sharing station where you rent and return bicycles directly via their smartphone app.

.Walking Distance & Duration: About a 5-minute walk (approx. 200 meters away)

.Address: Satake Building, Bishamoncho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0812

.Opening hours: 24/7 (Open 24 hours)

.Website: https://www.hellocycling.jp/station/kyoto/

  • w2go.jp Bicycle Rental Kiyomizu Store
This is a full-service rental shop with on-site staff. It features a wide selection of bicycles and is perfect for renting in person.

.Walking Distance & Duration: About a 15-minute walk (approx. 1.1 km away)

.Address: Higashiyama Mansion, 589 Jihouinannocho, Higashiyama Wardl, Kyoto, 605-0871

.Phone Number: +81 75-606-5026

.Opening hours: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM (Daily)

.Website: https://www.w2go.jp/

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