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[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.'

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[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

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

[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.'

Download the app here

[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.'

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STEP2. Buy a ticket

[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.'
[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.'

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STEP3. Find and unlock your bike

[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.'
[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.'

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STEP4. Return to port

[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.'
[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.'

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◆POINT! ◆ When you stop by somewhere...

[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.'
[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.'

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Where can I rent it?

 Three ports or parking lots in Yame city

[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 Tourist Information Center ◆  Address:2-129 Motomachi, Yame City, Fukuoka Pref. Google Maps Hours:24 hours

[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.'

◆ Park Island of Yame Interchange of Kyushu Expressway Port ◆  Address:431-3 Murooka, Yame City, Fukuoka Pref. Google Maps Hours:24 hours

[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.'

◆ 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

[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.'

◆ JR(Japan Railways) Chikugo-Funagoya Station Port ◆  Address:1088-2 Tsushima, Chikugo City, Fukuoka Pref. Google Maps Hours: 24 hours

 Port or parking lot in Yanagawa City 

[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.'

◆ 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.

[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 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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