Access to Sapporo Okinawa Tourist information web site Beijing Tianjin Seoul Daegu Nagoya Tokyo (Busan (Centrair Osaka (Haneda) Fukuoka (Narita)

Nanjing Shanghai Hangzhou KUME Island https://www.visitokinawa.jp/

VISIT OKINAWA Search Taipei OKINAWA Cycling holiday on a tropical island Taichung Kaohsiung Hong Kong MIYAKO Island 1,000km

Bangkok 2,000km

3,000km

Singapore

Fun for everyone, from beginners Information Okinawa main island pottering on cycling events to advanced in Okinawa Okinawa main island cycling riders ♪ Okinawa Sports Tourism Information Pottering & Cycling in remote islands Try cycling all the way around Okinawa main island!

A new kind of cycling holiday

https://www.okinawasportsisland.jp/ Rental bike Sports Island Okinawa Search

web facebook instagram

March, 2020 Convenient tools Kume Island to get the most About 35 minute flight out of your from the main island cycling holiday 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

Miyako Island Google Maps can be used all over the world to search maps, for GPS About 55 minute flight from the main island Resorts, nature, navigation or to receive routes from your current location to your final destination. This guidebook uses Ishigaki Island Google My Maps to create and share history and culture. About 1 hour flight from the main island cycling courses. Experience the real Okinawa on a captivating velodash INDEX Velodash is a dedicated cycling tropical bike ride. App. Record your routes or see �� Before you set out where your friends are on group rides. Okinawa main island course �� You can also look We invite you on a cycling holiday for recommended Remote island course �� routes or create to experience with all your senses the real Okinawa, routes on a map and share them Okinawa main island round trip course �� with other riders. including the sugarcane fields A new kind of cycling holiday �� swaying in the gentle sea breezes, the exotic feel of the unique towns and villages Rental bike ��

and historic rock walls once walked by kings. Useful information �� know abou Before you set out hould t cy u s clin Yo g Basic things of cycling Check your bike before setting out. you s before et out

Do you have a bell Position □ and does it work? □ (The height of your seat should be set

so that your knee is slightly bent when main Okinawa Observe cycling rules Safety comes first when riding. Cyclists, pedestrians and Check that your island course the pedal is at its lowest point) □ lights work and general manners. cars should respect each other while sharing the road.

Chain Is your tire □ (Is the chain not too loose?) □ pressure OK? (The appropriate tire Cyclists are expected to use the roads, not the sidewalk. pressure is shown on the 1 *In Japan, bicycles are left-hand traffic as cars. side of the tire) Make sure Remote island course □ everything is tight (Is anything loose or rattling?) Do your brakes* □ work properly? Keep to the left-hand side of the road. 2 *In Japanese bicycles, it is common that the right lever for front wheel brake and the left lever for the rear.

Things you Spare tube and portable bicycle pump Wet weather gear Pedestrians always have right of way on the sidewalk. □ □ 3 might want to Plastic bags Drink bottle Slow down and keep to the road-side of the sidewalk. □ □

take with you (for your phone and wallet when it rains) Sunscreen main island Okinawa

□ round trip course

4 Always ride safely. Do not ride under the influence of alcohol, only one rider per bicycle, do not ride in parallel Things to be aware of when cycling around Okinawa and use a light when riding at night. Obey traffic signals and stop when required. Look both ways before crossing.

Stay hydrated. 1 Drink water frequently before you start to feel thirsty. Replenish cycling holiday

Always wear a helmet. A new kind of 5 minerals with brown sugar and salt to avoid heatstroke.

Hand signals not only show consideration for the safety Hand signals Don’t forget your sunscreen and protective clothing. of those around you, but also help to keep you safe. Use 2 *When riding in a group hand signals to others in your group and to the cars The sun can be hot in the middle of the day. We recommend *The hand signals shown here apply in Japan. wearing arm covers and sunscreen. You may want to avoid travelling behind you. riding in the middle of the day in the peak of summer. Rental bike Turning Turning Obstacle Please Stopping right left on the road overtake 3 Slippery asphalt Ryukyu limestone is used to make the asphalt around Okinawa, making it more slippery. Particular care should be taken when braking in wet weather. Useful information

