{"id":10632,"date":"2025-06-24T13:27:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T04:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hbv1001vjsu4.previewdomain.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/?p=10632"},"modified":"2025-10-31T16:03:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T07:03:52","slug":"furukawa-bicycle-rental","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/en\/furukawa-bicycle-rental\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Rent a Bicycle in Hida Furukawa! \/ Furukawa Set Ticket by Bus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Compared to the more city like atmosphere of Takayama, in Hida Furukawa you can experience a more authentic and slower paced countryside life. Hida Furukawa is most famous for its two national award winning sake breweries<\/strong> (Watanabe Shyuzoten and Kaba Sake Brewery), for inspiring the anime move “Your Name”<\/strong>, and for its many bars, cafes, and restaurants<\/strong>.

To get the full countryside experience<\/strong>, we recommend enjoying the town during the day, renting a bicycle and exploring town like locals do, and at night dine at the many eateries and enjoy the award winning sake. Just remember not to drink and ride!
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The Complete Local Experience with Nohi Bus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you’re coming to Hida Furukawa from Takayama, the best way to experience the area fully <\/strong>is by going via Nohi Bus’s Hida Furukawa Food & Sake Set<\/strong><\/a> (a one day bus pass with vouchers). This set ticket<\/strong> covers transportation to and from Takayama (or any stops in between), a sake souvenir (of your choice), and a voucher for dinner at various eateries, allowing you to experience the life of a true local. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hida Furukawa Food & Sake Set<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Locals in Hida Furukawa are proud of their award winning sake production<\/strong> and local cuisine<\/strong>. Most of the sake sold throughout the area and beyond come from this area, and it is a cherished part of the areas culture. If you’re a sake lover, the Furukawa Food & Sake Set<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>is a great opportunity to enjoy all Hida Furukawa has to offer.
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A majority of the bars serving dinner open 4-6 PM, which is right when bicycle rentals close for the day. After exploring town alongside the locals, grab your sake souvenir and dine\/ drink at some of the popular local joints in town. The last train back to Takayama is at 9PM whereas the bus runs later (up to 12:10AM), giving you plenty of time to spend time around the locals and have great conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Depart from Takayama Station by Bus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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From bus stop 2 at Takayama Nohi Bus Center, board the bus headed towards Hida Furukawa. To purchase the Hida Furukawa Food & Sake Set<\/strong><\/a>, go to the reception desk located at Takayama Nohi Bus Center. No reservations are necessary. Simply board the bus and show your voucher when departing!

Boarding times: <\/strong>7:00, 7:10, 8:10, 9:10, 11:10, 12:40, 2:10, 3:10, 3:40, 4:10, 4:40, 5:50, 6:10, 6:40, 7:10, 7:40, 8:10, 9:40, 10:40, 11:40<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Choose a Bicycle to Rent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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After arriving in Furukawa, head towards the bicycle reception located inside of Furukawa Festival Hall<\/strong>. The Furukawa Festival Hall is located at the Festival Square, just a 5 minute walk from the station and next to the Koi Fish ponds. There are late fees, so be aware of the return time written on your form. When returning the bicycle, you can leave the bicycle at the stand outside, but make sure to inform the shopkeeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rental Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bicycle Reception: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (last rental at 3:00 PM)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u25ba1 hour\/ 300 yen
\u25baAll day\/ 1000 yen

Note:<\/strong>
*500 yen fee per hour late
*5,000 yen fee if not dropped off by 4:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bicycle Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After filling out the form, you can choose between two bicycle types: A sports type bicycle<\/strong> or a regular bicycle with a basket<\/strong>. There are no e-bikes for rental and there are no extra costs based on which bicycle you choose. There are a total of 8 bicycles in total every day (4 of each type).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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REGULAR BICYCLE (with a basket, bell, gear shift [1-3] )<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In Japan, bicycles are classified as vehicles, so there are few rules to follow when riding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bicycle Rules: <\/strong>
1. Ride on the left side of the lane
2. At intersections follow the traffic lights and stop signs
3. No drinking alcohol and riding <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SPORTS BICYCLE (with a headlight, bell, gear shift [1-6] )<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The sports style bicycle is a Bridgestone LB764<\/strong>, and comes with a bell, headlight, a gear shift (1-6). Total amount of bikes: 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Furukawa Bike Routes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We recommend biking to the following landmarks:
\u25ba Keta Wakamiya Shrine <\/strong><\/em>(the town’s main shrine which inspired “Your Name”) [~7 minutes]
\u25ba Atayuta Shrine<\/strong><\/em> (a shrine surrounded by beautiful red bridges, rivers, and rice fields) [~25-30 minutes]
\u25ba Ankokuji Temple<\/strong><\/em> (a popular Buddhist temple with a beautiful aerial view of the area) [~45 minutes]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Furukawa Bicycle Map
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