Wakasa Takahama Bike Share — Ryokan Muramiya
Two bikes at a Wada Beachfront ryokan
Overview
Two bikes at Ryokan Muramiya (旅館むらみや), a hotel directly facing Wakasa Wada Beach. Bikes are inside the entrance; non-guests can rent through the bLink app — please check in with the ryokan staff first when you arrive. Register the app in advance. 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 Wakasa Takahama Tourist Bureau.
Pricing
- First 30 minutes — ¥110 (then ¥55 per 15 minutes)
- Up to 4 hours — ¥550 maximum (then ¥55 per 15 minutes)
- Daily maximum — ¥1,100
- Long-term — 2 weeks ¥5,500 / 1 month ¥7,700 (call bLink CS to pay in advance)
End your ride at the same location where you started. For long-term rentals, contact bLink customer service (090-8460-0209) before your trip.
Access
Ryokan Muramiya, Wakasa Wada Beach, Takahama, Fukui. Beachfront on Wakasa Wada Beach — about 10 minutes on foot from JR Wakasa-Takahama Station. Bikes inside the entrance; non-guests should greet staff before renting. Wakasa Takahama Tourist Bureau — tel. 0770-72-0338 (8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).
Highlights
- Wakasa Wada Beach — step out of the ryokan onto white sand and clear water
- Beachfront cycling — ride the coast with the Japan Sea beside you
- Takahama's eight beaches — Shirahama, Shiroyama, Ebisuhama, and more within reach
- Summer fireworks — the famous Wakasa Takahama Fireworks Festival each August
- Fresh seafood — Wakasa grilled mackerel sushi and beachside dining
Tips
- Non-guests: say hello at the ryokan desk before unlocking a bike through the app
- Return your bike at Muramiya when finished — same-location return only
- Register the bLink app and enable Bluetooth and Location permissions before you arrive
- One account can unlock up to five bikes for your group
- Beachfront location means you can swim and cycle in the same afternoon