If your bike is not where you left it, it may have been taken by the city, not stolen. In Hiroshima City, removed bicycles and motorized bicycles go to one place: the Seibu Bike Impound Lot (Seibu jitensha-to hokanjo) in Nishi Ward. It is open from 10:30 to 19:00. You bring the key, photo ID and the fee. This page explains how to check, what to bring and how to avoid it next time.
In short
- Removed bikes are kept at one lot only: 2-1 Ogi, Nishi Ward. It is open 10:30 to 19:00 and closed on national holidays and at the year end (section 1).
- The fee is ¥2,200 for a bicycle and ¥4,400 for a motorized bicycle. The city keeps a bike for one month, then disposes of it (section 2).
- Bring the key, photo ID and the fee. If you are not the owner, bring a letter of authority (section 3).
- You can search the city’s online list of removed bikes before you go. The list is in Japanese (section 4).
Checked with official pages on October 11, 2026.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Where | Hiroshima City Seibu Bike Impound Lot, Nishi Ward |
| Hours | 10:30 to 19:00 |
| Fee | Bicycle ¥2,200; motorized bicycle ¥4,400 |
| Kept for | 1 month |
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1. Where do I go, and when is it open?
Hiroshima City
Removed bicycles and motorized bicycles are returned only at the Seibu Bike Impound Lot, 2-1 Ogi, Nishi Ward. It is open from 10:30 to 19:00. It is closed on national holidays, December 29 to 31 and January 2 to 3 (the city’s Japanese page; the English page says December 29 to January 3). The lot is in Nishi Ward, away from the city centre, even if your bike was taken in Naka or Higashi Ward. Allow time to travel there before 19:00. Hiroshima City: Removal of Unattended Bikes (English)
How do I get there?
- From the bus stop: about 5 minutes on foot from LECT (Hiroshima Bus).
- From Kusatsu-minami: about 15 minutes on foot from Kusatsu-minami streetcar stop (Hiroden) or Kusatsu-minami-cho bus stop (Hiroshima Bus).
- From the station: about 23 minutes on foot from Shin-Inokuchi Station (JR) or Shoko Center-iriguchi streetcar stop (Hiroden).
The city’s pages do not say whether the lot has parking. If you plan to come by car, call the lot first.
Address: 2-1 Ogi, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City. Phone: 082-277-7916. Google Maps
2. How much does it cost, and how long is my bike kept?
Hiroshima City
You pay a removal and storage fee when you collect the bike: ¥2,200 for a bicycle, ¥4,400 for a motorized bicycle and ¥5,500 for a motorcycle. The city says taxpayers should not carry the whole cost, so the person who left the bike pays. The city keeps a bike for one month from the day it was removed. After that, the city disposes of it, so do not wait. Hiroshima City: Removal of unattended bicycles (Japanese)
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Bicycle | ¥2,200 |
| Motorized bicycle (原動機付自転車) | ¥4,400 |
| Motorcycle | ¥5,500 |
The city’s English page says “up to 50cc” for a motorized bicycle. If you are not sure which type yours is, ask the lot on 082-277-7916.
3. What do I need to bring?
Hiroshima City
You need three things: the key, photo ID and the fee. The city gives a driver’s license, student ID or health insurance card as examples of ID. If someone other than the owner collects the bike, that person brings a letter of authority (委任状, ininjo). No special format is required.
- Key: the key to the bike.
- Photo ID: for example a driver’s license, student ID or health insurance card.
- Fee: ¥2,200 or ¥4,400, as above.
- Letter of authority: only if you are not the owner.
Important
The city may cut a lock that ties a bike to a guardrail or other fixed object, and it does not pay for a cut lock. The lot has no roof, and the city says it is not responsible for damage during removal or storage, including rain damage. Hiroshima City: Q&A on removal (Japanese)
The city’s pages do not say what happens if you have lost the key. Ask the lot on 082-277-7916 before you go.
