Kyoto · KYOTO RICKSHAW TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 kyoto rickshaw tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Ride through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest by private rickshaw, with local stories, quiet paths, temple stops, and memorable photos.
“It was one of our highlights of our trip! The guides were the best!”
Ride through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest with a private guide, photo stops, shrine views, and a short forest walk. Early starts beat the crowds.
“Amazing experience!! Such a good activity for a day when it’s really hot because the rickshaw has shad, and they give you a cold towel. Definitely made the bamboo forest experience a highlight. We loved this and would recommend.”
Ride Kyoto’s old streets by authentic rickshaw with a local guide, visiting Gion, Higashiyama temples, shrines, alleys, and scenic lanes.
“We had the 70 minute Higashiyama tour with our guide Shuhei and he was fantastic. We saw a lot in the beautiful district of Gion with its many buddhist temples and shinto shrines. Fun, interesting and romantic... highly recommended!”
Ride a private rickshaw through Kyoto’s Gion and Higashiyama, with local stories, temple views, photo stops, and flexible tour lengths.
“Hina was the best. energetic fun and informative. he not only was our Rickshaw driver but he also was our guide. and photographer. he was patient and helped customized our route. highly recommend.”
Ride a private rickshaw through Arashiyama, visit a machiya and Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, and get local history, photos, and bamboo forest views.
“We had an amazing 70-minute rickshaw ride with Atsu! He is not only a skillful and friendly driver, but also a wonderful photographer. Atsu brought us through many beautiful scenic spots, patiently explaining the history and stories behind tRead more”
Rent a Kyoto yukata, ride a rickshaw through Higashiyama, and explore Kiyomizu-dera, Ninenzaka, and Gion at your own pace.
“The rickshaw ride was fun even in the rain. The kimono was kind of basic but it was fun to play dress up. I would recommend both!”
Ride through Nara by private rickshaw, meet its gentle deer, visit major temples, and choose a custom tour lasting 70 to 190 minutes.
Ride through Kyoto’s Higashiyama and Gion during cherry-blossom season, with a private guide, photo stops, and an optional Kiyomizu-Dera walk.