Cars that don’t indicate when turning 4 There are drivers that do not use their indicators or check both ways before turning. Please be aware of your surroundings. Okinawa Main Island Difficulty Difficulty Onna Village pottering Before you set out Sunset in Onna Village ★ 02 and sunset resort course ★★ tterin Po g Don’t forget to put on your lights at sunset. Onna no Eki/Nakadomari site/ Maeda fishing port/MAEDA BREEZE

Recommended Distance About 8 km Elevation gain 60m cycling courses velodash Time About 2 hrs. (includes rest time) Haneji Inlet Photo provided by: city Okinawa main course

Choose from 6 carefully selected Cycle to Haneji Inlet, one of Okinawa’s pottering courses between Kunigami Village 01 top 8 spots and other scenic areas about 10 km to 35 km. Scan the 58 QR code and look at the maps Don’t overdo yourself on the steep hills. to check major sightseeing It’s ok to get off and push. google Remote island course spots and elevation! Haneji Inlet/Warumi Ohashi Bridge/ Distance About 29 km Kouri Ohashi Bridge /Yagachi 170m Branch, Nago City Office Elevation gain What is pottering? Kouri Island Higashi Village velodash ★ Time About 4 hrs. (includes rest time) Like taking a stroll, only on a bike 505 01 Ogimi Village Nakijin Village Yagaji Island 58 Difficulty Motobu Town 449 ★

Difficulty Yunta farmers market /Toya main island Okinawa

fishing port/Zakimi-jo castle Site 58 Nago City round trip course ★ 331 Distance About 12 km 329 Elevation gain 92m Kyoda IC

Time About 2 hrs. (includes rest time) Ginoza Village Onna 58 Village Hamahiga Beach Kin Town OKINAWA 329 Zakimi-jo castle Site 02 cycling holiday velodash Power spot pottering from A new kind of ISLAND 04 Kaichu Road to Hamahiga Island Village Yomitan Village pottering, Ikei Island Watch out for the cross wind on the bridge 03 history and culture course Okinawa Miyagi Island when the wind is strong 03 58 City 329 Henza Island Reduce your speed on the narrower roads City Kaichu Road/Amamichu/ Kadena Distance About 24 km and areas around the local residences Shirumichu/Takaesu Salt Palette Kumoji/Miegusuku Tower/ Town 58 04 Factory in Hamahiga Island/ Elevation gain 65m Naminoue Beach/Naminoue Shrine Chatan velodash Hamahiga Island Ocean Culture Museum Difficulty Wakasa Seaside Park Town Time About 3 hrs. (includes rest time) Kitanakagusuku Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Rental bike Village ★ Art Museum Shintoshin Park Ginowan Saion Ufu Shisa/Kokusai St City Explore Nanjo and sacred sites Okinawa Prefectural Office 58 Difficulty Nishihara IC Nakagusuku Village 06 Urasoe ★★★ of the Distance About 12 km 05 City Nishihara Town Airport There are a lot of ups and downs of the slope, Elevation gain 30m Naha IC Yonabaru it is recommended to enjoy with E-Bike! Time About 2 hrs. (includes rest time) Haebaru Naha City Town 331 (Bicycle with electric assist)

Town Useful information Tomigusuku/ Nanjo Ganju-eki Nanjyo/Ou island/Valley of Nakachi IC Yaese City City Gangala/ Road/Tamagusuku Tomigusuku 507 Castle Ruins/Nirai Kanai Bridge City 06 Use the bike share scheme and explore 331 331 Cape Chinen Distance About 31 km Elevation gain 324m velodash Itoman City Ou Island Time About 4 hrs. (includes rest time) velodash 05 Naminoue Beach and Kokusai Street *See page 15 for more in Naha! information about You can also use any of the bicycle docking stations. the bike share scheme. Use the 1 day pass for added convenience. Okinawa Main Island Before you set out

Difficulty clin ★★★ Cy g Cycle around Motobu Peninsula 01 and enjoy the blue sea Recommended and views from the bridge.

courses This relatively flat course makes it ideal main Okinawa island course for your first long ride!

