Student Discount Plan

Usage Fee & Time

Type Monthly Member
Basic Fee

¥990/month

Fees apply from the time of enrollment.

Usage Fee

First 30 min

¥0/use

Extension Fee

¥165/30 min if usage exceeds 30 min/use.

Daily Maximum

Daily overcharge limit ¥2,200

Payment Methods

Credit card (debit cards not accepted), carrier payment (Docomo payment)

Available Hours

24 hours
(some ports have different operating hours)

(All prices include tax)

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for the Student Discount Plan, please first register as a “One-Time Member.” After that, you will need to complete the procedure to change to the Student Discount Plan at the Machi-nori office.
Procedure required at the Machi-nori office (weekday business hours only).

  • What You Need

    • Smartphone
    • Credit card or
      DOCOMO payment
    • Student ID

      You cannot apply without presenting it

    • IC card

      ※When registering
      as a card key

  • Download the App

    Download the “Bike Share Service” app from the App Store or Google Play and register as a member. You can download the app from the buttons below.
    If you already have an account from another area, you can use it as a One-Time Member.

    ※You can download without a Wi-Fi environment.

  • Membership Registration

    Follow the on-screen instructions in the app, enter the necessary information, and register as a member (select “Kanazawa City Machi-nori” for My Area selection).

    Once registration is complete, you can check cycle port information on the map.

    アプリの画面の指示にしたがって、必要事項を入力し会員登録を行います(マイエリア選択では「金沢市 まちのり」を選択してください)。登録が完了すると、サイクルポートの情報がマップ上で確認できるようになります。
  • Apply for the “Student Discount Plan” at the Machi-nori Office

    Please fill out the necessary information (name, registered ID, mobile phone number, email address, date of birth, purpose of use, etc.) at the Machi-nori office and present your student ID. Once the application screening is complete, we will change your plan to the “Student Discount Plan.” You will be notified of the completion of the change by email or phone from the Machi-nori office.

    Notes on the “Student Discount Plan”

    • A student ID is required to register for this plan. You cannot apply for this plan without presenting your student ID.
    • This plan ID can only be used by the applicant. If it is confirmed that someone other than the applicant is using it, we may cancel this plan or suspend the use of Machi-nori. Please be aware of this.
    • If your student ID expires while using this plan, please visit the Machi-nori office and present your updated student ID. If you do not present it, your use of Machi-nori will be temporarily suspended.
    • This plan is not an unlimited ride plan. Additional charges will apply if the usage time continuously exceeds 30 minutes.
    • Please note that your use may be temporarily suspended if payment cannot be made by the payment method (credit card or d-payment) that you registered in advance due to customer circumstances. If payment cannot be made, we ask that you make a transfer to the designated account. (The transfer fee, etc., will be borne by the applicant.) We will lift the temporary suspension of use once the transfer to the designated account is confirmed.
    • If you wish to change from this plan to another plan or re-register for this plan after withdrawing, you will need to visit the Machi-nori office again to complete the procedure.
    • This plan is automatically renewed every month. If you join or withdraw mid-month, you will be charged a pro-rated amount of the monthly basic fee (+ additional charges).
    • For matters not described in these terms and conditions and the use of Machi-nori, the Machi-nori Service Terms and Conditions shall apply.

Rent bicycle

Renting On-Site

The unlocking method varies depending on the type of bicycle terminal. Please select the terminal of the bicycle you want to unlock.

Square Operating Terminal

  • アプリ下部の「鍵をあける」から「四角い操作端末」を選ぶ

    Tap the unlock.

  • 自転車の後部にある「KNZ」から始まる番号を入力

    Input bicycle number that starts from KNZ then reserve.

  • バイク番号と解錠用の4桁のパスコードが表示される

    The 4 digit unlock code will appear.

  • 端末の「START」を押します

    Press “START”

  • 端末機に4桁のパスコードを入力すると自転車のカギが解錠され、利用可能になります

    Enter the 4-digit passcode on the terminal to unlock the bicycle and make it available for use.

Round Operating Terminal

  • アプリ下部の「鍵をあける」から「丸い操作端末」を選びQR読み込み画面を表示します

    Tap the unlock , select “Round Operating Terminal” , and display the QR code scanning screen.

  • 端末の「開始」ボタンを押します

    Press the “Start” button on the terminal.

  • QRコードを読み取ると自転車のカギが解錠され、利用可能になります

    Scanning the QR code will unlock the bicycle and make it available for use.

Reserving in Advance

You can tap a cycle port on the app’s map and make a reservation in advance from the bicycle list.
If you make a reservation, please start using the bicycle within 20 minutes.

  • アプリのマップから、借りたいポートをタップします。

    Tap the port you want to borrow from on the app’s map.

  • ポート詳細画面から「予約する」ボタンをタップすると予約できます。予約中は利用料金がかかりません。

    You can make a reservation by tapping the “Reserve” button on the port details screen. No usage fee will be charged during the reservation period.

Register the membership card (IC card)

  • Select “Account” from the tap screen at the bottom of the MAP screen.
  • Select “Card Key/Smartphone Key Registration” from the account screen.
  • Select the type of terminal you are using for registration and hold the card you want to register over it.

Temporary Parking (except Machi-nori port)

  • 手動で鍵をかけるだけ

    To park manually lock the bicycle.

  • 自転車の「START」または「開始」ボタンを押し、借りた際と同じ方法で鍵を開けてから、利用を再開してください。

    Press the “START” or “Start” button on the bicycle, unlock it in the same way as when you borrowed it, and then resume use.

Please take note of the following things when parking

  • Be sure to return to the port at the end of use.
  • Do not park in no-parking zones. Park in parking lots.

Return bicycle

Please return bicycle to the nearestMachi-nori port

  • サイクルポート内に自転車をとめて、手動で自転車後部にある鍵をかけてください。

    Park the bicycle in the cycle port and manually lock the rear lock of the bicycle.

  • 四角型の鍵は自転車の「ENTER」ボタンを押し、パネルに「返却」と表示されたら返却完了です。丸い操作端末は自転車の「返却可」が光ったら「返却」ボタンを押し、リングが青く点灯すると返却完了です。

    For square-shaped locks, press the “ENTER” button on the bicycle, and when “Return” is displayed on the panel, return is complete.
    For round operating terminals, when “Returnable” on the bicycle lights up, press the “Return” button, and return is complete when the ring lights up blue.

Please be careful when returning to ports with limited parking spaces

  • Ports with a display have parking capacity limits.
  • If the port is full, please return to another port.

You can return with peace of mind by reserving a return port!

  • Press the port you plan to return to and open the detailed screen.
  • Press “Reserve this port for return (30 min)
  • Once you confirm the precautions, you can reserve a port slot for 30 min.

If the return reservation is outside business hours, please return within business hours.

If you return the vehicle at a port other than the reserved return port, the return reservation will be automatically canceled.

How to Use Electric Assist Bicycles

  • There is an electric assist power supply on the left handle.
  • Turn on the power and check the remaining battery level before riding.
  • The lights turn on automatically when it gets dark

Bicycles with square operating terminals<

四角い操作端末の自転車

Bicycles with round operating terminals

丸い操作端末の自転車

The operation of the electric assist can cause unexpected sudden starts or falls.

  • Do not press the pedals strongly when starting or riding at low speeds.
  • Apply the front and rear brakes while stopped, and do not place your feet on the pedals.
  • Always start with your legs straddling the saddle.