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Okinawa main island pottering

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on cycling eventsin Okinawa

Okinawa main island cycling
Pottering & Cycling in remote islands

Okinawa Sports Tourism Information

Try cycling all the way around Okinawa main island!
A new kind of cycling holiday
https://www.okinawasportsisland.jp/
Sports Island Okinawa

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Kume Island
About 35 minute flightfrom the main island
About 3 hours and
15 minute by ferry

You can check out detailed
information about the cycling courses
introduced in this guidebook on“Google Maps” or “Velodash.”

Okinawa Main Island

Google Map

Resorts, nature,
history and culture.

Miyako Island
About 55 minute flight from the main island

Ishigaki Island
About 1 hour flight from the main island

Google Maps can be used all over theworld to search maps, for GPS
navigation or to receive routes fromyour current location to your finaldestination. This guidebook uses
Google My Maps to create and share
cycling courses.

Experience the real
Okinawa
on a captivating
tropical bike ride.

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INDEX
Before you set out��Remote island course��

Okinawa main island course

We invite you on a cycling holiday
to experience with all your senses the real Okinawa,
including the sugarcane fields
swaying in the gentle sea breezes,
the exotic feel of the unique towns and villages
and historic rock walls once walked by kings.

Okinawa main island round trip course
A new kind of cycling holiday
Rental bike

Useful information

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Velodash is a
dedicated cycling
App. Record yourroutes or see
where your friends
are on group rides.
You can also lookfor recommendedroutes or create
routes on a map and share themwith other riders.

Basic things of cycling

Check your bike before setting out.
□ Do you have a belland does it work?

□ Position
Safety comes first when riding. Cyclists, pedestrians andcars should respect each other while sharing the road.

(The height of your seat should be set
so that your knee is slightly bent when
the pedal is at its lowest point)□ Check that yourlights work

□ Chain□ Is your tirepressure OK?

(Is the chain not too loose?)2

Keep to the left-hand side of the road.

3

Pedestrians always have right of way on the sidewalk.
Slow down and keep to the road-side of the sidewalk.

4

Always ride safely. Do not ride under the influence ofalcohol, only one rider per bicycle, do not ride in parallel
and use a light when riding at night. Obey traffic signals
and stop when required. Look both ways before crossing.

□ Make sureeverything is tight*In Japan, bicycles are left-hand traffic as cars.

□ Do your brakes*
work properly?

(Is anything loose or rattling?)*In Japanese bicycles, it is common that the right lever
for front wheel brake and the left lever for the rear.

Things you
might want totake with you*When riding in a group*The hand signals shown here apply in Japan.

Turningleft

Hand signals not only show consideration for the safetyof those around you, but also help to keep you safe. Use
hand signals to others in your group and to the cars
travelling behind you.

Obstacleon the road

Pleaseovertake

1

Stay hydrated.

2

Don’t forget your sunscreen and protective clothing.

3

Slippery asphalt

4

Cars that don’t indicate when turning

Stopping

Drink water frequently before you start to feel thirsty. Replenish
minerals with brown sugar and salt to avoid heatstroke.

The sun can be hot in the middle of the day. We recommend
wearing arm covers and sunscreen. You may want to avoid
riding in the middle of the day in the peak of summer.

Ryukyu limestone is used to make the asphalt around Okinawa,making it more slippery. Particular care should be taken whenbraking in wet weather.

Useful information

There are drivers that do not use their indicators or check bothways before turning. Please be aware of your surroundings.

Rental bike

Turningright□Wet weather gear
□Drink bottle□Sunscreen

Things to be aware of when cycl i ng around Oki nawa

Always wear a helmet.

Hand signals□Spare tube and portable bicycle pump
□Plastic bags(for your phone and wallet when it rains)

A new kind of
cycling holiday

5(The appropriate tirepressure is shown on theside of the tire)

Okinawa main islandround trip course

Cyclists are expected to use the roads, not the sidewalk.

Remote island course

1

Okinawa mainisland course

Observe cycling rules
and general manners.