Nago Agripark/Bise no Fukugi Tree Road/Warumi Choose from 4 carefully selected Ohashi Bridge/Kouri Ohashi Bridge Kunigami Haneji Dam cycling courses between about Distance About 58 km 58 Village 40 km to 100 km. Scan the QR Elevation gain 267m code and look at the maps to Time About 6 hrs. (includes rest time) check major sightseeing spots Enjoy the natural beauty of Nago and Remote island course google velodash and elevation! 02 challenge yourself on some hill climbs Difficulty Higashi Kouri Island Village Includes three challenging hill climbs. ★★ Ogimi Village Watch your speed on the way down. Yagaji Nakijin Village Island Ooura Bay/Wansaka Ooura Park/ 01 Haneji Dam 58 02 Motobu Distance About 42 km Elevation gain 610m Town Time About 5 hrs. (includes rest time) velodash main island Okinawa 58 Nago City round trip course

329 Kyoda IC Difficulty Ginoza ★★★★ Kouri Ohashi Bridge Village 58 Kin Town Onna Village

58 cycling holiday A new kind of

Difficulty Yomitan 03 Ikei Island ★★★ Village Okinawa 58 City Miyagi Island 329 Uruma City Henza Island Kadena Town Kaichu Road 58 Hamahiga Island Chatan Town Kitanakagusuku Rental bike Village Ginowan Ride from the east coast to City 58 Nishihara IC Nakagusuku Village 03 the west coast and the resorts 04 Urasoe City Nishihara Town in the central part of the island Peace Memorial Park Naha IC Yonabaru Town Long course with ups and downs

Naha City Haebaru Kaichu Road/Hamahiga Island/ Town Katsuren Castle Site/ Useful information Spiritual ride around the southern part Nanjo Tomigusuku/ 331 Yaese City City Urumarche/Michi-no-eki(Roadside 04 Station)/Kadena/Onna-no-eki/ of the island Nakachi IC Tomigusuku 507 This course has a lot of hills so use your lower gears. City Shinkaichi/Kin Bay Ou Island velodash Itoman Distance About 95 km /Seaside along Distance About 68 km City Along the coast of Onna Village Yonabaru Town/Ganju-eki Nanjo/ Elevation gain 418m Ou Island/South Station Yaese/ Elevation gain 443m Time About 9 hrs. (includes rest time) Heiwa souzou no mori Park/ Time About 7 hrs. (includes rest time) Cape Kyan/Michi-no-eki(Roadside Station) Itoman velodash Pottering & The remote islands Before you set out Ishigaki Island Cycle around Difficulty Cycling See more of Miyako Island, Ishigaki Ishigaki Island is 04 Ishigaki Island ★★★★ Hirakubosaki Lighthouse Island and Kume Island and fall in home to a variety of scenic spots, love. Scan the QR code and look at Toujin grave/Ishigaki Yaima Village/ including Kabira Bay, Kabira bay/ forest of the Recommended the maps to check major sightseeing designated as one of Fukidou River/Hirakubosaki Lighthouse/ Japan’s top 100 Tamatorizaki observatory spots and elevation! google courses landscapes. Distance About 107 km

About 1 hour flight main Okinawa Elevation gain 623m island course from Okinawa main island Time About 9 hrs. (includes rest time) velodash Difficulty Difficulty Miyako Island ★★★★ Painushima Airport/Sokobaru ★★★ Dam/Yonehara Yaeyama Palm Colony/Mangrove forest of the 04 Fukidou River/Tamatorizaki See the beautiful Remote island course Observation Deck Miyako blue ocean and untouched Distance About 48 km natural beauty Elevation gain 453m google Time About 5 hrs. (includes rest time) About 55 minute flight from Okinawa main island Yonehara Yaeyama Palm Colony

Ikema Island

Cycling in northern part 05 Painushima main island Okinawa round trip course Cape Higashi Hennazaki 05 of Ishigaki Island velodash Ishigaki Airport

390 Cycle around Distance About 94 km 01 Elevation gain 320m 03 01 Miyako Island Time About 8 hrs. (includes rest time) Difficulty Ti-da Bridge/Tsumugi Bridge

Kaichu Park/Yukishio Museum/Ikema Ohashi Bridge/Shimajiri ★★★ Mangrove Forest/Higa Road Park/Cape Higashi Hennazaki/

