Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

3 h

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Nanzen-ji Temple, 86 Nanzenji Fukuchicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8435 Kyoto Prefecture

red brick aqueduct next to the Nanzenji Temple

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Arashiyama, Togetsukyo, Saga, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8383 Kyoto Prefecture

location where the Arashiyama tour will take place

Stop At: Gio-ji Temple, 32 Kosaka-cho, Sagatoriimoto, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture

visit a wonderful green moss garden

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Daikaku-ji Temple, 4 Sagaosawacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8411 Kyoto Prefecture

temple complex away from the hustle and bustle of Arashiyama's main area. Lovely with cherry blossoms in the summer

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Ebisuya, Kyoto Arashiyama, 3-24 Susukinobabacho, Sagatenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8385 Kyoto Prefecture

your tour operator for a rickshaw tour through Kyoto Arashiyama

Pass By: Ebisuya, Kyoto Higashiyama, 558-9 Yugyomaecho, Higahsiotanimae Kitairu, Gojo Ohashi, Higashiyama, Kyoto 605-0864 Kyoto Prefecture

tour operator for Higashiyama area

Pass By: Togetsukyo Bridge, Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo, Kyoto 616-8385 Kyoto Prefecture

starting place of tour

Pass By: Bamboo Forest Street, Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo, Kyoto 616-8394 Kyoto Prefecture

the famous bamboo forest of Arashiyama. Private rickshaw path

Stop At: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo, Kyoto 616-8385 Kyoto Prefecture

walk through part of the bamboo forest not accessible by rickshaw

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Nonomiya Shrine, Sagano Miyamachi 1, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8393 Kyoto Prefecture

shinto shrine nestled in the bamboo forest

Pass By: Rakushisha, 20 Sagaogurayama Hinomyojincho, Ukyo, Kyoto 616-8391 Kyoto Prefecture

cottage of a famous japanesehaiku poet

Stop At: Nisonin, 27 Saganisonin Monzenchojincho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8425 Kyoto Prefecture

temple

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Jojakkoji Temple, 3 Saga Ogurayamaoguracho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8397 Kyoto Prefecture

temple with stairs, view over kyoto

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Seiryoji Temple, 46 Fujinokicho Sagasyakado Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8447 Kyoto Prefecture

temple.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple, 17 Saga Toriimotoadashinocho, Ukyo, Kyoto 616-8436 Kyoto Prefecture

stone figurines

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, 2-5 Saga Toriimotofukatanicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8439 Kyoto Prefecture

humorous stone figurines

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Saga Toriimoto Preserved Street, Japan, 〒616-8439 京都府京都市右京区嵯峨鳥居本

preserved, former pilgrim street

Pass By: Yasakanoto, 388 Yasakakamimachi, Higashiyama, Kyoto 605-0827 Kyoto Prefecture

landmark of Higashiyama

Pass By: Miyagawacho Kaburenjo, Miyagawasuji, Higashi-ku, Shimogyo, Kyoto 605-0801 Kyoto Prefecture

Geisha district and traditional wooden town houses

Pass By: Tatsumi Bridge, Hanamikojidori Shimbashi Nishi Iru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0000 Kyoto Prefecture

small bridge in traditional district

Pass By: Heian Shrine, 97 Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8341 Kyoto Prefecture

large shinto shrine, often used for Japanese festivals

Pass By: Shoren-in Temple (Shoren-in Monzeki), 69-1 Awataguchi Sanjobocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0035 Kyoto Prefecture

beautiful temple with garden

Pass By: Chion-in Temple, 400 Rinkacho, Higashiyama, Kyoto 605-8686 Kyoto Prefecture

impressive temple

Pass By: Yasaka Shrine, 625 Giommachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0073 Kyoto Prefecture

large shrine in Gion area. worth a visit during new years, before or after the rickshaw tour!

