Shimasora Pottering
しまそらポタリング24°50′ N 125°09′ EBike rentalShimojiEnglish spoken
Shimasora Pottering rents geared folding bicycles for ¥3,000 a day and 16-inch folding e-bikes for ¥4,800 a day from the information counter at Miyako Shimojishima Airport (2026/27 prices), for riders aged 10 and over and at least 140 cm tall.
Pickup and return happen at the airport's tourist information counter on Shimoji, so you can land and ride to the 17END shoreline or over to Irabu without a car. The e-bikes are compact folders with three gears, about 12 kg without the battery, and the operator puts their range at about 20 km a charge depending on load. Plan e-bike loops around Shimoji and Irabu with that number in mind.
Book through Tabirai by 19:00 the day before and pay by card. Tabirai bookings get day-of guidance in simple English, and the operator asks you to add your nationality in the booking notes. E-bikes are few, so a booking can be switched to a geared bike, and a 2025 Mapple listing says the folding bikes fit on the route buses for a one-way day.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geared bicycle, one day¥1,800 for two hours. | ¥3,000 / bike per day | Day | 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 |
| Folding e-bike, one day¥3,000 for two hours; e-bikes are limited and a booking may be switched to a geared bike. | ¥4,800 / bike per day | Day | 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 |
The fleet
- City bikeGeared folding bicycles, about 10 kgSizes Riders 140 cm and over¥3,000 / day
- E-bikeFolding e-bike, 16-inch wheels, 3-speed, 12 kg without battery, about 20 km a charge by the operator's figureSizes Riders 140 cm and over¥4,800 / day
- Included
- insurance, luggage storage, bag rental on request
- Delivery
- No shuttle; pickup and return at the tourist information counter in the Miyako Shimojishima Airport terminal.
- Booking
- Online through Tabirai by 19:00 the day before, paid by credit card; same-day no-shows are charged in full. Rentals start hourly from 9:30 to late afternoon.
Riders must be 10 or older and at least 140 cm tall. A February 2025 Mapple listing says the folding bikes can go on the route buses, and gives the counter's phone as 0980-78-6606. The operator lists its office at Shima no Eki Miyako, 870-1 Hirara Nagama.
FAQ
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Can you rent a bicycle at Shimojishima Airport?
Yes. Shimasora Pottering rents geared folding bicycles for ¥3,000 a day and folding e-bikes for ¥4,800 a day from the tourist information counter in the Miyako Shimojishima Airport terminal (2026/27 prices). Book by 19:00 the day before.
How far can a Shimasora Pottering e-bike go on one charge?
About 20 km, by the operator's figure, depending on load. The Shimasora Pottering e-bikes are 16-inch folders with three gears.
Does Shimasora Pottering speak English?
Yes. Shimasora Pottering works in Japanese and English.
Is Shimasora Pottering open in winter?
Shimasora Pottering: The airport counter opens 9:00–19:00 under the plan running 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, so winter visits are covered.
What bikes does Shimasora Pottering rent?
Shimasora Pottering rents city bikes from ¥3,000 a day, e bike bikes from ¥4,800 a day.
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