Kaihoukan/Muiga/Imugya Marine Garden/Ueno German Culture Kume Island cycling holiday Miyako Airport A new kind of Village/Shima No Eki Miyako/Painagama Beach Blessed with 390 velodash abundant natural beauty, all of Kume 02 Island is designated a Difficulty velodash Imugya Marine Garden nature park of Difficulty google ★★ Bade Haus Kume Island/Mifuga/Hiyajo ★★★ Kume Island Cycling Banta/Tei-da Bridge Tsumugi Bridge About 35 minute flight 06 About 3 hours and Distance About 33 km Elevation gain 255m 15 minutes by ferry

Time About 5 hrs. (includes rest time) from Okinawa main island Rental bike

06 Ikema Ohashi Bridge Difficulty Resort Hotel Kume Island/ Chura Fukugi/Tengogu/ ★ Kumejima Tsumugi/Eef beach Kuma island Airport Distance About 12 km Miyako Island Taira/ Useful information 03 Miyako Island Ueno/ 07 Cycling 02 Cape Higashi Hennazaki Cycling Elevation gain 18m 89 Ou Island Time About 2 hrs. (includes rest time) Miyako Island Marine Park/ German Garden Village/Uipya Road Park Yukishio Museum/Ikema Ohashi Bridge Chura Fukugi Imugya Marine Garden/Muiga/Kaihoukan Distance About 35 km Elevation gain 55m Cape Higashi Hennazaki/Underground dam park Miyako island Mamoru Time About 4 hrs. (includes rest time) velodash Distance About 36 km Elevation gain 256m velodash Kume Island Pottering 07 velodash Time About 5 hrs. (includes rest time) Challenge yourself! Okinawa has a culture and natural beauty Before you set out that you can only find on such a small island and each region has its own distinct feel. Difficulty Cycle all the way around Cycle approximately 100 km a day over 4 ★★★★★ days and experience all that Okinawa has to offer. Scan the QR code and look at the Okinawa main island google maps to check major sightseeing spots and elevation! Okinawa main Okinawa island course

Difficulty day Kunigami ★★★★ Village Okuyanbaru no Sato day Journey up the west 2 coast resort Remote island course 1 Higashi Village Mihama American Village/Kinabanjo/Sea Side Drive-In/ Experience the natural beauty Kouki beach/Bise no fukugi/Rikarika Warumi/ day Kouri Island Kouri Island of the Yanbaru region Ogimi Village 2 Nakijin Distance About 105 km 449 Yagaji Village Island Elevation gain 462m Yanbaru no mori Visitor Center/Yuiyui Kunigami/ Along the coast of Onna Village 505 /Okuyanbaru no Sato/Community store/ Time About 8 hrs. (includes rest time) Motobu Sunrise Higashi Town velodash Distance About 109 km Elevation gain 1132m main island Okinawa Nago City 58 round trip course Time About 10 hrs. (includes rest time) velodash

329 Kyoda IC day Ginoza Village Difficulty 1 58 Kin Town Cape Kyan ★★★ Difficulty Onna Village day ★★★★

58 3 cycling holiday A new kind of

Yomitan Ikei Island Village 58 Okinawa City 329 Miyagi Island Uruma City Henza Island Kadena Town Hamahiga Island Chatan &goal Town

start Katsuren Castle Site Rental bike Kitanakagusuku Ginowan Village City Nishihara IC Nakagusuku Village Urasoe City day Visit the sacred sites Nishihara Town day Explore the east coast and discover the charm from the Ryukyu Dynasty and battlefields Naha IC Yonabaru Town of Okinawa 329 3 4 Naha Airport Haebaru Naha City Town Ganju-eki Nanjo/Minami-no Eki Yaese/ Useful information Nanjo City Wansaka Oura Park/Michi-no-eki(Roadside Distance About 108 km Himeyuri-no-to Monument/Cape Kyan/Michi-no-eki Yaese City Station) Ginoza/Kin Bay/Kaichu Road/ Elevation gain 722m (Roadside Station) Itoman/Senaga Island Tomigusuku/ Tomigusuku 507 Katsuren Castle Site/Okinawa Nakachi IC City Comprehensive Athletic Park Time About 9 hrs. (includes rest time) Distance About 70 km Elevation gain Ou Island 372m Itoman City Time About 6 hrs. (includes rest time) velodash day velodash 4 Riding around an unfamiliar area can be daunting. Before you set out Recommended! Discover places that even the locals don’t know Let one of our local accredited guides about together with our qualified guides! show you around. See below for a list of the area offering rental Guided tours Cycle friendly area bike and a comprehensive range of (City/Town/Village) recommended cycling courses, etc. Let them uncover the local charm.

