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Shimano Bicycle Museum
A museum where you can learn about bicycles
A museum specializing in bicycles, with the theme of the origins, expansion, and future of bicycles.
Basic information
This is the only museum in Japan that is filled with the charm of bicycles and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, with a theme of the "origins, expansion, and future" of bicycles. In the "origins and expansion" zone, a wide variety of unique bicycles, from classic bicycles to the latest road bikes, are dynamically exhibited, allowing visitors to learn about the history and culture of bicycles. In the "future of bicycles" zone, visitors can rediscover the value of bicycles in terms of health and the environment, and also experience a cycle concierge service that helps visitors find the perfect bicycle for them.
| Event period and date | All year round |
|---|---|
| Business hours and holidays | 10:00-16:30 (last entry 16:00) Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday) |
| Price | Adults: 500 yen, Children: 200 yen (high school and university students) *Free admission for junior high school students and younger, those 65 and older, and those with a disability certificate and one accompanying person |
| Contact Us | 072-221-3196 |
| Official website | https://www.bikemuse.jp/ |
| Address | 2-2-1 Minamikoyocho, Sakai Ward, Sakai City |
| Access |
5 minutes walk from Nankai Sakai-Higashi Station |
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