Before you set out

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before y set outOkinawa Main Island★

Difficulty★★

Before you set out

Pottering

Onna Village potteringand sunset resort course

02

Difficulty

Sunset in Onna Village

Don’t forget to put on your lights at sunset.
Onna no Eki/Nakadomari site/
Maeda fishing port/MAEDA BREEZE

Recommended
cycling courses

Distance About 8 km
Elevation gain 60m
velodash

Haneji Inlet

Time About 2 hrs. (includes rest time)

58

505

Higashi Village

01

Nakijin
Village

★

02

03

05
Naha Airport

ChatanTown
Kitanakagusuku
Village
Ginowan
City
58
Nishihara IC Nakagusuku Village
UrasoeNishihara
City
Town

Hamahiga Island

Difficulty★★★

Itoman City

Cape Chinen
Ou Island

Kaichu Road/Amamichu/
Shirumichu/Takaesu Salt
Factory in Hamahiga Island/
Ocean Culture Museum

06

Distance About 24 km
Elevation gain 65m

velodashTime About 3 hrs. (includes rest time)

Explore Nanjo and sacred sitesof the Ryukyu kingdom

Ganju-eki Nanjyo/Ou island/Valley of
Gangala/Gusuku Road/Tamagusuku
Castle Ruins/Nirai Kanai Bridge

06

331

Watch out for the cross wind on the bridge
when the wind is strong

There are a lot of ups and downs of the slope,
it is recommended to enjoy with E-Bike!
(Bicycle with electric assist)

Yonabaru
Haebaru
331
Naha City Town Town
Nanjo
Tomigusuku/
Nakachi IC
City
Yaese City

331

*See page 15 for more
information about
the bike share scheme.

04

Naha ICTomigusuku 507
Cityvelodash

Henza Island

Power spot pottering from
Kaichu Road to Hamahiga Island

Distance About 31 km Elevation gain 324m
Time About 4 hrs. (includes rest time)

velodash

Useful information

You can also use any of the bicycle docking stations.
Use the 1 day pass for added convenience.

58

Miyagi Island

04

Rental bike

Palette Kumoji/Miegusuku Tower/
Naminoue Beach/Naminoue Shrine
Wakasa Seaside Park
Okinawa Prefectural Museum &Art Museum Shintoshin Park
Saion Ufu Shisa/Kokusai St
Okinawa Prefectural Office

Ikei Island

Okinawa
329
City
58
Uruma City
KadenaTown

Hamahiga Beach

A new kind of
cycling holiday

05

OKINAWAISLAND

329

YomitanVillageTime About 2 hrs. (includes rest time)

Use the bike share scheme and explore
Naminoue Beach and Kokusai Street
in Naha!

GinozaVillagevelodashElevation gain 30m★

Kyoda IC

Onna
58
Village
Kin Town

Distance About 12 km

Difficulty

331

Time About 2 hrs. (includes rest time)★

velodashTime About 4 hrs. (includes rest time)329

Elevation gain 92m

Yomitan Village pottering,
history and culture course

Elevation gain 170m

Nago City

58

Distance About 12 km

Zakimi-jo castle Site

58

449

Yunta farmers market /Toyafishing port/Zakimi-jo castle Site

Distance About 29 km

Okinawa main islandround trip course

Difficulty

Haneji Inlet/Warumi Ohashi Bridge/
Kouri Ohashi Bridge /Yagachi
Branch, Nago City OfficeOgimi Village

YagajiIslandMotobuTown

Difficulty

Cycle to Haneji Inlet, one of Okinawa’s
top 8 spots and other scenic areas

Remote island course

Kouri Island

Like taking a stroll, only on a bike

Reduce your speed on the narrower roads
and areas around the local residences

01

Don’t overdo yourself on the steep hills.
It’s ok to get off and push.

google★What is pottering?

03

Kunigami Village

Okinawa mainisland course

Choose from 6 carefully selected
pottering courses between
about 10 km to 35 km. Scan the
QR code and look at the maps
to check major sightseeing
spots and elevation!

Photo provided by: Nago city

Cycling

Before you set out

Okinawa Main Island
Difficulty01

Recommended
courses★★★

Cycle around
Motobu Peninsulaand enjoy the blue sea
and views from the bridge.

Nago Agripark/Bise no Fukugi Tree Road/Warumi
Ohashi Bridge/Kouri Ohashi Bridge
Distance About 58 km

58

Kunigami
Village

Haneji Dam

Elevation gain 267m
Time About 6 hrs. (includes rest time)
google02

velodashDifficulty★★

HigashiVillage

Kouri Island

Ogimi Village
Nakijin

01

YagajiIslandVillage

58

MotobuTown

Enjoy the natural beauty of Nago andchallenge yourself on some hill climbs

Remote island course

Choose from 4 carefully selected
cycling courses between about
40 km to 100 km. Scan the QR
code and look at the maps tocheck major sightseeing spots
and elevation!

