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Cycling is a popular, affordable and eco-friendly way of traveling around Japanese cities. There are many cycle paths and routes as well as dedicated lanes on busy roads. Recent years have seen a boom in modern e-bikes and e-scooters that can now be seen alongside the more traditional city bikes, mountain bikes and folding bikes. Hiring these vehicles is a good option for those that don’t want to buy their own. Kobe has several bicycle and scooter rental outlets if you fancy a short jaunt to take in the sights. Some also have docking points across the city if you simply want to get from A to B on two or three wheels. You will typically need to register or provide personal details, but in theory anyone can ride a bike in Japan. Bear in mind that you need to be aged at least 16 years to ride an e-scooter. Here are some of the rental options in Kobe. Spark Scone and Bicycle As the name hints at, this is a café that also operates as a bike rental store. Located in central Kobe, Spark has city bikes and mountain bikes to hire. Day rates are 1,800 yen and you…