E-bike
An E-bike (short for electric-assisted mountain bike), with its electric assistance makes it easier to ride long distances and climb slopes easily. It's easy to operate and even those not used to exercise can ride it comfortably. This makes it one of the ideal transportation options to explore the Oki Islands, which are known for their rich natural and varied terrain, as well as various historical and cultural spots. The E-bike allows you to feel the natural wind and weather on your skin and is highly recommended for exploring the Oki Islands' mountains and nearby sea with varying heights.
Schedule スケジュール
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Option 1) Explore the Islands on Your Own
For those who want to explore the islands freely, renting an E-bike from the tourist information center is a great option. The tourist information center can be found at the port of each island.
Rental fee: 2,600 JPY for 3 hours. 800 JPY for each additional hour. The rental fee includes insurance.
Recommended 3-hour Course for Dozen Area
Ama Town
Start from Hishiura Port and ride to Akiya Coast (25 min) and explore different parts of the northern part of town: Oki Shrine, Mt. Kinkoji, Uzukanomikoto Shrine of Uzuka Village, etc.
Nishinoshima Town
Start from Beppu Port and explore Matengai Cliff (45 min), Tsutenkyo Bridge in Kuniga Coast, Yurahime Shrine in Urago Village, etc.
Chibu Village
Start from Kurii Port and bike to Sekiheki Cliff (45 min). Stop by a shop to take a break for snacks and drinks. You will pass through the cattle peacefully relaxing by the roads. It is not difficult to encounter wild Japanese raccoon dogs (tanuki) too.
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Option 2) Private Guided Tour of Ama Town (English available)
The guide will start with a lecture on how to ride an E-bike, and a thorough safety check. The helmet is equipped with an intercom, so you can enjoy explanations from the guide and conversations with your friends while driving. The 6-hour tour includes lunch and snacks.
Start around 10:00
5 minute ride to Akikya Coast
5 minute ride to Shio-kaze Farm (Ama Town cow farm)
10 minute ride to Uzukanomikoto Shrine / Saburoiwa Rocks
10 minutes ride to Kitabu Ohashi Bridge
15 minute ride to Oki Shrine
25 minute ride to Dozen Caldera
15 minute ride to finish at Hishura Port
(There are also other courses such as a visit to Matsushima Island or Tenkawa Springs or rock oyster farm)
Access
・For option 1, rent the E-bike from the tourist information center located inside the ferry terminal building on each island.
・For option 2, the tour starts from Oki Shizenmura near Mt Kinkoji. You can access by car (20 min) or by bus (not very frequent). Shizenmura can offer a pick-up service at an extra cost. Please inquire when making a booking.
Booking
・ E-bike Booking at Ama Tourism Association
・ Private Guided Tour of Ama Town offered by Oki Shizenmura
*The website is in English only. If you need assistance with booking, please fill out Entô inquiry form.
・E-bike Booking at Nishinoshima Tourism Associaton
・ E-bike Booking at Chiburijima Tourism Association
アクセス
access
① Hishiura Port Terminal Rental at Ama Tourism Association
② Oki Shizenmura meeting / dissolution: 20 minutes by taxi from Entô near Kinkoji Mt. 200 yen by bus