Okinawa mainisland course

This relatively flat course makes it ideal
for your first long ride!

Includes three challenging hill climbs.
Watch your speed on the way down.
Ooura Bay/Wansaka Ooura Park/
Haneji Dam

02

Distance About 42 km Elevation gain 610m
Time About 5 hrs. (includes rest time)

Okinawa main islandround trip course

velodash

Nago City

58
329
Kyoda IC

Difficulty

Kouri Ohashi Bridge

58

Kin

★★★★

GinozaVillage
Town

Onna
VillageA new kind of
cycling holiday

58
Difficulty

★★★

03

YomitanVillage04
Peace Memorial Park

Spiritual ride around the southern partof the island

Naha Airport
Tomigusuku/
Nakachi IC

This course has a lot of hills so use your lower gears.
Lake Man/Seaside along
Yonabaru Town/Ganju-eki Nanjo/
Ou Island/South Station Yaese/
Heiwa souzou no mori Park/
Cape Kyan/Michi-no-eki(Roadside
Station) Itoman

Distance About 68 km
Elevation gain 443m

Miyagi Island
Henza Island
Hamahiga Island

Kaichu Road

03

Yonabaru Town

Long course with ups and downs

Naha City Haebaru
Town
331

Kaichu Road/Hamahiga Island/
Katsuren Castle Site/
Urumarche/Michi-no-eki(Roadside
Station)/Kadena/Onna-no-eki/
Shinkaichi/Kin Bay

Nanjo
Yaese City City

Tomigusuku 507
City
ItomanCity

Ride from the east coast to
the west coast and the resorts
in the central part of the island

Ou Island

Along the coast of Onna Village

Distance About 95 km
Elevation gain 418m
Time About 9 hrs. (includes rest time)

Time About 7 hrs. (includes rest time)
velodashvelodash

Useful information

04

Naha IC

Ikei Island

Rental bike

Okinawa
City
329 Uruma
City
KadenaTown
58
ChatanTown
Kitanakagusuku
Village
Ginowan
City
58
Nishihara IC Nakagusuku Village
UrasoeNishihara Town
City58

Recommended
courses

The remote islands

Ishigaki Island
Ishigaki Island ishome to a variety ofscenic spots,
including Kabira Bay,
designated as one ofJapan’s top 100
landscapes.

See more of Miyako Island, Ishigaki
Island and Kume Island and fall inlove. Scan the QR code and look at
the maps to check major sightseeing
spots and elevation!

04

Cycle around
Ishigaki Island

Difficulty★★★★

Hirakubosaki Lighthouse

Toujin grave/Ishigaki Yaima Village/
Kabira bay/Mangrove forest of the
Fukidou River/Hirakubosaki Lighthouse/
Tamatorizaki observatory

googleDistance About 107 km

About 1 hour flightfrom Okinawa main island

Okinawa mainisland course

Elevation gain 623m
Time About 9 hrs.
(includes rest time)
velodashDifficulty★★★★

Miyako Island

Difficulty★★★

Painushima Airport/Sokobaru
Dam/Yonehara Yaeyama Palm
Colony/Mangrove forest of the
Fukidou River/Tamatorizaki
Observation Deck04

Remote island course

See the beautiful
Miyako blue ocean
and untouchednatural beauty

Distance About 48 km
Elevation gain 453m
googleTime About 5 hrs. (includes rest time)

About 55 minute flightfrom Okinawa main island

Yonehara Yaeyama Palm Colony

Ikema Island

Cycling in northern partof Ishigaki Island

05

Painushima
Ishigaki Airport

velodash

390

03

01

01

Cycle around
Miyako Island

Distance About 94 km
Elevation gain 320m
Time About 8 hrs. (includes rest time)

Difficulty★★★

Miyako Airport

Ti-da Bridge/Tsumugi Bridge

Kume Island
velodash

390

02
Difficulty★★

velodash

Imugya Marine Garden

Difficulty

★★★

06

Bade Haus Kume Island/Mifuga/Hiyajo

Kume Island Cycling Banta/Tei-da Bridge Tsumugi Bridge
Distance About 33 km Elevation gain 255m

googleAbout 35 minute flight
About 3 hours and
15 minutes by ferryfrom Okinawa main island