4. How do I find out if my bike was removed?
Hiroshima City
The city has an online list of removed bikes. You can search by removal date, place and anti-theft registration number, and see the color and type of each bike. The page is in Japanese. Registration and frame numbers on the list were read by eye, so they may differ a little from the real ones. If a bike looks like yours, call the lot. Hiroshima City: Removed bike search (Japanese)
- Search the list. Use the date and place where you left the bike, or your anti-theft registration number.
- Or call the lot. If your name is written on the bike, or you know the registration or license plate number, you can ask by phone. Tell them the day it went missing and where you parked.
- If it cannot be found by phone, go in person. The lot is the place to check directly.
- If it is not there, report it as stolen. Go to a nearby police box (交番, koban) or police station.
The city does not remove bikes from private land, such as the grounds of an apartment building. Ask the land or building manager instead.
5. Which areas are strict, and where can I park?
Hiroshima City
Inside a “No Parking Zone,” after a loudspeaker announcement and a warning tag, a bike can be removed if no user is found with it. Outside the zones, a tagged bike can be removed if it is still there after 7 days. “Unattended” means the owner has left the bike and cannot move it right away. The length of time and the reason do not matter. The city does not count bicycle parking lots as public places. Hiroshima City: Removal of unattended bicycles (Japanese)
The zones are around these places: Kamiya-cho and Hachobori; Shin-Hakushima, Hiroshima, Itsukaichi, Nishi-Hiroshima, Yokogawa and Yano stations; and, from July 1, 2026, Koami-cho and Kawaramachi. The city has English maps of the zones in PDF form (links on the English page above). Motorcycles are not removed from roads by the city, but the police can act on them. If one blocks traffic, tell a police station.
Where can I park legally near Koami-cho?
Two city bicycle lots opened on July 1, 2026, near the Koami-cho intersection in Naka Ward.
| Lot | Where | Fee | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funairi-cho | South-west of the intersection | Bicycle ¥100 a day; motorized bicycle or motorcycle ¥250 | 57 |
| Kawaramachi | North-east of the intersection | Bicycle ¥1,300 a month; motorized bicycle or motorcycle ¥2,300 | 55 |
Funairi-cho is for short stays only and is open 24 hours. Kawaramachi is for registered monthly users. People with a disability certificate get Funairi-cho free and Kawaramachi at half price. For Kawaramachi, call the operator, the Hiroshima Prefecture Building Maintenance Cooperative, on 082-242-7330. Hiroshima City: New bicycle lots (Japanese)
6. Who do I ask, and can I get help in English?
Hiroshima City
The city’s website has an English page and PDF maps for this topic, and a machine-translation menu. The pages checked for this article do not say whether staff at the lot or at the ward offices speak English. The search list and the lot’s own information are in Japanese. If you need to call, say the date and place, and read out your registration number.
For questions about a removal, call the Maintenance and Management Division (維持管理課, iji kanri-ka) of the ward where the bike was removed.
| Ward | Phone | Ward | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naka | 082-504-2577 | Asaminami | 082-831-4948 |
| Higashi | 082-568-7739 | Asakita | 082-819-3925 |
| Minami | 082-250-8956 | Aki | 082-821-4921 |
| Nishi | 082-532-0946 | Saeki | 082-943-9738 |
For the removal system and fees in general, the Bicycle City Planning Division (自転車都市づくり推進課) of the city’s Road and Transport Bureau answers on 082-504-2349.
Common questions
How long does the city keep my bike? One month from the day it was removed. After that, the city disposes of it.
Can someone else collect it for me? Yes, with a letter of authority. No set format is required.
What if it is not at the lot? It may have been stolen. Report it at a nearby police box or police station.
Will the city remove a bike from the grounds of my apartment building? No. The city does not remove bikes from private land. Ask the owner or manager of the property.
Next steps
- Search the city’s removed bike list, or call the lot on 082-277-7916 before you go.
- Bring the key, photo ID and ¥2,200 (bicycle) or ¥4,400 (motorized bicycle).
- Collect the bike within one month, and arrive well before 19:00.
Sources
4 pages we checked
Fees and hours may change. Checked with official pages on October 11, 2026.
