Earth Life Marine Club
アースライフマリンクラブBike rentalKume-jimaEnglish spoken
Earth Life Marine Club in Janado, Kumejima, rents e-assist bicycles from ¥2,500 for six hours alongside its snorkel, dive and cruise trips and room-only lodging, with cash payment only and a little English.
Sugar Ride's organizers describe Kumejima's 90 km course as one with hard climbs and a north coast that faces the wind, so an e-bike makes sense on this island. Earth Life is a marine outfit in Janado that adds e-assist bikes to its boat trips and rooms, and its sea trips include transfers from the port or airport. Pay in cash and phone ahead, since there's no online booking.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-assist bicycle rental, 6 hoursCash only | ¥2,500 / bike | 6 hours | Year-round |
| Marine trips: Hatenohama snorkelling, diving, island cruise, sunset cruise, boat fishing¥3,500–50,000 depending on the trip; transfers to the port or airport included | ¥3,500 / person | Varies | Year-round, sea permitting |
| Room-only lodging | ¥5,500 / person per night | Night | Year-round |
The fleet
- E-bikeE-assist bicycles¥2,500 / day
- Booking
- Phone 090-8597-6082 (Murata) or 090-8419-6011 (Munakata), or email muccy411@gmail.com. Cash only.
- Repairs
- No
Meeting point at Janado 509-2, Kumejima; no parking of its own, so park in the nearby port. Listed by the Kumejima Town Tourism Association, which also lists Resort House Minami (bicycles and 50 cc scooters) and Island Expert Kumejima for rentals.
Worth knowing
- Combine a morning Hatenohama snorkel with an afternoon e-bike loop and the transfer comes with the boat trip.
- Bring cash; the tourism association lists the club as cash only.
FAQ
Quick answers about Earth Life Marine Clubよくある質問
Can I rent an e-bike on Kumejima?
Yes. Earth Life Marine Club in Janado rents e-assist bicycles from ¥2,500 for six hours, paid in cash; book by phone on 090-8597-6082. The Kumejima Town Tourism Association also lists Resort House Minami and Island Expert Kumejima for rentals.
Does Earth Life Marine Club speak English?
Yes. The Kumejima Town Tourism Association's listing says the club can manage a little English, so keep messages short and simple.
How much does Earth Life Marine Club charge?
Earth Life Marine Club lists E-assist bicycle rental, 6 hours from ¥2,500 per bike (6 hours).
Is Earth Life Marine Club open in winter?
Earth Life Marine Club: No seasonal closure is listed. Sea trips depend on the weather, and Sugar Ride's organizers describe Kumejima's north coast as the side that takes the north wind.
What bikes does Earth Life Marine Club rent?
Earth Life Marine Club rents e bike bikes from ¥2,500 a day.