Kyoto Sagano Insider: Rickshaw and Walking Tour
Description
Enjoy the highlight of Arashiyama, the bamboo forest, at an unique vantage point from the comfortable seat of the traditional rickshaw. Sit back and relax as your guide navigates carefully and safely through the traffic as you pass by other iconic sights of Arashiyama such as the Togetsukyo Bridge, the river side with Mt Arashi, charactaristic neighbourhoods and townhouses. Venture north to a quiet and traditional neighbourhood along a pilgrim path leading up the mountain. Get off the rickshaw to enjoy the preserved, traditional houses and landscape at your own pace. Visit one of those Machiya houses (Archive Hall) from the inside. Your guide will continue to explain the sights to you as you make your way to the comical and unique Otagi-Nenbutsuji Temple. On your way back to the rickshaw, stop at one of the thatched tea house for a cup of matcha or traditional sweets (optional). Back on the rickshaw head to your preferred finishing location.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Possible starting and finishing location of the tour. One of Arashiyama's iconic sights
visit inside a traditional Kyoto-style Machiya house
The rickshaw will pass through the bamboo forest and stop for pictures. Getting off the rickshaw to walk inside the part of the bamboo forest which is inaccessible by rickshaw is optional! Please let us know!
enter and visit this unique temple with the quirky hand made figurines.
old traditional cottage with straw-thatched roof. Former home of one of Japan's famous Haiku poets
Shinto shrine nestled in the bamboo grove
typical Kyoto Arashiyama-style townhouses, neighbourhoods and side streets
preserved district. old pilgrim path lined with traditional wooden town houses you won't find in the downtown area of Kyoto
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Temple grounds are not accessible by wheelchair or stroller (due to stairs and uneven ground)
- Selected starting time is not automatically guaranteed. The time will be confirmed by email within 24 hours of booking.
- Children of 6 years and older are required to have a seat and will thus pay the same price as an adult.
- Our seats measure 74cm (29. 1in) in width and can accommodate up to two adults side by side.
- Children 5 years and under can ride for free provided that they will sit on the lap of an adult (one child per adult = max 2 adults & 2 children per rickshaw)
- If a child of 5 years will be using one of the two seats of the rickshaw, it must book as an adult.
- Infants must be able to hold up their head by themselves.
- finishing locations other than our rickshaw stand may be subject to an additional drop-off fee (payable on the day of the tour)
- This tour includes walking up and down a slope
Reviews(16)
We just found there is option of taking rickshaw when we were visiting Bamboo forest and it can take separate route. Our experience exceeded our expectations with some of the amazing picture taken by Shintaro San . Usually I dont write unless there is exceptional /outstanding experience and this was the one.
Dear 207ghostg, Thank you very much for chancing upon the rickshaw tour and writing a review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the rickshaw tour with our guide Shintaro. The rickshaw tour can be customized depending on duration to best suit your preferences and interests. We hope to see you again some day! Kind regards, Ebisuya Rickshaw
The rickshaw ride was a lot of fun. Our driver and guide, Takumi, was awesome. He spoke great English and was informative and charming. We enjoyed the ride very much.
Dear J_Hawk_08, Thank you very much for taking a rickshaw tour with us in Kyoto Arashiyama. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour service our guide Takumi provided. While safe driving is a must, our guide do study and learn about the history and culture of the area in order to give you not only a unique and fun but also informative rickshaw tour. Kind regards, Ebisuya Rickshaw
My wife & I rented kimono outfits for this experience, highly recommended. We went on a 1-hr long tour (rickshaw & a brief walk). The bamboo paths were flooded with walking tourists, but the rickshaws had a short path that was perfect for a private photo op, before having to rejoin the general public path again. We also left the bamboo forest to join local streets; we also walked for about 10 minutes (including more on-foot photos). Our puller was Daisuke who has been doing this for over 20 years & had a vast knowledge of the area. He also took some unique shots using my own Samsung phone; I'm sure he knows his way around many phone brands & models. We recommend this company & Daisuke! About renting kimonos: as far as I could learn to discern different types of kimonos, I got my Yukata & my wife got her Komon. No need to make reservations, just walk up & down the main strip & these rental places are everywhere. Decide what u want & how much you're willing to pay (for the kimonos & the rental duration), then get fitted, & have fun! If it's a rainy day, you can also add an umbrella into the rental. They pretty much have everything you want or need to make you look as authentic as you'd like to be!
