SHUHARI BIKE WORKS (Bicycle Research Workshop Shuhari) is located in a corner of Mihama American Village, across from a tranquil grassy area.
If you rent a bicycle here, it becomes your base for a cycling trip in Chatan. It's a workshop where you can repair and customize bicycles, and you can also find vintage frames and parts, original goods, and a wide range of other bicycle-related services.
The shop is connected to popular Chatan shops like Zhyvago Coffee and FRANkY TAVERN, as well as a select shop, creating a unique Chatan-style space where the atmosphere and culture of each shop blend together seamlessly.
In Chatan, a town where the atmosphere of a seaside resort blends with American culture and street vibes, SHUHARI BIKE WORKS makes cycling more than just a means of transportation; it's a "style" that adds a little freedom to travel and life.

A bicycle workshop located right next to American Village.

SHUHARI BIKE WORKS offers more than just the typical rental bikes. You'll find BMX bikes that evoke street culture, beach cruisers perfect for leisurely rides along the coast, and much more. They also offer fully custom-built bikes, with a colorful array of parts filling the shop. Among them are rare vintage parts, making it an irresistible lineup for any cyclist.

The shop name, "Shu-Ha-Ri," is a term used in the world of tea ceremony and martial arts to describe the process of adhering to the fundamentals, deepening one's learning, and eventually creating one's own unique style. This resonates with the shop's approach of helping each individual find their own "unique bicycle" through the sale, repair, and customization of bicycles.

A unique selection of rental bicycles that are fun even before you get on.

With SHUHARI BIKE WORKS' rental bikes, you can enjoy the process right from choosing your bike.

In addition to city bikes that prioritize ease of riding, there are cross bikes for those who want to ride along the coast, mini velos and beach cruisers for those who want to leisurely explore the city, and electric bikes for those who want to go far or venture inland to hilly areas. You can choose the type of bike that suits your cycling trip style.

What makes SHUHARI BIKE WORKS unique is that you can also ride slightly unusual bicycles such as tandem bikes and trikes. Tandem bikes, where two people pedal together, are perfect for couples or friends traveling together and are a popular type of rental bicycle. You can enjoy the scenery and talk to each other as you travel, making the journey itself a memorable experience.

They also have kids' bikes and balance bikes for children, making it a great place for families to explore Chatan. It's also a good idea to let kids try cycling for the first time in front of shops or on the grass where there's no traffic. The biggest appeal is that it's not just cycling for adults; everyone in the group can choose a bike that suits them.

A cycling trip through Okinawa

If you start cycling from SHUHARI BIKE WORKS, you'll go from the colorful streets of American Village to the waterfront of Sunset Beach. If you continue south, you'll reach Araha Beach, or if you head north from American Village, you'll find the Sunabe area, a popular surfing and diving spot. Both the area around Araha Beach and the Sunabe area have a pleasant seaside atmosphere, with unique cafes and restaurants scattered throughout.

Further inland from the coast, you can find Jomon period ruins, a town museum, the scenic Shakari Park, and Ashibinaa Park, which features a recreation of traditional Okinawan houses and buildings.

Even places that are a bit too far to explore on foot can be easily reached by bicycle. You can stop your bike at a spot with a beautiful view, or head to the beach to catch the sunset. The fun of cycling around Chatan Town lies in being able to make detours at your own pace.

From repairs and customizations to vintage bikes, this shop is sure to attract cycling enthusiasts.

SHUHARI BIKE WORKS handles everything from bicycle repair and customization to selling complete bikes and even building custom bikes to order, making it a reliable resource for anyone who enjoys cycling on a daily basis. The shop also carries vintage frames and parts, and simply browsing the designs and individuality of components from different eras is a delightful experience.

Instead of using off-the-shelf products as they are, you can create a riding feel and look that suits you by combining handlebars, saddles, pedals, and other parts. Experiencing this kind of customization is something unique to a workshop.

They also carry original apparel, keychains, and stickers, making it the perfect place to find a memento of your cycling trip in Chatan. Even if you don't ride a bicycle, browsing the shop will show you that this is more than just a rental shop.

A place to make your trip to Chatan a little more free.

For cycling enthusiasts, it's a place where you can find rare bikes and parts. For first-time visitors to Chatan, it's a place that expands your travel horizons. And for those who want to add a little something different to their usual sightseeing, it's a gateway to enjoying the town in your own way.
The moment you choose the one that catches your eye, your trip to Chatan will begin to unfold with a little more freedom.

SHUHARI BIKE WORKS

Address

34-1 Mihama, Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture, LEQU Premier Building 1F

HP

https://www.shuhari.bike/

HP

https://www.instagram.com/shuhari_bikeworks/

Business hours

11:00-18:00 (until 19:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) Closed on Thursdays

Remarks

Please check the shop's website or Instagram for details on bicycle rentals. Early morning rentals are available (from 8:00 AM) with reservations made by the day before.