We introduce the procedure, and the price to use kotobike.
First,install the application into the smartphone you use.
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For iPhone
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For android
After the activation, follow the instruction to register. That is all for the preparation.
Open "menu" displayed on upper-left, and tap"Login". If it is the first time to use the app, tap"Create Account" and move the page, input your name, ID, E-mail adress, and birth date.(if you already have an account, please login)
Input six digit numbers sent to your e-mail adress, then move on to login page, you can login with your e-mail adress, and password.
Open "menu" displayed on upper-left, and tap"Payment". Register a credit card you use. Input tje card number, Expire date, and security code.
Choose the price rate by tapping the plans on the display when you hire the bike. You can also set to select the same plan automatically from the next time you hire the bike. You can change the plan while you do not have any bikes in use or reservation.
At a port of kotobike, scan the QR code, unlock the key,
and you can go.
They are set convenient palces
for sightseeing or moving,
around hotel, and parking lot and so on.
You can access the page
to download the application
through the QR code on signboard.
It is a bicycle inspired by
a jinrikisha which fits in the landscape of Kyoto.
It is easy to climb up the slope with 3-speed gear!
You can unlock the bike
by scanning the QR code
printed on the lock under the saddle.
Let's go where you want to go!
If you have something to ask about the trouble during the bicycling, please check"Faq".
Return the bike to a port of kotobike.
To return, lock the bike, and push the button of application "Return the bike".
If you drop in somewhere with leaving the bike, please be sure park the bike in a proper parking lot. Please do not leave it on the street or private area.
When you park or leave the bike, lock the bike by hand. The lock is equipped under the saddle.
When you return the bike, after locking by hand, tap "Retur the bike"button.
Some of them can be a littel hard to lock. please press down tighty with holding red lever of the lock.
Temporary UsageThis is an easy-to-use fee plan.
City Bike
80 yen (tax included) / 15 minutes
Electric Bike
130 yen (tax included) / 15 minutes
Hourly PassThis is a time-based fee plan that allows unlimited rides from the time of purchase until the expiration date.
Time
6 hours
12 hours
24 hours
48 hours
72 hours
Fee
900 yen
1,500 yen
2,400 yen
4,000 yen
6,000 yen
- * The same fee is charged for city bikes and electric bikes.
- * You may use your hourly pass as many times as you like, even if you return it once, as long as it is within the validity period of the pass.
In addition, any bike may be used, not just one. However, only one bike may be used at a time. - * The validity of the hourly pass starts from the time of purchase. Please be aware of this.
- * If the validity time is exceeded, a temporary use fee will be charged.
- * You can extend the validity of your hourly pass by purchasing a new hourly pass within the validity period.
Monthly MemberThis is a monthly fee plan that offers free rides of up to 30 minutes any number of times per month.
Monthly Membership Fee
2,200 yen
Less than 30 minutes
Free
Use in excess of 30 minutes
If you use the bike for more than 30 minutes, you will be charged for every 15 minutes.
City Bike: 80 yen / 15 minutes
Electric Bike: 130 yen / 15 minutes
- * If a single visit exceeds 30 minutes, a one-time fee will be charged.
- * No matter how many times you use the service in a month, as long as each visit is less than 30 minutes, it is within the monthly fee.
- * Monthly membership plans will be automatically continued. If you wish to cancel your subscription, please do so before the end of the month.
- * The first month will be prorated. Monthly membership fee will be charged from the following month.
- * If you cancel your plan in the middle of the month, you can still use it until the end of the month.
- * If you cancel in the middle of the month, we do not offer a pro-rated refund for the remaining period.
Bicycle Isurance Warranty Information
1.We will carry all relative insurance associated with the rental duration for all users based on the following terms, and all the members reserve the limited right of compensation against the obligation to any form of damage under the following conditions:
(1)Obligation to the damage against person and property 100,000,000 yen in maximum
<Specific Policy>Litigation cost 10,000,000 yen in maximum, initial litigation cost 10,000,000 yen in maximum, victim treatment cost 500,000 yen in maximum per person (total 100,000,000 yen in maximum per case)
*Only applicable to accident occurred during the ride or obligation against the damage of third party’s life, body or property caused by the usage of bike which determined by the applicable law.
2.The users and members agree to take the full liability for the amount which is considered to be more than the maximum listed above.
3.For the accident which has not been reported to us or relative police department, or caused by illegal or inappropriate behavior, users and members agree that it will not be applicable to the insurance policy and reserve the right of compensation.
4.Members also agree to take full responsibility for relative damage if the situation doesn’t apply to the conditions listed above or the case of disclaimer.
5. This agreement is only a overview of damage insurance.
Install the application below.