Dear 207dannyh, Thank you very much for your detailed review. While there are plenty of opportunities to rent and wear a kimono, yukata etc in different cities across Japan, the rickshaw and kimono combo in Kyoto is perhaps one of the most picturesque scenario. With your phone or camera our guide will be sure to stop and take gorgeous pictures to capture some memories during the tour. You can simply walk in at our rickshaw stand after getting changed into the rental clothes. In case of making an advance reservation, we always recommend to allow at the very least one hour between rental appointment and rickshaw tour. With the many different choices and options to choose from before getting dressed, a generous time schedule is of essence. We hope you enjoyed the experience in traditional clothing and riding on the rickshaw. Kind regards, Ebisuya Rickshaw
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 them, which made the journey even more meaningful. He also helped us capture so many stunning and memorable photos that we will truly treasure. Thank you, Atsu, for giving us such a heartfelt and unforgettable experience! 🌸 我们与Atsu度过了一段非常难忘的70分钟人力车之旅！他不仅是一位技术娴熟、非常友善的车夫，更是一位出色的摄影师。一路上，他带我们游览了许多优美的景点，并耐心地为我们讲解背后的历史和故事，让旅程更有意义。他还帮我们拍下了许多令人惊艳又珍贵的照片，我们一定会好好珍藏。非常感谢Atsu带给我们这样一段温暖又难忘的体验！🌟
Dear Trip49917597370, Thank you very much for your bilingual review! Thank you also for taking the tour with our guide Atsu. While taking the rickshaw tour is about the experience, seeing the sight with a live narration by your knowledgeable guide, Atsu also makes sure to stop at beautiful locations to take pictures of you on the rickshaw to make sure to capture the moment in 2D. Come and visit us again any time!
It was a great experience. The appeal of rickshaws is that they are an experience you can't do yourself. I highly recommend it to visitors to Japan and Arashiyama. The charioteers are very pleasant, they talk well and they take pictures of wonderful memories. Mr. Katsuki in charge, it was very good.
It was amazing to see the city, beautiful scenery and Aurora in my own eyes, and I really enjoyed it! The scenery in Arashiyama is great, but walking is exhausting, so I think it's very good to use a rickshaw for a great experience! There was also an area where I could take pictures, which was only accessible by rickshaw, so I could calm down and experience nature. You will be able to tell me which souvenir shop to go to while riding a rickshaw, and I would definitely recommend it to those who have time to take pictures as they are very good!
Extraordinary experience ✨️ Great tour of Arashiyama and great photos were taken. Would highly recommend⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you Mr.Yappo & Mr. AKI !!!
Dear Hamad A, Thank you very much for your 5-star review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and guiding service as well as the photors provided by our guide Yoppy and Aki. We hope that the pictures taken will remind you of your visit to Kyoto Arashiyama for a long time to come. Kind Regards, Ebisuya Rickshaw
we have a very great time with Yuya as our guide,we took the shortest tour and we enjoy every seconds of it!would recommended to others!
Dear jasonIY2013YI, Thank you for taking a rickshaw tour with us and taking the time to write a review about it and our guide Yuya. We appreciate it! Thank you for also recommending the tour to others. Kind Regards, Ebisuya Rickshaw
Came with my mum&also my first rickshaw ride in Kyoto and it was amazing! Yoshii was very friendly and knowledgeable, sharing interesting facts along the way. The route options were great, allowing us to see beautiful spots. His photography skills were also impressive, capturing great memories for us. I had a fantastic time would definitely recommend this. thank you, Yoshii!
Dear 26afifahn, Thank you very much for choosing Ebisuya as part of your travel in Kyoto. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the rickshaw tour! We hope you learned much more than expected about Kyoto and will have a deeper and better understanding of Kyoto and Japanese culture and enjoy the rest of your travels much more. We hope the pictures taken during the tour will remind you of your trip for a long time to come! Kind Regards, Ebisuya Rickshaw
Shota was our guide and he was amazing! He made sure we were comfortable in the cold weather and took amazing photos! He also explained the history of the sites and provided great conversations!
Dear chelseasU3334QT, Thank you very much choosing to have Ebisuya Rickshaw take you around the area. We are happy to know that you enjoyed the guidance, explanations and the photos by your assigned guide Shota. The rickshaws are used all year round and can be adapted according to the season. When it rains or get colder we adjust the type and thickness of the blankets, including water- and windproof covers to keep you warm and comfortable during this colder season. Hopefully the explanations provided during the tour offered a deeper insight on the local culture and enabled you to enjoy the rest of visit even more. Kind Regards, EBISUYA Rickshaw