Discover areas not included in 1 Nanjo City Tourism Association 098-948-4611 Okinawa main Okinawa the guide books and other Guided tours are based primarily around Naha and will Tours cater from 1 rider and include leisurely rides 541 Chinenkudeken, Nanjo City [Business hours] 9:00-18:00 island course hidden treasures. take you around the popular sightseeing spots like around Naha and tours to the cafes in Chatan. [email protected] Kokusai St. and also introduce you to the history and Enjoy a ride with added peace culture of Okinawa. Ride on your own, as part of a group or take one of our long rides. Electric power assisted rental bikes (standard bikes) of mind and discover more Naha Chatan Along the southern coast Naha Urasoe are available. Cycle around and enjoy the abundant about the charm of Okinawa Churapota RUN RIDE POINT natural beauty, history, culture and people of Nanjo. from our friendly guides. 098-888-0064 098-917-6440 No. of people: 2-6 people No. of people: 1-5 people Bicycle City planning promotion office, Remote island course Languages: English Languages: English 2 Commerce and Tourism Bureau, Nago City Office

Experience “slow tourism” riding at 15 km/h Free photographs, guides can speak English and Chinese. 2F, Nago City Industrial Support Center, 0980-53-7530 and “thalassotherapy” as part of Enjoy a leisurely cycling tour along Guided tours around spots recommended 1-19-24 Oonaka, Nago City [Business hours] 8:30-17:15 a new kind of cycling holiday. the beautiful oceanside. by the owner. Nago City is the birthplace of the bicycle culture in Okinawa Prefecture. We are working to build and promote the “Cycling Golden Route”. Okinawa main island Okinawa round trip course

3 Kumejima Town Tourist Association 098-851-7973

We offer a new kind of cycling holiday with a variety of Cycling courses can be arranged to suit individual riding No bags necessary! Take a rental bike and ride around 160-57 Higa, Kumejima Town (Information plaza) tours to fully enjoy Okinawa that also include pickup and ability. Customers can receive photos taken during the Okinawa on your own customized tour. [Business hours] 8:30-17:30 [email protected] drop off services. tour for free. We offer rental bike and a full range of cycle-friendly Naha Chatan Onna Tomigusuku City Itoman City Naha Chatan Northern part of the main island Kunigami hotels. “Sugar Ride Kume Island” is also a popular KARIYUSHI Hotels OKK Diving & Cycling Okinawa Jiyujikan RIDE & STAY cycling event with a lot of repeat riders. 098-866-0791 098-943-1161 http://ride-stay.com cycling holiday No. of people: 2-30 people No. of people: 1 person or more No. of people: 1 person or more A new kind of Languages: English, Chinese Languages: English, Chinese Languages: English, Chinese

The bike share scheme allows to you rent a bike for Cycle around a different part of Okinawa as long as you like, when you need it. Bicycles can be Anyone can Monthly Ride main island each month. Bike share rented from multiple bike stations. Check for a bike participate! docking station near you and get on your bike! Regular cycling events [Organizer] Okinawa Cycling Association [Date] Generally the 2nd Sunday of each month

[Time] Meet at 8:00 and finish around 14:00 [Distance] 40-70km Rental bike

1 CHURACHARI 2 HELLO CYCLING Cycling events you can Good Morning Ride Ideal for beginners! enjoy with local riders. [Organizer] Okinawa Ringyo Co., Ltd. Main service areas Main service areas Casual riding groups. [Date] Generally the 1st Saturday of each month Naha City/Chatan Town Naha City/Urasoe City/Ginowan City/Okinawa [Time] Meet at 7:00 and finish around 10:00 [Distance] About 15-20km City/Onna Village/Nago City/Motobu Town

