How much do Japanese bikes cost?

Buying your bicycle It can vary in price from 6,000 yen to 60,000 yen. People tend to look after their bikes well in Japan so the second-hand options can be a good, reasonably priced choice.

How can I buy a bike in Japan?

Depending on your needs, there are a variety of ways to do this.

  1. Shop online. The likes of Amazon, Rakuten and other Japan-based shopping portals have a selection of adult bicycles with prices starting from around ¥10,000.
  2. Visit a bike shop.
  3. Think local, shop social.
  4. For new bicycles.
  5. For used bicycles.

What is Japanese bike called?

jitensha
Bicycles (自転車, jitensha) are widely used in Japan by people of all age groups and social standings. Tourists will find that rental bicycles are available in many tourist destinations as a pleasant option for getting around.

What is a Japanese bike called?

Bicycles (自転車, jitensha) are widely used in Japan by people of all age groups and social standings. Tourists will find that rental bicycles are available in many tourist destinations as an means of getting around.

Why are Japanese bikes so good?

One of the key factors here is culture, with the Japanese placing more emphasis on accuracy than any other nation (even Germans). It is something they pride themselves on, and their engineering accuracy/perfection has led to the production of some bulletproof bikes.

What bicycles do police use?

The bicycles are custom designed for law enforcement use. Many manufacturers of bicycles offer police models, including Haro, Volcanic, Trek, Cannondale, Fuji, Safariland-Kona, Force, and KHS. Other companies offer police, fire and EMS specific models. Many are equipped with a rear rack and bag to hold equipment.

Where can I buy used bikes in Japan?

Where to get a used bicycle in Tokyo

  • Suginami Green Cycle. Japanese: 杉並クリーンサイクル Address: 2-1-11 Eifuku, Suginami-ku, Tokyo. Phone:
  • Musashino-shi Silver Jinzai Recycling Center. Address: 3-5-16 Nakamachi, Musashino-shi. Phone:
  • Recycle Garden Yoyogi. Japanese: リサイクルガーデン 代々木店 Address: 3-38-10 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.