 In 1890, Miyata opened a new factory in Kikukawa, and the company was renamed "Miyata Gun Works".Eitarō manufactured the first Miyata prototype bicycle in 1890, using rifle barrels produced at the factory.The early success of Miyata's bicycles was boosted by a request in 1892 from crown prince Yoshihito (later Emperor Taishō) to build him a bicycle.