06
Difficulty★

Ikema Ohashi Bridge

Miyako Island Taira/Ikema Island Cycling

02

Miyako Island Marine Park/
Yukishio Museum/Ikema Ohashi Bridge
Distance About 35 km

Kuma island Airport

07
89

Distance About 12 km
Elevation gain 18m
Ou IslandTime About 2 hrs. (includes rest time)

German Garden Village/Uipya Road Park
Imugya Marine Garden/Muiga/Kaihoukan
Cape Higashi Hennazaki/Underground dam park
Miyako island Mamoru

Elevation gain 55m

Time About 4 hrs. (includes rest time)

Miyako Island Ueno/
Cape Higashi Hennazaki Cycling

velodashDistance About 36 km

Elevation gain 256m

Time About 5 hrs. (includes rest time)

Chura Fukugi

velodash07

Kume Island Potteringvelodash

Useful information

03

Resort Hotel Kume Island/
Chura Fukugi/Tengogu/
Kumejima Tsumugi/Eef beachRental bike

Time About 5 hrs. (includes rest time)

Blessed with
abundant natural
beauty, all of Kume
Island is designated anature park of
Okinawa prefecture

A new kind of
cycling holiday

Kaichu Park/Yukishio Museum/Ikema Ohashi Bridge/Shimajiri
Mangrove Forest/Higa Road Park/Cape Higashi Hennazaki/
Kaihoukan/Muiga/Imugya Marine Garden/Ueno German Culture
Village/Shima No Eki Miyako/Painagama Beach

Okinawa main islandround trip course

05

Cape Higashi Hennazaki

Before you set out

Pottering &CyclingCycle all the way around
Okinawa main island

Okinawa has a culture and natural beauty
that you can only find on such a small islandand each region has its own distinct feel.
Cycle approximately 100 km a day over 4
days and experience all that Okinawa has tooffer. Scan the QR code and look at themaps to check major sightseeing spots andelevation!

Difficulty★★★★★

google★★★★

Journey up the west
coast resort

Kunigami
Village

Kouri Island
449

Distance About 105 km

Ogimi Village

Nakijin
Village

YagajiIsland505

Along the coast of Onna Village

MotobuTownvelodashElevation gain 1132m

Time About 10 hrs. (includes rest time)

velodash329

Difficulty★★★

Cape Kyan

Kyoda IC

day
1

GinozaVillage

Kin

Town

58

Onna Village

YomitanVillage

Ikei Island

Okinawa
329
City

58

KadenaTown

Miyagi Island

Uruma
City

Nishihara IC

Visit the sacred sites
from the Ryukyu Dynasty and battlefields

Tomigusuku/
Nakachi IC

Elevation gain 372m

Time About 6 hrs. (includes rest time)

velodash

day
4

329

Naha IC

Nakagusuku Village
Nishihara Town
Yonabaru Town

HaebaruNaha City Town
Nanjo City
Yaese City
Tomigusuku 507
City
ItomanCity

Katsuren Castle Site
Kitanakagusuku
VillageOu Islandday
3

Explore the east coast and discover the charmof Okinawa

Wansaka Oura Park/Michi-no-eki(Roadside
Station) Ginoza/Kin Bay/Kaichu Road/
Katsuren Castle Site/Okinawa
Comprehensive Athletic Park

Distance About 108 km
Elevation gain 722m
Time About 9 hrs. (includes rest time)
velodash

Useful information

Ganju-eki Nanjo/Minami-no Eki Yaese/
Himeyuri-no-to Monument/Cape Kyan/Michi-no-eki(Roadside Station) Itoman/Senaga Island
Distance About 70 km

Urasoe City

Naha Airport

Hamahiga Island

ChatanTown
Ginowan
City

day
4

Henza Island

Rental bikestart&goal

Difficulty★★★★

A new kind of
cycling holiday

58

day
3

Okinawa main islandround trip course

Distance About 109 km

Nago City

58

Experience the natural beautyof the Yanbaru region

Yanbaru no mori Visitor Center/Yuiyui Kunigami/
Cape Hedo /Okuyanbaru no Sato/Community store/
Sunrise Higashi

Elevation gain 462m
Time About 8 hrs. (includes rest time)day
2

Remote island course

HigashiVillage

Mihama American Village/Kinabanjo/Sea Side Drive-In/
Kouki beach/Bise no fukugi/Rikarika Warumi/
Kouri Island

Okuyanbaru no Sato

Okinawa mainisland courseday
2

Difficultyday
1Before you set out

Challenge yourself!

