※Bike Rental subsidy program accepting applications starting October 8
Cycling is an activity where you can enjoy sightseeing while avoiding the 3 C’s.
In order to create an opportunity for many people to enjoy sightseeing while cycling courses such as “Biwa-ichi” and “Biwa-ichi Plus”, the prefecture will carry out the following.

Period

Thursday, July 1, 2021 – Friday, December 31, 2021

Subject to subsidy

Bicycle rental fees at bicycle rental shops in the prefecture subject for subsidy
(Eligible for residents of Shiga prefecture only. Limited to sports-type bicycle rentals.)

Amount of subsidy

Max 50% of bicycle rental fee (Subsidized according to the following categories)
1-day rental max 2,000 yen
2-day rental max 4,000 yen
more than 3-day rental max 5,000 yen
(1-day rental refers to returning the bicycle the same day it was rented)

Bicycle Rental Shops (as of July 1, 2021)

【Otsu】
◆Otsu Station Tourist Information Center OTSURY
TEL 077-522-3830
address Vierra Otsu, Kasuga-cho 1-3, Otsu
◆Biwaichi Ouen Salon (Jidensha Kobo Fit)
TEL 077-545-4700
address Ichiriyama 1-chome 24-11, Otsu
【Moriyama】
◆Giant Store Biwako Moriyama
TEL 077-584-2033
address  Imahama-cho jikken-ya 2876, Moriyama
【Ritto】
◆Tehara Eki-mae Omi Ritto Renta-cycle
TEL 077-551-0126
address Tehara Station 2F, Tehara 3-chome 1-30, Ritto
【Hino】
◆Nishizuka Shouten
TEL 0748-52-0340
address Hino-cho uchi-ike 785, Gamo
【Maibara】
◆Biwako Isshuu Renta-cycle
TEL 090-3863-8453
address Maibara 413-1, Maibara
【Nagahama】
◆Kita Omi Resort
TEL 0749-85-8888
address Takatsuki-cho Karakawa 89, Nagahama
◆L’Hotel du Lac (limited to overnight guests)
TEL 0749-89-1888
address Nishiazai-cho ooura 2064, Nagahama
【Takashima】
◆Biwako Takashima Tourism Association
TEL 0740-33-7101
address Shin-asahicho asahi 1-chome 10-1, Takashima
◆ JR Makino Station Tourist Information Center
TEL 0740-28-1188
address Makino-cho nishihama 1209-8, Takashima
◆JR Omi Imazu Station Tourist Information Center
TEL 0740-22-4201
address Imazu-cho nakoji 1-9, Takashima
◆JR Adogawa Station Tourist Information Center
TEL 0740-32-2464
address Adogawa-cho nishiyurugi 601-2, Takashima
◆JR Omi Takashima Station Tourist Information Center
TEL 0740-36-1314
address Katsuno-daimon 2245-5, Takashima

Please refer to the Shiga-Plus Cycle Promotion Council (Shiga-plus Saikuru Suishin Kyogikai) HP for details.

Other

Please inquire store regarding fees for other options.