Charichari Launches Bicycle Sharing Initiative in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
Charichari Partners with Otsu City for Eco-Friendly Cycling Initiative
Charichari Inc., which operates the bicycle-sharing service Charichari, officially signed an agreement with Otsu City in Shiga Prefecture to launch a collaborative project aimed at promoting eco-friendly transportation through a bicycle-sharing program. The service will be available from 7 a.m. on April 1, 2026, through the Charichari mobile app, with docking stations set up near JR Otsu Station, Keihan Ishiyama-dera Station, and Otsu Port.
With a mission to create a new habit for urban mobility, Charichari positions itself as a public transportation option that addresses mobility challenges across nine regions in Japan. In Kyoto and Otsu, the company has successfully transitioned the