Riding around an unfamiliar area can be daunting.
Let one of our local accredited guides
show you around.

1
Guided tours are based primarily around Naha and willtake you around the popular sightseeing spots like
Kokusai St. and also introduce you to the history andculture of Okinawa. Ride on your own, as part of a groupor take one of our long rides.
Naha

Naha

ChatanAlong the southern coast

Churapota

RUN RIDE POINT098-888-0064
No. of people: 2-6 people
Languages: English

098-917-6440
No. of people: 1-5 people
Languages: English

Free photographs, guides can speak English and Chinese.
Enjoy a leisurely cycling tour along
the beautiful oceanside.

Electric power assisted rental bikes (standard bikes)
are available. Cycle around and enjoy the abundantnatural beauty, history, culture and people of Nanjo.

2

Guided tours around spots recommended
by the owner.

Bicycle City planning promotion office,Remote island course

Experience “slow tourism” riding at 15 km/h
and “thalassotherapy” as part ofa new kind of cycling holiday.

UrasoeTours cater from 1 rider and include leisurely ridesaround Naha and tours to the cafes in Chatan.

Nanjo City Tourism Association 098-948-4611

541 Chinenkudeken, Nanjo City [Business hours] 9:00-18:00
nanjo-kankou@ia8.itkeeper.ne.jp

Okinawa mainisland course

Discover areas not included in
the guide books and otherhidden treasures.
Enjoy a ride with added peaceof mind and discover more
about the charm of Okinawa
from our friendly guides.

See below for a list of the area offering rental
bike and a comprehensive range ofrecommended cycling courses, etc. Letthem uncover the local charm.

Cycle friendly area
(City/Town/Village)

Commerce and Tourism Bureau, Nago City Office
2F, Nago City Industrial Support Center,0980-53-7530
1-19-24 Oonaka, Nago City [Business hours] 8:30-17:15
Nago City is the birthplace of the bicycle culture in
Okinawa Prefecture. We are working to build andpromote the “Cycling Golden Route”.

We offer a new kind of cycling holiday with a variety oftours to fully enjoy Okinawa that also include pickup anddrop off services.

Cycling courses can be arranged to suit individual riding
ability. Customers can receive photos taken during thetour for free.

No bags necessary! Take a rental bike and ride around
Okinawa on your own customized tour.

Naha

Tomigusuku City

Northern part of the main island

Onna

Itoman City

Naha

ChatanKunigami

OKK Diving & Cycling

Okinawa Jiyujikan RIDE & STAY

098-866-0791
No. of people: 2-30 people
Languages: English, Chinese

098-943-1161
No. of people: 1 person or more
Languages: English, Chinese

http://ride-stay.com
No. of people: 1 person or more
Languages: English, Chinese

Monthly Ride

Anyone canparticipate!
Regular cycling events

098-851-7973

160-57 Higa, Kumejima Town (Information plaza)[Business hours] 8:30-17:30 kyoukai@kanko-kumejima.com
We offer rental bike and a full range of cycle-friendly
hotels. “Sugar Ride Kume Island” is also a popular
cycling event with a lot of repeat riders.

Cycle around a different part of Okinawa
main island each month.

The bike share scheme allows to you rent a bike foras long as you like, when you need it. Bicycles can berented from multiple bike stations. Check for a bikedocking station near you and get on your bike!

Bike share[Organizer] Okinawa Cycling Association

1

Good Morning Ride Ideal for beginners!

Cycling events you canenjoy with local riders.
Casual riding groups.

2

HELLO CYCLING[Organizer] Okinawa Ringyo Co., Ltd.

Main service areas

Main service areas[Date] Generally the 1st Saturday of each month[Time] Meet at 7:00 and finish around 10:00 [Distance] About 15-20km

Naha City/Chatan Town

Naha City/Urasoe City/Ginowan City/Okinawa
City/Onna Village/Nago City/Motobu Town

Electric power
assisted bike
How to Use

Okinawa Cycle Tourism Association (OCTA)
Please feel free to contact us for details.

