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A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof, a person walking beside a horse-drawn carriage, and a stone pathway with greenery. 2
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Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

By Ebisuya
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €59 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

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, customisable Kyoto adventure is a fun introduction to this beautiful city.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

Check availability

HIGASHIYAMA: 30min

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Duration: 30 minutes
Higashiyama

Price details
€59.21 x 1 Adult€59.21
Total
Price is €59.21
Until Sun, 19 Jul

HIGASHIYAMA: 45min

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Duration: 45 minutes
Higashiyama

Price details
€82.36 x 1 Adult€82.36
Total
Price is €82.36
Until Sun, 19 Jul

HIGASHIYAMA: 70min

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Higashiyama

Price details
€114.66 x 1 Adult€114.66
Total
Price is €114.66
Until Sun, 19 Jul

HIGASHIYAMA: 90min

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Higashiyama

Price details
€143.73 x 1 Adult€143.73
Total
Price is €143.73
Until Sun, 19 Jul

HIGASHIYAMA: 120min

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours
Higashiyama

Price details
€188.41 x 1 Adult€188.41
Total
Price is €188.41
Until Sun, 19 Jul

HIGASHIYAMA: 150min

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Higashiyama

Price details
€232.01 x 1 Adult€232.01
Total
Price is €232.01
Until Sun, 19 Jul

HIGASHIYAMA: 180min

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Duration: 3 hours
Higashiyama

Price details
€299.30 x 1 Adult€299.30
Total
Price is €299.30
Until Sun, 19 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Rickshaw ride
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local English-speaking guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • 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 centimetres) 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 customised 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.
  • This tour does NOT include the bamboo forest in Kyoto Arashiyama
  • finishing locations other than our rickshaw stand may be subject to an additional drop-off fee (payable on the day of the tour)
  • not all landmarks on the itinerary can be covered by shorter tour options. Please discuss options in advance or directly with guide
  • The voucher/ ticket can only be used at our Kyoto Higashiyama branch. It is invalid at our Kyoto Arashiyama branch.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity 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

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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