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Included

Local English-speaking guide
Rickshaw ride

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Entry/Admission - Gio-ji Temple
Entry/Admission - Daikaku-ji Temple
Entry/Admission - Nisonin
Entry/Admission - Jojakkoji Temple
Entry/Admission - Seiryoji Temple
Entry/Admission - Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple
Entry/Admission - Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Adult pricing applies to age 7 and over
Children 6 years and under may sit on an adult’s lap (one child per adult)
A maximum of 2 adults per rickshaw. Up to 2 children, 6 years and under, can ride with 2 adults (children have to ride on an adult's lap)
While rickshaws are able to fit two adults, each rickshaw is 29.1 inches (74 centimeters) wide, and it is sometimes more comfortable to book individual rickshaws for each passenger. For passengers of size, we recommend booking a rickshaw for each participant to ensure a comfortable ride. Passengers who do not both fit in one rickshaw but wish to participate in a tour at the same time will be required to purchase an additional rickshaw, which may not be available on the date of the tour with an English-speaking guide if not booked in advance. Those customers who do not purchase an additional rickshaw at the time of booking cannot be guaranteed availability
Please select your preferable itinerary and duration option at checkout
Wheelchair- and stroller-friendly
This tour can be customized depending on your interests
Tour will run later during the listed dates below (time is subject to change, please contact the local operator for further information):
Arashiyama: Summer hour (5/1 to 8/30) - until 6pm; Hanatouro (12/11 to 12/20) - until 8pm
Higashiyama: Hanatouro (3/6 to 3/15) - until 9pm; Cherry blossom light-up (3/28 to 4/12) - until 9pm; Summer hour (5/1 to 8/30) - until 6pm; Autumn foliage light-up (11/14 to 12/6) - until 9pm
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Selected starting time is not automatically guaranteed. The time will be confirmed by email within 24 hours of booking.
Most travelers can participate
If a child 6 years will be using one of the two seats of the rickshaw, it must book as an adult.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

80%

Cultural

75%

Reviews

4.9

travelc

5 | 2019-08-12

Such an amazing tour with the Kyoto Rickshaw crew! Words can't express how much fun this was. The guys that pulled our rickshaw were fun and informed us about all things Japan ranging from where to go and what means what. They also took the best photos. Can't recommend this more!

HELEN F

5 | 2019-07-10

We had a great ride .Guide was great very informative .He tooks some great photos.Wish we had have gone longer

Agnes G

5 | 2019-07-03

We booked two rickshaw 3 hours tour for myself, my husband and our 10 year old because we will not fit in one rickshaw. Our rickshaw driver/tour guides coordinated our tour very well. The tour was amazing because you are comfortable and at the same time, the tour-guide/rickshaw driver spoke English and were very knowledgeable about the places you visit. Our tour-guide were name U-chi Yochicuwa and Ki-yo.

MARISOL V

5 | 2019-07-03

The Rickshaw tour was amazing! Beautiful, calm and very safe. The best way to visit Kyoto. Ryoma Fujioka is an excellent guide. He knows the history very well, and is very joyfull.

Stuart F

5 | 2019-07-03

We had booked an English speaking guide and it was so worth it to ride through the bamboo forest and out through some of the back block areas for an hour. Our guide was very friendly and helpful showing us different places and some of their history. Having never been in a rickshaw before this was quite an experience in the cold March weather wrapped up in a rug. We would recommend this trip to anyone.

Victoria S

5 | 2018-05-09

Unique experience and great guide! Highly recommend!

Robert S

5 | 2018-05-04

The rickshaw tour was incredible. Our rickshaw operator Aki was simply the nicest guy. So happy with a big smile the whole time. And he was also quite knowledgeable, and a great photographer to boot. It would have been worth it for the pictures alone I think. He got a neat looking vertical panoramic on our iphone in the bamboo forest. Then he showed us a picture of him taking Steve Carell around on a recent rickshaw tour in the area. It was legit, he was standing right next to him. Anyway, I highly suggest you have them end the tour near the entrance to the monkeys and go play with them up on the mountain for a while after your rickshaw tour. Just make sure you can walk all the way up the mountain, it took about 20 mins of huffing and puffing to get up there. But we weren't breathing as hard as Aki was after he took us around on the rickshaw, I can assure you of that

Philippe M

5 | 2018-02-11

It was a very amazing tour!

t t v n

5 | 2017-10-25

Nice scenic

laurafriend01

5 | 2017-10-23

Can't remommend this tour enough!! We had a 2 hour tour or Arashiyama with Ita and it was excellent. Ita was a superb driver, had excellent English and was very knowledgable and friendly. He took us to lots of places off the beaten track including a beautiful temple where we were the only visitors.

Brook W

5 | 2017-10-22

AMAZING Tour! Highly recommend! We took the 2 hour long ride and wish we would have done the 3 hour. We visited Arashiyama. Beautiful greens, bamboo forest, and our driver even took us to a Buddist temple. Very small and quaint tucked within a neighborhood. The garden was beautiful! Spoke really good english and knew much about the lore around town. He stopped to take several pictures of us. Great experience and is on my to do list for our next visit!

William L

5 | 2017-10-02

This was absolutely a highlight of our trip. My husband and I had ITA as our driver and his knowledge of the area set the tone for the rest of our day. We've seen areas that walking tourists would easily miss. We could never repay his kindness and his patience. Forever grateful for his hard work!

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