The 3rd Bike Day in Shiga! Parade around Lake Biwa will be held on August 16th and 17th

For two days, August 16th and 17th, riders will circle Lake Biwa with the goal of eliminating traffic accidents.

At roadside stations and other stops, the riders will distribute stickers and other materials to raise awareness of traffic safety.

With the aim of promoting the appeal of Shiga to the growing number of motorcycle enthusiasts in recent years and raising awareness of traffic safety, the tour will circle Lake Biwa and stop at six stops along the way, distributing stickers and other materials to raise awareness of traffic safety.

Shiga Prefecture’s first Bike Day event is back again this year! Raising awareness of traffic safety by riding around Lake Biwa

The 3rd Bike Day in Shiga is an event aimed at promoting the attractions of Shiga and raising awareness of traffic safety among the growing number of motorcycle enthusiasts in recent years. Six stopover points will be set up along the parade course that circles Lake Biwa, and traffic safety awareness activities will be carried out at each point by distributing stickers and other materials.

The biggest feature of this event is its highly flexible participation system, which allows participants to join and leave at any time. If you spot the parade team wearing the original green T-shirts, you can easily join them at any point. This system allows you to enjoy the parade freely, whether you are just moving between traffic safety awareness points or joining in the middle of the parade.

Last year, approximately 1,600 people participated, and this year the target number of participants is set at 1,800. It has grown into a major summer event that attracts many riders from inside and outside Shiga Prefecture.

Event overview and how to participate

basic information

Name : 3rd Bike Day in Shiga
Organizer : Motorcycle Exchange Promotion Association
Dates and times : August 16th and 17th
Opening ceremony venue : North parking lot of Mii-dera Temple (Onjoji-cho, Otsu City)
Closing ceremony venue : Roadside Station Ryuo Kagami no Sato (1231-2 Kagami, Ryuo-cho, Gamo-gun)
Participation fee : Free

It’s very simple to participate

No prior registration is required to participate. On the day, simply find the main parade group wearing the original green T-shirts, make sure it is safe, and join the rear of the group. It is prohibited to cut in between the main parade group or forcibly join the group as this is dangerous.

The appeal of this event is that you can join and leave at any time, so you can easily participate according to your schedule. The top priority is for everyone to enjoy the parade safely and have fun.

Supported by 47 impressive sponsors! A major event for the entire motorcycle industry

This year’s event will have 47 sponsoring companies, including Arai Helmet Co., Ltd., Yamaha Motor Sales Co., Ltd., and Red Baron Co., Ltd., all of which are major names in the motorcycle industry.

Sponsors include:

Ayaha Driving School Co., Ltd.
Arai Helmet Co., Ltd.
Okada Shoji Co., Ltd.
Wins Japan Co., Ltd.
Elf (Total Energies Lubricants Japan Co., Ltd.)
Captain Stag Co., Ltd.
Tanax Co., Ltd.
Doppelganger (Beads Co., Ltd.)
Hikone Driving School
Besra Co., Ltd.
Baby Face Co., Ltd.
Mori Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Yamaha Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
Red Baron Co., Ltd.

Full support from local governments

The event is supported by a wide range of organizations involved in promoting tourism in Shiga Prefecture, including Otsu City, Mii-dera Temple, Takashima City, Higashiomi City, as well as tourism associations and DMOs from around the country. The event is also supported by a wide range of organizations involved in promoting tourism in Shiga Prefecture, including the Lake Biwa Otsu Tourism Association, Lake Biwa Takashima Tourism Association, and Lake Biwa Moto DMO.

About the organizing organization

The Motorcycle Exchange Promotion Association is a relatively new organization established in September 2022, but it is actively working to promote interaction between people through motorcycles. Led by Representative Director Ryo Ikeda, the association is involved in organizing “Toy Run,” a social contribution activity for motorcycle users, “Bike Parade,” an exchange event with local residents, and “Rider Meeting,” an exchange event between riders.

Located in Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, the organization is deeply rooted in the local community, and Bike Day in Shiga is one such initiative.