Tokyo Rickshaw Tour: East–West Asakusa 30-Minute Charter by Ebisuya
Overview
Book a Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw tour with an experienced guide! On the eastern side of Sensoji Temple, discover the history and culture of Tokyo’s Edo period. On the western side, immerse yourself in the retro atmosphere of the Showa era. As well as taking you around Asakusa’s classic sights, we will introduce the best places to view Tokyo Skytree!
A typical route would be: Kaminarimon Gate → Denboin Street → Nitenmon Gate → Tokyo Skytree viewing spots → Denboin Street → Kaminarimon Gate
Highlights
- An experienced guide will take you around Asakusa’s iconic destinations
- Get a different view of Tokyo on a rickshaw tour along the buzzing city streets
- See Sensoji Temple, Tokyo Skytree, and the iconic Kaminarimon Gate, among other classic sights
- Enjoy local neighborhood sights and appreciate the history and atmosphere of what was once Tokyo’s commercial center
- Earn and spend Rakuten points by making reservations with your Rakuten account!
Key Information
Important Information
- . Children 5 years and under can ride for free provided that they will sit on the lap of an adult. Children 6 years and older are required to have a seat and will thus pay the same price as an adult.
- . Expecting mothers in their first 16 weeks of pregnancy are not permitted to ride a rickshaw
- . The staff may call you for confirmation about 10 minutes before the meeting time.
- . Please note that we may have our hours shortened or can be temporarily closed during typhoons or storms.
- . The required time is a roughly estimate. Time such as traffic jams and waiting for traffic lights is not included in the estimated time.
Description
Ride a rickshaw as you go around Asakusa, where the atmosphere of Edo and the ambience of the Showa era are mixed in downtown Tokyo. Starting from Kaminarimon, an experienced guide will guide you to travel between Asakusa’s iconic tourist destinations.
How it works
From purchase to use, it's a simple 2-step process! 1: After booking on Rakuten Travel Experiences, an e-ticket will be sent to your registered e-mail address.
2: On arrival at the meeting place, find your host and click the "Voucher" link in the e-mail sent to you at the time of purchase. Then, click the "Use" button and show the screen to the staff (please ensure that your phone can connect to the internet before your visit).