Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

From $41.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee

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You can select up to 10 travelers in total.

Adult (6-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 10

Child (0-5) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 10

Book online or call: +1 437 970 2890

Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
Rickshaw ride
Local English-speaking guide

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Overview

Step into an authentic Japanese rickshaw for the ride of a lifetime, through some of the most scenic and historic districts in Kyoto, Japan. Explore the intriguing wooden buildings and stone alleys (maybe even spotting a geisha or two) in Kyoto’s famed Higashiyama area, all with a knowledgeable local guide and rickshaw driver. This authentic, customizable Kyoto adventure is a fun introduction to this beautiful city.

Meeting points

Ebisuya Higashiyama Rickshaw
483 Shimokawarachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0825, Japan

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Meeting place for HIGASHIYAMA tour. Go to Ichinenzaka in Higashiyama (on the cobble stone street, Nene Street, by the Kodaiji Temple and Ichinenzaka. You can search for "Ebisuya Higashiyama" on google maps for exact location)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Ebisuya, Kyoto Higashiyama (Pass By)

tour operator for Higashiyama area
Yasakanoto (Pass By)

landmark of Higashiyama
Miyagawacho Kaburenjo (Pass By)

Geisha district and traditional wooden town houses
Tatsumi Bridge (Pass By)

small bridge in traditional district
Shoren-in Temple (Shoren-in Monzeki) (Pass By)

beautiful temple with garden
Chion-in Temple (Pass By)

impressive temple
Yasaka Shrine (Pass By)

large shrine in Gion area. worth a visit during new years, before or after the rickshaw tour!
Nene-no-Michi (Pass By)

feel the history as you travel on the old cobble stone street

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Adult pricing applies to age 6 and over
Children 5 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, 5 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
Wheelchair- and stroller-friendly
This tour can be customized depending on your interests
If a child (5 years and younger) will be using one of the two seats of the rickshaw, it must book as an adult.
The amount of time you will be late will be deducted from your tour duration (delay of 10min or more results in automatic cancellation)
Any time changes/rescheduling requests sent after 5pm the day before your tour can not be accommodated
our tours take place, rain or shine.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

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Memorable Experience!

Published on Nov, 2024

Jumpei was an amazing guide! He was knowledgeable and very personable. The tour was a wonderful experience.

Great Fun

Published on Nov, 2024

Everyone who visits Kyoto should do this. This was fun and our driver was great. He gave us some history of Kyoto and took us to some beautiful spots. They are amazing going up those hills. Highly recommend anyone to do this.

Perfect experience!

Published on Oct, 2024

Kai was our rickshaw guide. He was SO sweet and informative. What a great experience!!! We were on a tight schedule and he made sure we saw some fun stuff in the short amount of time we had. 10 out of 10!!!!!!

Awesome afternoon discovering Kyoto

Published on Oct, 2024

Moto was fantastic! Such a friendly and lovely person. Moto was upbeat, offered tons of knowledge of Kyoto and knew so many great spots we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Moto also was proactive about taking great pictures that we will have for a lifetime! I would HIGHLY recommend this tour and Moto in particular!!

Grateful…

Published on Oct, 2024

The rickshaw tour gave me some of the most unforgettable moments of my Osaka Japan trip. Fumi was my driver - a fun and honest guy.