Kinokawa Area Bike Rental — Mikasakan
Three Dahon Horize mini velos in Kokawa
Overview
Explore northern Wakayama's Kinokawa valley on a compact Dahon Horize mini velo — three non-electric folding bikes at Kinokawa Mikasakan, 2086 Kokawa. Unlock through the bLink app; register in advance for a smooth rental. One account can rent up to five bikes at once. If you need personal assistance, call bLink customer service (Takahashi, 090-8460-0209 — English OK). When registering, allow Bluetooth (Nearby devices) and Location permissions. Operated by the Kinokawa Area Tourist Cycling Promotion Council (Wakayama Prefecture). App-based rental is currently available only at Mikasakan and Kirari; other council rental counters are planned to join the app system from fall 2026.
Pricing
- Up to 4 hours — ¥500
- Daily maximum — ¥1,000
- From the 2nd day — add ¥1,000 per day
Access
2086 Kokawa, Kinokawa, Wakayama (〒649-6531). In the Kokawa area of Kinokawa City, near JR Kokawa Station on the Wakayama Line. For Kinokawa Area Bike Rental inquiries: Kinokawa Area Tourist Cycling Promotion Council (c/o Wakayama Prefecture Naka Regional Development Bureau) — tel. 0736-61-0012 (weekdays 9:00 a.m.–5:45 p.m.), e1302201@pref.wakayama.lg.jp.
Highlights
- Kokawa-dera — temple no. 3 on the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage, with a grand sanmon gate and rock garden
- Kinokawa River cycling road — a dedicated riverside route through orchards and rural Wakayama scenery
- Fruit country — peaches, persimmons, and seasonal blossoms along the valley floor
- Historic Kokawa town — a quiet station town on the JR Wakayama Line between Wakayama and Osaka
- Easy day rides toward Iwade, Kishigawa, or the Kinokawa cycling network
Tips
- These are non-electric folding mini velos — best suited to the flat Kinokawa river route and town cycling
- Register the bLink app and enable Bluetooth and Location permissions before you arrive
- One bLink account can unlock up to five bikes — handy for families or small groups
- Other council rental counters exist in the Kinokawa area, but app unlock is only at Mikasakan and Kirari for now
- For council enquiries (hours, other counters), call 0736-61-0012 on weekdays