Traffic Rules

Travel

Obey traffic lights: Green means "go," red means "stop." When a green light starts to blink or the lights change to amber, it means that the lights are about to change to red.
On narrow streets, keep to the side when a car comes along and let the car pass. Stop before turning corners to check that it is safe to proceed.
If riding on a sidewalk or in a pedestrian area, don't forget that pedestrians have right of way. Don't get in their way.
Japanese law prohibits two people riding on one bicycle or two bicycles riding side by side.

There are a lot of cars on the roads, so take care! It's dangerous to ride right behind or right next to cars.
You are not allowed to take bicycles inside the grounds of temples or shrines - such as the Kiyomizu-dera Temple or the Heian Jingu Shrine. You can park your bike outside in a bicycle parking lot, taking care not to inconvenience pedestrians.
You are not allowed to ride bicycles on busy main roads like Shijo Street or Shin-Kyogoku.
Take special care if it rains. And don't ride along the banks of the Kamogawa River when the water level is high.