See the website fordetails, including prices
facebook

Bicycle types

Electric power
assisted bike
How to Use

See the website fordetails, including prices

Useful information

Bicycle types

See below for inquiries about other cycling events in Okinawa.
info@cycletour.okinawa

CHURACHARI

Rental bike

[Date] Generally the 2nd Sunday of each month[Time] Meet at 8:00 and finish around 14:00 [Distance] 40-70km

A new kind of
cycling holiday

KARIYUSHI Hotels

Kumejima Town Tourist Association

Okinawa main islandround trip course

3

ChatanBefore you set out

Discover places that even the locals don’t know
about together with our qualified guides!

Recommended!
Guided tours

Rental bike

1

Okinawa Ringyo Haebaru store

8

Okinawa Ringyo Maejima 2cycle@okirin.com
https://okirin.ti-da.net/[Business hours] 10:00-19:00 [Regular holiday] Tuesday

https://kumeisland.com/

https://www.courthotels.co.jp/kumejima/[Rental hours] 9:00-18:00 [Regular holiday] Open all year round[Rental hours] 9:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00

Bike types Cross bike, Road bike, E-Bike
How to make a reservation E-mail/Phone call/Store
Other

Languages English, Chinese

Naha

3

098-943-6768

Okinawa Jiyujikan RIDE&STAY

How to make a reservation E-mail/Phone call/StoreHow to make a reservation Reservation Form/Email/Phone call /Store

4

Noleggio cycle
090-9290-4439 (Enomoto)

Option Helmet is free of charge

Kume Island

Languages English

Kume Island

10 Cypress Resort Kume Island

11803-1 Oohara Kumejima Town

188-7 Higa, Kumejima Town

Languages English

Home Plaza Yoshinaga
098-985-8869[Rental hours] Mon-Sat 8:00-19:00
Sun 9:00-18:00[Rental hours] 9:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
Bike types Mini velo, Cross-bike, Electric assist

Bike types Cross bike, Road bike

Other Bike rental for guests only

Option Free helmet rental*Overnight rentals OK

Bookings essential

Languages English

Chatan5

SUNSET BIKES

Ishigaki Island

Languages English

Ishigaki Island

12 Happy Pedal

132064-470 Oohama Ishigaki City

519-19 Shiraho, Ishigaki City

0980-87-0967

POTTERING OKINAWA
090-7921-7349

https://pottering.okinawa/[Rental hours] 8:30-18:00 [Regular holiday] None

info@happy-pedal.jp
https://happy-pedal.jp/
Bike types Road bike

Bike types Road bike

Delivered rental bikes (bikes can be delivered to and collected

Bike types Cross bike, Road bikefrom your desired location, free delivery to Nago and Nakijin),

How to make a reservation E-mail/Phone call/StoreHow to make a reservation Phone call/Reservation Form
Option Riding with staff, support car

How to make a reservation Reservation Form/Phone call
Option Guide's support service

luggage storage, guided tours, cycling route information

Other

Other Included (delivery to your location, pickup service, helmet, bikecomputer, day light, puncture repair kit, chain lock, bottled drink)

Other Included (bike delivery/collection, helmet, front light, tail light,
puncture repair kit, spare tube, pump, bike computer, etc.)

How to make a reservation Reservation Form/Phone call/E-mailLanguages English

Hub Cycle Okinawa Main Store

1-15-14-1 Minato Nago city

0980-59-7356

Bike types City bike, Road bike, Kids bike
How to make a reservation Email/Phone call/Store

7

Languages English

Hub Cycle Okinawa 2nd shop

(Inside Nago Bus Terminal)
422-2 Miyazato, Nago City

0980-59-4476

hubcycle.okinawa@gmail.com
https://www.hubcycle-cafelounge.com/[Business hours] 9:00-19:00 [Regular holiday] Thursday
Bike types City bike, Road bike, Kids bike
How to make a reservation Email/Phone call/Store
Other

Luggage storage (no charge)

Ishigaki Island

14

Ishigaki Jitensha Shoukai

13-3 Misakicho Ishigaki City

0980-82-3255[Rental hours] 9:00-19:00[Regular holiday] Sunday
Bike types Cross bike, Road bike
How to make a reservation Phone call/Store

Languages English

Miyako Island

15

Rent cycle Plussnido

Pottering at Miyako Island
Please see the website for details
on rental bikes.
http://www.plus2do.jp/index.html

Languages English

Useful information

hubcycle.okinawa@gmail.com
https://www.hubcycleokinawa.com/[Business hours] 10:30-19:30 [Regular holiday] Wednesday

