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These six taxi services can help you get around town. The Kitakata area code is 0241.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\tAizu Taxi<\/strong>\nTel. 22-5555<\/p>\n

Kitakata Taxi\n<\/strong>Tel. 22-0016<\/p>\n

Hanaichi Taxi<\/strong>\nTel. 22-0871\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>

\n\t\t\t\t\tShiokawa Taxi<\/strong>\nTel. 27-2141<\/p>\n

Aoi Taxi<\/strong>\nTel. 27-8111<\/p>\n

Yamato Taxi<\/strong>\nTel. 38-2025\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Cruise the\u00a0beautiful winding mountain passes and smooth hills, or move around town quickly by bicycle during your stay. Check out these convenient rental places. Kitakata City telephone area code is 0241.<\/p>\n

Sato Bicycle Rental<\/strong>
\nTel. 23-2769<\/p>\n

Akutagawa Folk Crafts<\/strong>
\nTel. 22-0388<\/p>\n

Watanabe Bicycle Rental<\/strong>
\nTel. 22-2526<\/p>\n

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The Kitakata Burarin-go Bus makes convenient stops on a loop around town. For inquires, contact Hirota taxi at Tel. 0242-75-2321. The Burarin-go map is pictured below. The bus runs from\u00a0April to November, on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays; and\u00a0every day during Golden Week and summer holidays. An adult one-day pass allows unlimited rides for\u00a0\u00a5500 (child pass is \u00a5300). One-day passes are sold on the bus. Single ride tickets for adults cost \u00a5200 (child \u00a5100). The conductor onboard can answer any questions. Timetable and stops listed below.<\/p>\n

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There are two regular bus routes that run through Kitakata. For more information please call these numbers. The Kitakata telephone area code is 0241.<\/p>\n

Aizu Bus Kitakata Business Office<\/strong>
\nTel. 22-1151<\/p>\n

Bandai Toto Bus<\/strong>
\nTel. 21-1050<\/p>\n

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You can rent a car from\u00a0Toyota during your stay. The Kitakata telephone area code is 0241. Please call this number for more information.<\/p>\n

TOYOTA Rent-a-Lease<\/strong>
\nTel. 21-1050<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tTake a guided tour around the city in a cool velotaxi! The service is open April to November, from 11:00 AM until sunset. Please call the number below for more information. One hour costs\u00a0\u00a53,000;\u00a0two hours costs \u00a57,000.\nTel. 0242-75-2321\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>
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