Bicycle types Useful information Electric power Bicycle types assisted bike Electric power assisted bike See below for inquiries about other cycling events in Okinawa. How to Use Okinawa Cycle Tourism Association (OCTA) See the website for How to Use [email protected] Please feel free to contact us for details. details, including prices See the website for facebook details, including prices Southern Okinawa main island Languages English Kume Island Languages English Kume Island Languages English Before you set out

Rental bike 1 Okinawa Ringyo Haebaru store 8 RESORT HOTEL KUME ISLAND 9 KUMEJIMA EEF BEACH HOTEL 517-3 Kanegusuku, Haebaru Town 411 Magari, Kumejima Town 548 Janado, Kumejima town 098-888-0064 098-985-8001 098-985-7111 [email protected] https://kumeisland.com/ https://www.courthotels.co.jp/kumejima/ https://okirin.ti-da.net/ [Rental hours] 9:00-18:00 [Regular holiday] Open all year round [Rental hours] 9:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00 [Business hours] 10:00-19:00 [Regular holiday] Tuesday Bike types Cross bike, Road bike Bike types Cross Bike Bike types Cross bike, Road bike, E-Bike Okinawa main Okinawa

See our list of recommended rental bike shops. Option Helmet 500 yen Option Helmet is free of charge island course All bikes are carefully maintained so that you can How to make a reservation E-mail/Phone call/Store enjoy your ride in total safety. Other Drop offs, deliveries, on-site repairs, guided tours

Naha Languages English Naha Languages English, Chinese Kume Island Languages English Kume Island Languages English Remote island course 2 Okinawa Ringyo Maejima 2 3 Okinawa Jiyujikan RIDE&STAY 10 Cypress Resort Kume Island 11 Home Plaza Yoshinaga 2-10-3 Maejima Naha City 1-31-21 Mihara, Naha City 803-1 Oohara Kumejima Town 188-7 Higa, Kumejima Town 098-943-6768 098-943-2853 098-985-3700 098-985-8869 [email protected] *See the website for details. https://www.cypresshotels.jp/kumejima/ [Rental hours] Mon-Sat 8:00-19:00 https://okirin.ti-da.net/ [email protected] [Rental hours] 9:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00 Sun 9:00-18:00 [Business hours] 7:00-20:00 [Regular holiday] Open all year round http://ride-stay.com Bike types Mini velo, Cross-bike, Electric assist Bike types Cross bike, Road bike Bike types Cross bike, Road bike, E-Bike Bike types Cross bike, Road bike, Junior road, E-Bike Other Bike rental for guests only Option Free helmet rental How to make a reservation E-mail/Phone call/Store How to make a reservation Reservation Form/Email/Phone call /Store main island Okinawa

*Overnight rentals OK round trip course Other Ride and drop, bike delivery, roadside service, guided tours Other Bookings essential

Northern Okinawa main island Languages English Chatan Languages English Ishigaki Island Languages English Ishigaki Island Languages English

4 Noleggio cycle 5 SUNSET BIKES 12 Happy Pedal 13 POTTERING OKINAWA 090-9290-4439 (Enomoto) 2-5-17 Mihama, Chatan Town 2064-470 Oohama Ishigaki City 519-19 Shiraho, Ishigaki City cycling holiday [email protected] 098-955-2694 0980-87-0967 090-7921-7349 A new kind of https://www.noleggio-cicli.blue/ [email protected] [email protected] https://pottering.okinawa/ http://sunset-bikes.com/ https://happy-pedal.jp/ [Rental hours] 8:30-18:00 [Regular holiday] None Bike types Mini velo, Cross-bike [Business hours] 11:00-19:30 [Regular holiday] Open all year round How to make a reservation Reservation Form/Phone call/E-mail Bike types Road bike Bike types Road bike Other Delivered rental bikes (bikes can be delivered to and collected Bike types Cross bike, Road bike How to make a reservation Phone call/Reservation Form How to make a reservation Reservation Form/Phone call from your desired location, free delivery to Nago and Nakijin), How to make a reservation E-mail/Phone call/Store Option Riding with staff, support car Option Guide's support service luggage storage, guided tours, cycling route information Other Bike availability subject to weather Other Included (delivery to your location, pickup service, helmet, bike Other Included (bike delivery/collection, helmet, front light, tail light, computer, day light, puncture repair kit, chain lock, bottled drink) puncture repair kit, spare tube, pump, bike computer, etc.) Rental bike