Northern Okinawa main island

Rental bike

Northern Okinawa main island

Bike availability subject to weather

A new kind of
cycling holiday

098-955-2694

Languages English

info@sunset-bikes.com
http://sunset-bikes.com/[Business hours] 11:00-19:30 [Regular holiday] Open all year round

Bike types Mini velo, Cross-bike

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Bike types Cross Bike

Option Helmet 500 yen

https://www.cypresshotels.jp/kumejima/

2-5-17 Mihama, Chatan Town

enquiry01@noleggio-cicli.blue
https://www.noleggio-cicli.blue/

Other

Bike types Cross bike, Road bike

Okinawa main islandround trip course

Bike types Cross bike, Road bike, Junior road, E-Bike

Languages English

098-985-7111

098-985-3700

Bike types Cross bike, Road bike, E-Bike

Northern Okinawa main island

098-985-8001

098-943-2853*See the website for details.
mk1967@me.com
http://ride-stay.com

Other

548 Janado, Kumejima town

Drop offs, deliveries, on-site repairs, guided tours

1-31-21 Mihara, Naha City

Ride and drop, bike delivery, roadside service, guided tours

KUMEJIMA EEF BEACH HOTEL

411 Magari, Kumejima Town

cycle@okirin.com
https://okirin.ti-da.net/[Business hours] 7:00-20:00 [Regular holiday] Open all year round

Other

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Languages English

Remote island course

22-10-3 Maejima Naha CityRESORT HOTEL KUME ISLAND

Kume Island

Okinawa mainisland course

Languages English

Naha

Languages English

517-3 Kanegusuku, Haebaru Town

098-888-0064

See our list of recommended rental bike shops.
All bikes are carefully maintained so that you canenjoy your ride in total safety.

Kume Island

Before you set out

Languages English

Southern Okinawa main islandSupport for when punctures and other problems
happen on the road. See our list of shops that offer
roadside support.
*Please note that a rapid response may not be
possible at all times.

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Okinawa Ringyo Haebaru store

Business hours 10:00-19:00

2098-888-0064

517-3 Kanegusuku, Haebaru Town

Regular holiday Tuesday

Okinawa Ringyo Maejima 2

2-10-3 Maejima Naha City

098-943-6768

Bike types City, Electric, Mini velo, MTB, Cross, Road, Kids

Repairs All adjustments, puncture repairs

Repairs All adjustments, puncture repairs

Area All of the main island (3,000-8,000 yen)

Area All of the main island (3,000-8,000 yen)0980-59-7356

Regular holiday Wednesday

https://www.hubcycleokinawa.com/

Languages English

Languages English

Area

Nago City/Motobu Town/Ogimi Village/Kunigami Village/
Onna Village/Ginoza Village/Kin Town

Ride your own
bike around
Okinawa!

Bike bag

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18.9°C
161.4mmWarm

We recommend wearing inner wear and a thin, long sleeve shirt. Bring araincoat for the rain and sudden drops in temperature. We recommend
normal bike pants with removable leggings. We recommend ladies wear
thin, long bike pants.

Apr.

21.4°C165.7mm

Warm

This is the start of summer in Okinawa. If you feel the heat, you may be
OK in a short sleeve shirt, but we recommend wearing a long sleeve shirtthat you can remove easily or long sleeve inner wear. Short bike pants
are also suitable. Ladies may want to wear thin, long bike pants that will
also serve as protection against the sun.

May

24.0°C
231.6mm

Humid

Jun.

26.8°C247.2mmJul.

28.9°C
141.4mmVery hotThis is the peak of summer! Although it gets very hot after 10 am, themaximum temperature is not that high compared to mainland Japan.
Similarly to May and June, we recommend thin clothing, however it isnecessary to protect yourself against sunstroke and ultraviolet rays.

Aug.

28.7°C
240.5mmVery hot

The sun is very hot with temperatures getting very high after 10 am.
Similarly to May and June, we recommend thin clothing, however it isnecessary to protect yourself against sunstroke and ultraviolet rays. Careshould be taken against squalls where a lot of rain can fall in certain areas.

Sep.

27.6°C
260.5mmVery hot

Hot temperatures continue through to the middle of the month. It getsvery hot after 10 am. Similarly to May and June, we recommend thinclothing, however it is necessary to protect yourself against sunstroke
and ultraviolet rays. Nightfall can appear to come quickly. You mightwant to check the brightness of your sunglasses.

Oct.

