7 Rickshaw Rides Tours in Kyoto Worth Reserving

1.Arashiyama Customized Rickshaw Tour & Bamboo Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 432 reviews · 45 - 190 minutes · from $51Our pick

Private rickshaw tour from Togetsu-kyo through Arashiyama bamboo forest, shrines and gardens, 45-190 min. Photo stops included.

“Excellent activity. It was made so by our incredible guide who was both an excellent conversationalist and photographer. It was our first time in a rickshaw and we learnt about it was also the local area and life in Japan. Took us down private paths of the forest with no other tourists. At the end he recommended an amazing coffee shop to us that was 5 minutes away. Really went above and beyond.”

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2.Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour with Bamboo Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · from $86.88

Rickshaw and guided walks through Kyoto’s Arashiyama bamboo forest, with shrine stops and photo help. Start early to dodge crowds.

“We had a fantastic experience and our rickshaw driver, Shota, was magnificent. Shota explained everything very well and was very respectful. He is also a fantastic photographer and we have lots of wonderful memories from our 2 hour adventure.”

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3.Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $39.79Best value

Ride a Kyoto rickshaw through Higashiyama and Gion with an English-speaking guide, scenic stops, and photo help for up to 3 hours.

“This was truly the best way to see the beautiful streets of Kyoto! Yoshi, Daichi and Takumi were the nicest, fittest and lovely guides. They even walked us to the shrine and explained the whole history and customs. I would do it again in a heart beat.”

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4.Private Rickshaw Tour of Gion and Higashiyama Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 45 - 130 minutes · from $51

Private rickshaw tour of Kyoto’s Gion and Higashiyama, with photo stops, temple sights, and a customizable guide, starting near Kodaiji Temple.

“We had a fantastic rickshaw tour with Moto, he was extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot! Definitely recommend.”

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5.Kyoto Sagano Insider: Rickshaw and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $228.62

Private Arashiyama rickshaw and walking tour with bamboo photo stops, a machiya house visit, and Otagi Nenbutsu-ji temple in 3 hours.

“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”

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6.Kiyomizu-dera Temple Rent a kimono and ride a rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $83

Rent a kimono in Kyoto, then ride a rickshaw through Higashiyama near Kiyomizu-dera. Explore streets until 5pm for $83.

“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!”

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7.Higashiyama | Kyoto: Sakura Season Private Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 70 minutes - 2 hours · from $125

Private rickshaw through Higashiyama and Gion for sakura season views, guided photo stops, and (optional) a cherry blossom walk at Kiyomizu-Dera.

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