Cycling base directly connected to Tsuchiura Station [Rin-Rin Square Tsuchiura] to Tsukuba Kasumigaura Rin-Rin Road

  • Ibaraki
  • Sightseeing
Tsukuba and Kasumigaura, as well as historical sites such as Kashima Shrine, Ibaraki Prefecture is highly recommended for cycling! Especially popular is the Tsukuba-Kasumigaura Rinrin Road, an approximately 180-km-long cycling course that combines the abandoned tracks of the former Tsukuba Railway and a lakeshore road that circles Kasumigaura. Rin-Rin Square Tsuchiura, directly connected to Tsuchiura Station, is the recommended base for cycling on the Tsukuba Kasumigaura Rin-Rin Road. Rin-Rin Square Tsuchiura is fully equipped with one-stop services for cyclists, from bike rental to course introductions and shower rooms, so you can enjoy cycling with nothing at all.
A view of Rin-Rin Square Tsuchiura

What is "Rin-Rin Square Tsuchiura"?

This cycling base is directly connected to Tsuchiura Station. It provides a wide range of one-stop services for those who want to enjoy sightseeing in Ibaraki while cycling casually, regardless of whether they are cycling beginners, advanced cyclists, or experienced cyclists. From a wide variety of rental bicycles to car wash and maintenance services! Shower rooms and coin lockers are also available. The staff at the bike store will also guide you to recommended cycling courses and tell you about Tsuchiura's seasonal sightseeing spots and ways to enjoy the city!

Easy access is another attraction! Tsuchiura Station is only 49 minutes away from Tokyo Station by limited express train. Rin-Rin Square Tsuchiura is directly connected to Tsuchiura Station, so you can go cycling as soon as you feel like it.
Entrance to "Rin-Rin Square Tsuchiura

First, let's start with what to wear! Prepare for cycling!

Rin-Rin Square Tsuchiura is located on the first floor and basement of the station building "Play Atre Tsuchiura. First, go to the changing room on the basement floor and change into comfortable clothes suitable for cycling. Near the changing rooms are coin lockers to store your luggage and a powder room for women.

You can move around the facility while pushing your bicycle, and there is also a bicycle conveyor on the stairs connecting the basement and the first floor, making it easy for those who want to enjoy cycling with their own bikes.

■Coin lockers
・Large size: 600 yen / day (24 units)
・Small size: 400 yen / day (40 units)
Coin-operated lockers

Check the cycling course at the Cycling Information Dissemination Space

When you are ready, head to the 1st floor! At the information dissemination and exchange space on the 1st floor, you will find maps of recommended cycling routes and pamphlets with seasonal tourist information on the cities, towns, and villages along the route, allowing you to learn more about how to enjoy cycling. Ask the staff at the bike store for recommendations on how to enjoy your visit!
Exchange space

Rental bicycles" for easy cycling with no need to bring your own.

You can choose from a wide variety of bicycles, including cross bikes recommended for beginners, road bikes for faster rides, e-bikes with electric power assist for those who are not confident in their physical strength, and junior cross bikes for children. Even if it is your first time riding a bike, the staff will carefully instruct you so that you can enjoy cycling safely and securely. In addition to bicycles, helmets, gloves, and tools are also available for rent.

*Advance reservations may be required. Please check the link below for details.
Bicycle rental store
Official] Le Cycle Tsuchiura Rental Cycle

Finally, it's time to go! Go to Tsukuba Kasumigaura Rinrin Road

In the area around Rin-Rin Square Tsuchiura, follow the arrows drawn on the road and push your bicycle. Following the arrows, you will see a blue sign that says "Tsukuba Kasumigaura Rin-Rin Road. From here, it is only 1 km to Tsukuba Kasumigaura Rin-Rin Road! Thanks to the guidance, you will be able to reach the entrance without getting lost.

Tsukuba Kasumigaura Rin-Rin Road" is easy to ride even for beginners.

Tsukuba Kasumigaura Rin-Rin Road is a place where you can enjoy the changes of the seasons! Tsukuba, one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan, and the Kasumigaura/Kitaura area, where you can see the lake surface of Kasumigaura and the blue sky. The Mt. Tsukuba direction is a course that utilizes the old Tsukuba railroad line, and is easy for beginners to enjoy as there are no cars on the course and rest areas in the former station building! In the direction of Kasumigaura and Kitaura, the lakeside road of Kasumigaura is used as a cycling road, and on a clear day you can see Mt. There are also spots along the way where you can enjoy local food!

Beginners are encouraged to try the course in a way that is comfortable for them, setting their own pace and distance.
You can sometimes see Mt. Fuji from Kasumigaura

Refresh your sweat after a long day of cycling!

After enjoying cycling, you can groom yourself in the attached shower room and powder room! There is no need to go home sticky with sweat. There is also a cycle café on the first floor, which is recommended for a post-cycling break. You can also enjoy Ibaraki gourmet food after your workout..!
Cycle Cafe

Try Ibaraki Cycling with Tsuchiura as your base!

We introduced "Rin-Rin Square Tsuchiura" where you can easily enjoy cycling. Why don't you enjoy the sports autumn while enjoying Ibaraki's nature and gourmet food in just the right autumn weather?
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