Northern Okinawa main island Languages English Northern Okinawa main island Languages English Ishigaki Island Languages English Miyako Island Languages English

6 Hub Cycle Okinawa Main Store 7 Hub Cycle Okinawa 2nd shop 14 Ishigaki Jitensha Shoukai 15 Rent cycle Plussnido 1-15-14-1 Minato Nago city (Inside Nago Bus Terminal) 13-3 Misakicho Ishigaki City Pottering at Miyako Island 422-2 Miyazato, Nago City 0980-59-7356 0980-82-3255 Please see the website for details [email protected] 0980-59-4476 [Rental hours] 9:00-19:00 on rental bikes. Useful information [email protected] https://www.hubcycleokinawa.com/ [Regular holiday] Sunday http://www.plus2do.jp/index.html [Business hours] 10:30-19:30 [Regular holiday] Wednesday https://www.hubcycle-cafelounge.com/ [Business hours] 9:00-19:00 [Regular holiday] Thursday Bike types Cross bike, Road bike Bike types City bike, Road bike, Kids bike Bike types City bike, Road bike, Kids bike How to make a reservation Phone call/Store How to make a reservation Email/Phone call/Store How to make a reservation Email/Phone call/Store Other Luggage storage (no charge) Support for when punctures and other problems

happen on the road. See our list of shops that offer Before you set out Bike repair shops roadside support. Okinawa Cycling Calendar *Please note that a rapid response may not be possible at all times. The climate on the tropical island of Okinawa is vastly different to that of Honshu, the main island of Japan. 1 Okinawa Ringyo Haebaru store 2 Okinawa Ringyo Maejima 2 See below for temperature changes over the year and what to wear. 517-3 Kanegusuku, Haebaru Town 098-888-0064 2-10-3 Maejima Naha City 098-943-6768 Use this information to prepare for your travels!!

Business hours 10:00-19:00 Regular holiday Tuesday Business hours 7:00-20:00 Regular holiday Open all year round Average temperature/ Feels like Recommended clothing/items Okinawa main Okinawa https://okirin.ti-da.net/ https://okirin.ti-da.net/ Languages English rainfall island course Bike types City, Electric, Mini velo, MTB, Cross, Road, Kids Bike types City, Electric, Mini velo, MTB, Cross, Road, Kids Temperature difference to mainland Japan is about +10°C. This time of 17.0°C year is characterized by strong seasonal winds and rain. In addition to Repairs All adjustments, puncture repairs Repairs All adjustments, puncture repairs Jan. Chilly inner wear, you will feel most comfortable wearing 2 long sleeve cycling Area All of the main island (3,000-8,000 yen) Area All of the main island (3,000-8,000 yen) 107.0mm shirts or 1 long sleeve shirt with a windbreaker (no sleeves OK). We recommend wearing fleece lined, long bike pants.

