Taketomi Kanko Center
竹富観光センターBike rentalTaketomi-jima
Taketomi Kanko Center rents city bikes on Taketomi-jima alongside its water-buffalo cart rides, at 441 Taketomi with a free shuttle from the port, open 8:45–16:35; it takes cashless payment only.
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The centre is best known for its water-buffalo carts through the village, and it keeps a rental fleet of city bikes at the same address. It opens every day 8:45 to 16:35 and closes for island rituals, bad weather and cancelled ferries from Ishigaki.
The bike prices on its website are images, and the most recent text figure we found is ¥1,000 a day for a city bike with no hourly option, from a Rito Guide roundup updated in January 2023. Bring a card or a phone wallet, because the counter takes no cash.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| City bike, one dayPrice from a Rito Guide roundup updated January 2023; the centre's website shows its prices as images. No hourly rate then. | ¥1,000 / bike per day | Day | Year-round |
The fleet
- City bikeCity bikes¥1,000 / day
- Delivery
- Free shuttle bus from Taketomi port; the centre is about 15 minutes' walk from the port.
- Pedals
- Flat pedals.
- Booking
- At the counter; payment is cashless only.
Also runs water-buffalo cart tours and the Kanifu restaurant; the glass-bottom boat is on a break.
FAQ
Quick answers about Taketomi Kanko Centerよくある質問
Can you pay cash for a rental bike at Taketomi Kanko Center?
No. Taketomi Kanko Center takes cashless payment only for its rental bikes.
Is there a shuttle from Taketomi port to Taketomi Kanko Center?
Yes. Taketomi Kanko Center runs a free shuttle bus from Taketomi port; on foot the walk takes about 15 minutes.
How much does Taketomi Kanko Center charge?
Taketomi Kanko Center lists City bike, one day from ¥1,000 per bike per day (Day).
Does Taketomi Kanko Center speak English?
Taketomi Kanko Center works in Japanese.
Is Taketomi Kanko Center open in winter?
Taketomi Kanko Center: Open every day 8:45–16:35, closing for island rituals and festivals, bad weather, and days when ferries from Ishigaki are cancelled; an October 2026 notice lists the ritual closures.
What bikes does Taketomi Kanko Center rent?
Taketomi Kanko Center rents city bikes from ¥1,000 a day.