The most popular area as a entrance of Kyoto and a hub for sightseeing. You can start your cycling trip smoothly because there are a lot of tourist attractions on the north side of Kyoto Station.
There are Kyoto Tower and big bus terminal to go downtown on the Karasuma-Central Exit side. Also many restaurants and electronics retail stores such as Bic Camera and Yodobashi Camera.
It is also bicycle-rental battleground because of many accommodations.
Higashi-honganji Temple, Nishi-honganji Temple, Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kyoto Tower
Shops in Kyoto Station (Central Exit)
Kyoto Station ( Central Exit )Kyoto eco Trip [KYOTO TOWER]
522, Shiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
+81-75-354-5468
Kyoto eco Trip [KYOTO TOWER] is the nearest bicycle rental shop from Karasuma Central Exsit of Kyoto Station. It has various lineup especially with rich selection of electric assisted bicycle. The special free cycling map which is created by staff is very useful. Also it has options of Late Return and Pickup with additional fee.
Kyoto Station ( Central Exit )Kyoto Cycling Tour Project [Kyoto Station CT]
552-13, Higashi-Aburanokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
+81-75-354-3636
Kyoto Cycling Tour Project is 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.
Kyoto Station ( Central Exit )KYO no RAKU-CHARI [Kyoto-station-Nanajo Shop]
Room Omori 1F, 124-3-2, Shinhiyoshi-cho, Shimogyo-ku,Kyoto-shi
+81-120-318-319
KYO no RAKU-CHARI is the bicycle rental shop specializing in electric assisted bicycle. You can return the bicycle to the branch shop at Higashiyama-Sanjo. Taking out insurance with 200 yen for one bike is required when you use.
Kyoto Station ( Central Exit )PASSIONE KYOTO
389-1, Mongakucyo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
+81-75-344-0868
PASSIONE KYOTO is the bicycle rental shop specializing in luxury minivelo bicycle such as BD-1, Brompton and Tartaruga. Rental price is a little bit expensive but it's very irresistible for cycle lover. Luxury minivelo with uncompromisingly designed basket. It is the shop full of owner's passion.
Kyoto Station ( Central Exit )Kyoto Miyabiya
323, Kamijyuzuya-machi, shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
+81-75-354-7060
Kyoto Miyabiya is the bicycle rental shop with Japanese Machiya style house which is near Nishihonganji Temple. You can choose best bicycle from the various lineup of 29 types bicycle. It is possible to use multiple-days. They give you rain coat for a rainy day.
Kyoto Station ( Central Exit )Fuune
5, Mikatakonyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
+81-75-371-7800
Fuune is the bicycle rental shop which has various lineup mainly tandem bicycle. Having also bicycle for kid and electric assisted bicycle with child-seat, it's good for family. Plenty of option is attractive such as navigation tool, rucksack and so on. Starting after 4 pm, you can use the bicycle by closing time on the next day with 1-day price.
Kyoto Station ( Central Exit )KYOTO YURU-CHARI CLUB
Masui-building 1F, 466, Zaimoku-cho, Shimogyoku, Kyoto-shi
+81-75-352-1139
KYOTO YURU-CHARI CLUB is the rental bicycle shop which take 24-hour fee structure. This is out of common in Kyoto! It's' cheap price is good for customer who want to enjoy the trip on the cheap.