Don't know any rental places beyond the hourly rentals near the palace, but cycle commuting is completely legal and not unusual. We have one guy in our office who does 30 km each way, every day, rain or shine.
it's allowed and very usual.Hey guys
I will be visiting Tokyo for the first time next week. I was wondering if cycling is allowed in the city as a mode of transportation? If yes, anyone knows of a rental place where i can rent a bike for one week?
especially when you're a gaijin right ?- the risk of JA rozzers stopping you to check the bike registration. this is normal here.
also since recently it's forbidden to use earphones while on a bike
really ? maybe it was abandoned after that as there was a fuss about it when they announced the prohibition a couple of years ago :If by recently you mean since shortly after the invention of the walkman....
It was illegal when I first came here in the 80s... this I know because I got pulled up for it!
really ? maybe it was abandoned after that as there was a fuss about it when they announced the prohibition a couple of years ago :
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/06/29/reference/law-gets-serious-cycling-safety/
especially when you're a gaijin right ?
Even if a used bike is cheaper they won't sell unless you have a license. Kind of like some countries with TV license laws won't sell you a TV without seeing your valid license.
are we talking about bicycles or motorbikes ?Renting is the best option if you're a tourist. Even if a used bike is cheaper they won't sell unless you have a license. Kind of like some countries with TV license laws won't sell you a TV without seeing your valid license.
Bicycles! Heard it firsthand from a bikeshop while helping an American friend on a tour of duty at Yokosuka look for a bike.
Well, it just ain't true. You don't need any kind of licence or any other paper except money to buy a bicycle in Japan. Just go to any bigger supermarket and buy one.
I have bought at least half a dozen during my time and last one a year ago.
Even if a used bike is cheaper they won't sell unless you have a license.
Bicycles! Heard it firsthand from a bikeshop while helping an American friend on a tour of duty at Yokosuka look for a bike.