25.2°C152.9mmCool

The sun starts to lose some of its bite. Mornings and evenings are cooler
making this an ideal time of the year for training. You can wear shortsleeves and pants, but it might be an idea to pack arm covers for when
the temperature drops suddenly.

Secure end metal fittings to the rear too. Push thederailleur down to protect it.

A sprocket cover will help protect the frame frombeing scratched or getting dirty. A chain cover will
also help keep your bike clean!

Nov.

22.1°C110.2mmCool

Starts to feel more like autumn with comfortable weather continuing.
While the mornings can be cool, by the middle of the day thetemperature is the same as summer. Short sleeves and pants are
suitable. Similar to October, you may want to pack arm covers, etc.

Dec.

18.7°C102.8mm

Cold

Overcast conditions become more frequent and the days grow shorter.
While a long sleeve shirt with a fleece lining will not be over the top, you
may be more comfortable wearing a thin, long sleeve shirt with long
sleeve inner wear. You can wear short bike pants, but it might be an idea
to pack leg warmers as well.

(rainyseason)

Humid(rainy season)

Inquire with your airline about baggage allowances.

*Changes in air pressure can cause punctures. Let out all the air from your tires before travelling.
*Crowding can be expected during cycling events. There may be times you cannot load your bikeon the plane you are boarding.

Early May can be hot and humid with the wet season setting in aroundthe end of golden week. You will need long sleeves and a raincoat when
it starts to rain. Short bike pants will be suitable. Ladies may want to wear
thin, long bike pants that will also serve as protection against the sun.
Wet season continues to the end of the month. Short sleeves are fine but
you may need arm covers if you are concerned about sunburn. Shortbike pants are suitable however ladies may want to wear thin, long bikepants that will also serve as protection against the sun.

Useful information

Mar.

Rental bike

Like January, the temperature can change from being hot to cold
although there are more warmer days. We recommend a raincoat incase of sudden showers. This time of year, Okinawa sees a large
number of visitors including professional teams and riders from both
Japan and overseas chasing the warmer weather.

Derailleur end
metal fittings

Sprocketcover!!

ChillyA new kind of
cycling holiday

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Use commercially available end metal fittings on
your front forks to prevent damage. End metal
fittings are a must-have item when traveling withyour bike!

17.1°C
119.7mm

Repairs All adjustments, puncture repairs

When traveling on a plane with your bike, you willneed a special bike bag in which to store your bike.
Special care needs to be taken to prevent your bikebeing damaged while in the bag. Make sure toprotect your bike using commercially available
fittings and covers.

End metal
fittings

Feb.

(Nakasone)

How to travel with your bike when cyclingaround Okinawa.
Moving around by plane is necessary in
Okinawa, so let’s look at some important
points when traveling with your bike.

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ChillyTemperature difference to mainland Japan is about +10°C. This time ofyear is characterized by strong seasonal winds and rain. In addition to
inner wear, you will feel most comfortable wearing 2 long sleeve cycling
shirts or 1 long sleeve shirt with a windbreaker (no sleeves OK). We
recommend wearing fleece lined, long bike pants.

Okinawa main islandround trip course

You will need a bike bag, hardcase or cardboard box!!

090-9784-6074

Haneji.b.r.s@gmail.com

Bike types Cross bike / Road bike

Nago City/Nakijin Village/ Motobu Town/Ogimi Village/
Kunigami Village/Higashi Village/Ginowan Village/Onna Village

Traveling withyour bike

Haneji CYCLE REPAIR SERVICE

https://haneji-cycle-repair.net/

Repairs All adjustments, puncture repairs

Traveling by planewith your bikeJan.

17.0°C
107.0mm

Hours Weekends and weekdays (After 18:00)

Bike types City bike, Road bike, Kids bike

Area

Recommended clothing/items

Remote island course

Business hours 10:30-19:30

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Feels like

Okinawa mainisland course

Bike types City, Electric, Mini velo, MTB, Cross, Road, Kids

Hub Cycle Okinawa Main Store

Average temperature/
rainfallLanguages English

https://okirin.ti-da.net/

1-15-14-1 Minato Nago city

The climate on the tropical island of Okinawa is vastly different to that of Honshu,
the main island of Japan.
See below for temperature changes over the year and what to wear.
Use this information to prepare for your travels!!

Business hours 7:00-20:00 Regular holiday Open all year roundhttps://okirin.ti-da.net/

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Okinawa Cycling Calendar

Before you set out

Bike repair shops