Tanba Sasayama — Tourist Center
Two electric bikes at the tourist information center
Overview
Two electric-assist bikes at the Tanba Sasayama Tourist Center (Tambasasayama Tourist Association), 97 Kitashinmachi — right beside the castle town. Unlock through the bLink app. If you need personal assistance, call bLink customer service (Takahashi, 090-8460-0209 — English OK). When registering, allow Bluetooth (Nearby devices) and Location permissions. Bikes must be returned to the Tourist Center by 5:00 p.m.
Pricing
- Daily maximum — ¥800 (return by 5:00 p.m.)
Open 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Bikes must be returned by 5:00 p.m. Rentals of up to two nights are available.
Access
Tanba Sasayama Tourist Center, 97 Kitashinmachi, Tambasayama (〒669-2332). Next to Sasayama Castle and the Oshoin — the ideal starting point for castle-town sightseeing. Tel. 079-552-3380. From JR Sasayamaguchi Station, about 15 minutes by bus to the castle town, or rent at the station and ride here.
Highlights
- Sasayama Castle & Oshoin — right outside the tourist center
- Kawaramachi Tsumairi merchant houses — stroll or cycle the historic merchant street
- Aoyama Historical Village — a short ride to preserved Tamba farmhouses
- Tamba pottery — visit climbing-kiln workshops in the castle town
- Tamba Sasayama Dekansho Festival — the region's beloved summer folk tradition
Tips
- This station has a simpler flat rate — ¥800 for the day, but you must return by 5:00 p.m.
- Perfect if you are already exploring the castle town on foot and want a bike for the afternoon
- Return your bike at the Tourist Center only
- Staff at the center can help with sightseeing advice in Japanese
- Register the bLink app and enable Bluetooth and Location permissions before you arrive