This area is very convenience to access from outside the prefecture. The Shinkansen Station and many highway bus stops are especially gathering in this area in Kyoto station.
Many accommodations and some large commercial complexes such as AEON-MAll and AVANTI.
There are a lot of attractions on the side of Karasuma-Central Exit.You should ask to make sure to the shop staff how to go through to the opposite side of Kyoto Station when you start your trip.
It’s good for starting safe trip at a shop in Hachijo Exit Area because there is not so heavy traffic than Karasuma-Central Exit.
Toji Temple, Tofukuji Temple, Fushimi-Inari Shrine
Shops in Kyoto Station (Hachijo Exit)
Kyoto Station ( Hachijo Exit )Kyoto eco Trip [FLAGSHIP]
58, Muromachi, Higashi Kujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi
+81-75-691-0794
Kyoto eco Trip [FLAGSHIP] is the nearest bicycle rental shop from Hachijo Exsit, the southern exit, of Kyoto Station. It has an abundant line-up of bicycle, 10 types from city cruiser to electric assisted bicycle. Especially, for electric assisted bicycle, there are 3 types, one for long trip, sporty one, and one with small wheels. The special free cycling map which is created by staff is very useful. Also it has options of Morning&Night Use and Delivery&Pickup.
Kyoto Station ( Hachijo Exit )Kyoto Cycling Tour Project [Kyoto station Hachijo gate CT]
6, Kamitonoda-cho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku,Kyoto-shi
+81-75-354-3636
This is Kyoto station Hachijo gate Cycle Terminal of Kyoto Cycling Tour Project, the biggest bicycle rental shop. You can ride "Ginrin", it's original bicycle with 8 speed-gear. It's possible to return the bicycle to another branch shop with additional fee. However you need to let them know when you leave, you have to make cycling plan in advance.