Churachari bike share
ちゅらチャリBike rentalEnglish spoken
Churachari is the e-assist bike share run by Docomo Bike Share in Naha and neighbouring towns, costing ¥220 per 30 minutes or ¥1,650 for a one-day pass, with returns at any port and an app sign-up that needs a smartphone able to receive SMS.
Churachari's e-assist share bikes cover short hops around Naha well, and the motor takes the sting out of the climb to Shuri. Unlock with the app or a registered Suica-type card, ride to another port and leave the bike in the rack. Every ride carries insurance. Sign-up asks for a smartphone that can receive SMS, and the counter day pass asks for a contactable mobile number and photo ID, so sort that out before you count on it.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-ride membership¥220 for each further 30 minutes, capped at ¥2,200 a day until 23:59 | ¥220 / first 30 minutes | Per ride | Year-round, 24 hours |
| One-day pass with IC cardUnlimited rides; sold at counters listed on the port map; needs a contactable mobile phone and photo ID | ¥1,650 / day | Until 23:59 on the day of purchase | Year-round |
| One-day pass bought at a convenience storeNeeds a smartphone that can receive SMS | ¥1,650 / day | Until 23:59 on the day of purchase | Year-round |
The fleet
- E-bikeE-assist share bikesSizes For riders 145 cm and taller¥1,650 / day
- Included
- personal accident cover, third-party liability cover up to ¥200 million per accident
- One-way
- Return to any Churachari port; bikes cannot be left outside a port.
- Booking
- Register in Docomo Bike Share's 'Bike Share Service' app with a d account, Apple or Google ID, a credit card or d Payment, and a smartphone that receives SMS. A transport IC card such as Suica or OKICA can be registered as the key.
- Repairs
- No
Docomo Bike Share runs the scheme. Some ports close for periods; the app's port map shows which are live.
Worth knowing
- Return the bike to a port before you stop for lunch; time spent parked outside a port keeps the meter running.
- Register your IC card as a key and you can unlock with a tap.
FAQ
Quick answers about Churachari bike shareよくある質問
Is there a bike share in Naha?
Yes. Churachari, run by Docomo Bike Share, has e-assist bikes at ports in Naha and neighbouring towns for ¥220 per 30 minutes or ¥1,650 for a one-day pass. You can return a bike at any port.
What do I need to sign up for Churachari?
You need a smartphone that can receive SMS, an account with d account, Apple or Google, and a credit card or d Payment to register in Docomo Bike Share's app. The one-day pass sold at counters asks for a contactable mobile phone and photo ID. Neither page says the phone number has to be Japanese.
How much does Churachari bike share charge?
Churachari bike share lists Single-ride membership from ¥220 per first 30 minutes (Per ride).
Is Churachari bike share open in winter?
Churachari bike share: Runs 24 hours a day all year.