Miya Cycle Station in Utsunomiya
The Miya Cycle Station is a cycling terminal under the management of the city of Utsunomiya. The terminal offers rental cycles including hybrid bikes, road bikes and Mini Velo (small wheeled) bikes as well as information for tourists. The facilities include free toilets in the rest area and shower rooms and lockers (subject to reasonable charges). The terminal also holds a variety of events for cyclists such as seminars on sports cycling.
Location Map
Basic Information
Address | 1-48 Kawamuko-cho Utsunomiya-shi |
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Telephone Number | 028-627-3196 |
Website | http://miya-cyclestation.jp/ |
Business Hours | Open 7am – 8pm |
Days Closed for Business | Closed from 29 December to 3 January |
Price | Sports bike rental fees: 510 yen up to 4 hours, 1,020 yen per dayCharges for shower or locker use: 100 yen per use*Customers who rent bikes are entitled to a one-time free use of shower rooms and lockers. |
Map Code | 39 483 873*26 |
Central Area
Utsunomiya, the most populous city in Tochigi, is about an hour from Tokyo by Shinkansen, and serves as a major transportation hub for the different regions of the prefecture. In addition to being known for its famous Gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), Utsunomiya is called the “city of jazz and cocktails”, as there are numerous venues for hearing live jazz music, and the bartenders are quite skilled, so there are plenty of options for enjoyable nightlife.