[Fukuoka Yame] Electric power-assisted bicycle is powerful! Let’s ride on a bicycle in a vast wild landscape of Yame! How to rent a 'e-bike.'
Yame City has introduced a bike-sharing program. In this article, we will explain how to use the “COGICOGI” e-bike sharing program.
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- E-bike sharing program contents
- Recommended 4 courses
- Let's try using the e-bike "COGICOGI"
- How to rent a e-bike
- Where can I rent it?
- Get tourist information
- How to get to Yame City
E-bike sharing program contents
Yame city has a e-bike sharing program that serves by the three cities of Yame, Chikugo and Yanagawa in Fukuoka prefecture. You can now cycle around Yame city and travel from Yame city to Chikugo city or Yanagawa city.
You need to install COGICOGI application software. A e-bike sharing program is available 24 hours a day. Five ports or parking lots in three cities can be available for rent and return of a e-bike. A e-bike is electric power-assisted bicycle and can be used for a long-run cycling as well as for uphill cycling. Enjoy Chikugo area, where there are a lot of sightseeing spots to go, using a e-bike.
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Let's try using the e-bike "COGICOGI"
1. What you need
To use the e-bike sharing program "COGICOGI," you will need the following:
- Mobile phone: Use the COGICOGI app. Internet communication service, Bluetooth and GPS functions are also required.
- Credit card: Payment can only be made by credit card
2. Fee for use
800 JPY for 3 hours, 1,200 JPY for 6 hours and 1,500 JPY for 9 hours (as of March, 2025)
*Extension fee: 300 JPY per hour
*Payment is by credit card only through the dedicated app. Cash payment is not accepted.
*Helmets can be rented (rental and return at Yame Tourist Information Center port only).
How to rent a e-bike
STEP1. Download the app and register your account
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STEP2. Buy a ticket
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STEP3. Find and unlock your bike
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STEP4. Return to port
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◆POINT! ◆ When you stop by somewhere...
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Where can I rent it?
Three ports or parking lots in Yame city
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◆ Yame Tourist Information Center Port ◆ Address:2-129 Motomachi, Yame City, Fukuoka Pref. Google Maps Hours:24 hours
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◆ Yame Interchange Park & Ride Parking Port ◆ Address:431-3 Murooka, Yame City, Fukuoka Pref. Google Maps Hours:24 hours
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◆ Nishitetsu Fukushima Bus Stop Port ◆ Address:379-1 Motomura, Yame City, Fukuoka Pref. Google Maps Hours:24 hours
Port or parking lot in Chikugo city
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◆ JR Chikugo-Funagoya Station Port ◆ Address:1088-2 Tsushima, Chikugo City, Fukuoka Pref. Google Maps Hours: 24 hours
Port or parking lot in Yanagawa city
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◆ Yanagawa City Tourist Information Center Port ◆ Address:35 Okinohata-machi, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Pref. Google Maps Hours:24 hours
Get tourist information
Yame Tourist Information Center
Yame Tourist Information Center is located at the north of Yame Traditional Crafts Museum and provides a lot of tourist information of Yame area. Please stop by and get tourist information, including how to reach to Yame Central Tea Plantation and other route maps, event information. You can find a COGICOGI e-bike sharing program spot, or parking lot, where rent of helmets are available. Baggage storage service is also available.
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Yame Tourist Information Center Phone number: 0943-22-6644
How to get to Yame City
How to get to Yame City from Fukuoka Airport (by car)
Fukuoka Airport → Kyushu Expressway → About 10 minutes from Yame IC Exit
How to get to Yame City from Fukuoka City Center (by train/bus)
[From Hakata] JR Hakata Station → (about 50 minutes by JR) → JR Hainuzuka Station → (about 20 minutes by Horikawa bus) → Get off at Fukushima bus stop
[From Tenjin Fukuoka] Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin Station→ (about 40 minutes by Nishitetsu train) → Nishitetsu Kurume Station → (about 40 minutes by Nishitetsu bus) → Get off at Fukushima bus stop
How to get to Yame City from Hakata (by Shinkansen)
JR Hakata Station → JR Chikugo-funagoya Station →Approximately 10 minutes by taxi
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