Kibiji is a plain located on the west side of Okayama city. The 16-km (about 10-mile) Kibiji Bike Path runs through the area.
Rice fields and peach orchards surround the bike path. You will find people, who walk their dogs, do farm work, go to school, around the bike path. You can see daily life in Japan.
Along the way you can stop by some Shinto shrines, Buddhist temple with five-story pagoda, some burial mounds.
You can hire bicycles at bike rental shops, Araki-rent-a-cycle (JR Soja station) and Uedo-rent-a-cycle (JR Bizen-Ichinomiya station), located at the beginning and end of the bike path.
It takes 1.5 or 2 hours, cycling from Soja to Bizen-Icinomiya. Include sightseeing, it takes about 3 or 4 hours.
You can use the "drop-off" service, which allows you to return your bike to the other rental bike shop than where you rent it.
"Kibiji is an interesting place to bike!"
Kibiji bike path
It is a popular cycling route across the Kibi plain. it is a very flat road with signs for bicycles. Students going to school and farmers going to their fields pass this road every day.
BiTCHU KOKUBUN‐JI temple
The pagoda is a landmark of Kibiji.
This pagoda was built in (1704-1711). It was built to protect the country from natural disasters and famine with the help of Buddhism.
Kibitsu-jinja
This shrine enshrines peach boy. The approximately 400m corridor that makes use of the natural terrain is also famous.
↓One traveler's cycling video
A traveler has uploaded a video. It makes you imagine what the Kibiji cycling trip will be like.
Click on the picture to go to that video's page on You Tube.
※The rental fares shown in the video are old fares. Current fares are listed after this.
Rental bike shop
◆Araki-rent-a-cycle：It is located in the side of bus area, in front of JR Soja station.
◆Uedo-rent-a-cycle：It is located in next to the ticket gate of JR BIzen-Ichinomiya station.
◆Takaya-rent-a-cycle：It is located in near Bicchu Kokubunji.
Business hours：9:00 a.m. ～ 5:00 p.m. ※Lending desk closes at 3:30 p.m.
Rental fares
・City bike：1,500yen
(Under 12 years old 500yen)
・Flat-bar-sports bike：2,200yen
・Electric assist bike：2,800yen
・Special large bike：2,800yen
・Tandem bike：6,500yen
※Advance reservations are recommended for bicycle except city bikes
Additional fees
・Return to a different shop：＋500yen
・Guide tour： It depends on the number of participants →Learn more
※We only accept cash.
City bike
Flat-bar-sports bike
Electric assist bike
Special large bike
↑Recommended for people between 180cm and 195cm tall
Tandem bike
↑This 26 inchs tires size bike can be ridden by two people. It can only be used by people whose feet touch the ground when riding the bike.
Maps & Directions
Inquiries about bike rental
When you make a reservation, please send these information
(1) Which rental store you start from
(2) When you arrive at the shop
(3) Which rental store you return
(4) What kind of bike you want to use
(5) How many bikes you want to use
Cancellation Policy
Please read the following cancellation policy carefully before making a reservation with Kibiji Rent-a-Cycle.
Cancellations and Modifications
To cancel or modify your reservation, please notify us by email at least 3 days prior to your scheduled rental date.
Cancellation Fees
If you cancel your reservation after the deadline, the following cancellation fees will apply:
Cancellation 2 days prior to the rental date: 20% of the total rental fee.
Cancellation 1 day prior to the rental date: 50% of the total rental fee.
Cancellation on the day of the rental: 100% of the total rental fee.
No-show: 100% of the total rental fee.
Weather-Related Cancellations
If you wish to cancel your reservation due to a rain forecast, please notify us by the scheduled rental time. In this case, no cancellation fee will be charged.
Please note: This cancellation policy is subject to change without notice.