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Description
Overview
To help people discover the charms of cycling around Lake Hamana, the Bentenjima Cycle Gate, a bicycle rental base, has opened in Bentenjima Seaside Park, a three-minute walk from Bentenjima Station on the JR Tokaido Line.
Bentenjima Station, the starting point for Lake Hamana cycling, is easily accessible. Take the Tokaido Shinkansen for about an hour and a half from Tokyo or Osaka, then transfer to a local train, and you’ll arrive at a few stops.
For beginner cyclists, a one-way course of about 12km has been set up from Bentenjima to Kanzanji Onsen (Hot Spring). There are almost no ups and downs, and there are bicycle-only paths, so it’s very easy to ride without getting lost.
*This is the self-guided tour where guests explore the course on their own.
Itinerary
| Time | Contents |
|---|---|
| 11:00 | Rent a bicycle at Bentenjima Cycle Gate and set off on your cycling adventure |
| 11:40 | Get a panoramic view of Lake Hamana from the 7km long Hamanako Bridge, a spectacular spot |
| 12:00 | Head to Kanzanji Onsen(Hot Spring) via a 5km long bicycle-only path |
| 12:30 | Arrive at Kanzanji Onsen. Enjoy Lake Hamana’s famous eel at one of the many eel specialty restaurants |
| 15:00 | Leave your bike at Kanzanji Onsen and head to the hot springs for a day trip. Take a bus or taxi to Hamamatsu Station |
Highlights
| Availability/ Operating Hours | Every day except December 29th to January 3rd 9:00-16:30 (April-September) 9:00-16:00 (October-March) |
|---|---|
| Meeting Time | Rent a bicycle at Bentenjima Cycle Gate by 3:00 PM（Final rental time） If you plan to follow the course as outlined above, please rent a bicycle by around 11:00 AM. |
| Meeting Place | Bentenjima Cycle Gate |
| Time Required | At Least an hour and a half |
| Price | 2,000 to 7,000 yen/1 bicycle *It depends on the bicycle type. |
| Number of Persons | Available for one person or more |
| What’s included | ― |
| What to bring | ― |
| Language | Japanese ＆ English |
| Wheelchair Friendly | No |
| Kids Friendly | No |
| Reservation | Online reservations can be made up until 3:00 PM the day before. Same-day walk-ins are also welcome if there are spaces available. |
| Payment Option | Cash／Credit Card |
| Cancellation Policy | Cancellations must be made through the reservation system by 8:00 AM on the day of use. After that time, please call the Maisaka Cho Tourism Association (070-6411-0697). If no contact is made and one hour has passed since the reservation time, the reservation will be automatically canceled (no payment required). |
| Notes | The fee will be paid at the Bentenjima Cycle Gate when you register on the day. Bicycles can be rented until 3:00 PM on the day of rental. |
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