Like January, the temperature can change from being hot to cold 3 Hub Cycle Okinawa Main Store 4 Haneji CYCLE REPAIR SERVICE 17.1°C although there are more warmer days. We recommend a raincoat in Feb. Chilly case of sudden showers. This time of year, Okinawa sees a large Remote island course 1-15-14-1 Minato Nago city 0980-59-7356 [email protected] 090-9784-6074 119.7mm number of visitors including professional teams and riders from both (Nakasone) Business hours 10:30-19:30 Regular holiday Wednesday Japan and overseas chasing the warmer weather. Hours Weekends and weekdays (After 18:00) https://www.hubcycleokinawa.com/ Languages English We recommend wearing inner wear and a thin, long sleeve shirt. Bring a https://haneji-cycle-repair.net/ Languages English 18.9°C Bike types City bike, Road bike, Kids bike Mar. Warm raincoat for the rain and sudden drops in temperature. We recommend Bike types Cross bike / Road bike 161.4mm normal bike pants with removable leggings. We recommend ladies wear Repairs All adjustments, puncture repairs thin, long bike pants. Repairs All adjustments, puncture repairs Nago City/Nakijin Village/ Motobu Town/Ogimi Village/ Area Nago City/Motobu Town/Ogimi Village/Kunigami Village/ This is the start of summer in Okinawa. If you feel the heat, you may be Kunigami Village/Higashi Village/Ginowan Village/Onna Village Area Onna Village/Ginoza Village/Kin Town 21.4°C OK in a short sleeve shirt, but we recommend wearing a long sleeve shirt Apr. Warm that you can remove easily or long sleeve inner wear. Short bike pants main island Okinawa 165.7mm are also suitable. Ladies may want to wear thin, long bike pants that will round trip course also serve as protection against the sun. How to travel with your bike when cycling Ride your own Early May can be hot and humid with the wet season setting in around around Okinawa. Traveling by plane bike around May 24.0°C Humid the end of golden week. You will need long sleeves and a raincoat when Moving around by plane is necessary in Okinawa! 231.6mm (rainyseason) it starts to rain. Short bike pants will be suitable. Ladies may want to wear with your bike Okinawa, so let’s look at some important thin, long bike pants that will also serve as protection against the sun. points when traveling with your bike. Wet season continues to the end of the month. Short sleeves are fine but 26.8°C Bike bag Humid you may need arm covers if you are concerned about sunburn. Short When traveling on a plane with your bike, you will Jun. bike pants are suitable however ladies may want to wear thin, long bike

(rainy season) cycling holiday

247.2mm A new kind of Traveling with need a special bike bag in which to store your bike. pants that will also serve as protection against the sun. Special care needs to be taken to prevent your bike your bike This is the peak of summer! Although it gets very hot after 10 am, the being damaged while in the bag. Make sure to 28.9°C Very hot maximum temperature is not that high compared to mainland Japan. protect your bike using commercially available Jul. Similarly to May and June, we recommend thin clothing, however it is You will need a bike bag, hard 141.4mm fittings and covers. necessary to protect yourself against sunstroke and ultraviolet rays. case or cardboard box!! The sun is very hot with temperatures getting very high after 10 am. 28.7°C Similarly to May and June, we recommend thin clothing, however it is 1 2 3 Aug. Very hot 240.5mm necessary to protect yourself against sunstroke and ultraviolet rays. Care End metal Derailleur end should be taken against squalls where a lot of rain can fall in certain areas. fittings metal fittings Hot temperatures continue through to the middle of the month. It gets Rental bike 27.6°C very hot after 10 am. Similarly to May and June, we recommend thin Sep. Very hot clothing, however it is necessary to protect yourself against sunstroke 260.5mm and ultraviolet rays. Nightfall can appear to come quickly. You might want to check the brightness of your sunglasses. Sprocket cover The sun starts to lose some of its bite. Mornings and evenings are cooler 25.2°C Oct. Cool making this an ideal time of the year for training. You can wear short 152.9mm sleeves and pants, but it might be an idea to pack arm covers for when Use commercially available end metal fittings on Secure end metal fittings to the rear too. Push the A sprocket cover will help protect the frame from the temperature drops suddenly.

your front forks to prevent damage. End metal derailleur down to protect it. being scratched or getting dirty. A chain cover will Useful information fittings are a must-have item when traveling with also help keep your bike clean! Starts to feel more like autumn with comfortable weather continuing. 22.1°C your bike! Nov. Cool While the mornings can be cool, by the middle of the day the 110.2mm temperature is the same as summer. Short sleeves and pants are suitable. Similar to October, you may want to pack arm covers, etc. Inquire with your airline about baggage allowances. !! Overcast conditions become more frequent and the days grow shorter. 18.7°C While a long sleeve shirt with a fleece lining will not be over the top, you *Changes in air pressure can cause punctures. Let out all the air from your tires before travelling. Dec. Cold may be more comfortable wearing a thin, long sleeve shirt with long *Crowding can be expected during cycling events. There may be times you cannot load your bike 102.8mm sleeve inner wear. You can wear short bike pants, but it might be an idea on the plane you are boarding. to pack leg warmers as well.