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Cycle port map
Cycle ports will be installed in six locations within Matsue City.
M01．In front of Matsue Terrsa at JR Matsue Station
Asahicho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, 690-0003
MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/uDrZSuWpoXQhGcRQ6
M02．Ichibata Railway Matsue Shinjiko Onsen Station
30-2 Nakaharacho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, 690-0874
MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/qmpzUFSexsm14KxH8
M03．Matsue Castle Otemae Square
Shimane Prefecture, Matsue City, Tonomachi, Government-owned No. 690-0887
MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/FqvMfU3K4qxfAgtWA
M04．Horikawa River Pleasure Boat Fureai Square Boarding Point
507-1 Kurodacho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, 690-0876
HP：http://www.matsue-horikawameguri.jp/
MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/kqdbveX9zWvqNR3U8
M05．Shiomi Nawate
318 Kitaboricho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, 690-0888
MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/gQmxDRXMavqg84HKA
M06．Karakoro Workshop
110 Suetsuguhonmachi, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, 690-0843
HP：https://karakoro-kobo.com/
MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qxwv2k3j3xkcqjUt9
Price
| Usage type | One time fee (tax included) | 1-DAY PASSPORT (tax included) |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | ￥220/60h（Maximum daily charge：￥2,200） | ￥1,500 |
| Extension fee | ￥110/30 minutes | ー |
| Payment method | Credit card | Cash payment ※It depends on the store. |
1DAY PASSPORT
Sales location
If you want to use the facility without worrying about time, we recommend the 1-DAY PASSPORT.
Please purchase at the sales counter.
| NO. | 販売窓口 | 場所 | 販売開始 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matsue Lake Shinji Onsen Station | Matsue Lake Shinji Onsen Station | 11/15～ |
| 2 | Ichibata Bus Matsue Station Ticket Center | JR Matsue Station North Exit | 11/22～ |
| 3 | Matsue Terrsa Office | Matsue Terrsa 2nd floor | 11/15～ |
| 4 | Horikawa Pleasure Boat Boarding Point | Horikawa Pleasure Boat Boarding Point | 11/15～ |
How to Use
What you need
Get your smartphone ready.
Download the app
Download the bike sharing service app from the App Store or Google Play.
The app can be downloaded from the button.
※If you already have an ID and password, you do not need to register.
Member registration
Follow the instructions on the app screen to register as a member.
- Select My Area
- Enter your membership information
- Select a membership plan
- Enter your payment method
How to make a reservation
※Reservations can be made 20 minutes in advance.
Select the port you want to start using.
Scroll through the cycle port information and select a bicycle.
Helmet rental counter
*Please contact the office for rental information. (☎0852-61-1271)
*Please note that helmet rentals are available only during the operating hours of the rental counter.
How to lock and unlock
When borrowing
Select "Round Control Terminal" from "Unlock" in the app to display the QR code reading screen.
Press the Start button on your device.
Scan the QR code to unlock the bike.
※You can also unlock the door by holding up a registered IC card.
return
Lock the cycle port.
When the "Return OK" button lights up, press the return button. When the ring at the end lights up blue, the return is complete.
If you're looking for a shared bicycle service in Matsue City, Roughchari is a convenient option.
Compatible with Docomo Bike Share, these electrically assisted bicycles allow you to freely explore popular tourist spots such as Matsue Castle, the Horikawa Pleasure Boat, Lake Shinji, Tamatsukuri Onsen, and Matsue Shinjiko Onsen.
It's also ideal for strolling around Matsue, the setting for the NHK morning drama series "Bakeke," and allows you to comfortably visit places associated with the series and spots associated with Koizumi Yakumo (Lafcadio Hearn).
It also makes it easy to get around hilly areas, making it a shared bicycle service that's convenient for tourists as well as everyday use by locals.
It's chosen by many users as a means of transportation that allows them to enjoy the charm of Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, more closely.