Kyoto Rickshaw Tour in Arashiyama Sagano Bamboo Forest
Overview
Embark on a charming journey through the stunning Sagano Bamboo Forest on a traditional rickshaw. With your personal driver and guide, you'll uncover Kyoto's hidden gems and exclusive attractions. Immerse yourself in the local cuisine, souvenirs, culture, and history that only insiders can reveal. This experience is a must-try when visiting Kyoto, a highlight of any trip to Japan.
Highlights
- Enjoy a unique tour with a scenic rickshaw ride
- Experience the flexibility of an old-fashioned vehicle, perfect for exploring narrow streets and alleys
- Marvel at the lush emerald green scenery of the Sagano Bamboo Grove
- Gain deeper insights into Arashiyama through the engaging narrations of your friendly guide
- Reserve with a Rakuten account to earn or use Rakuten Points for each booking
Key Information
Important Information
- Please arrive at designated location 5 mins prior to departure, as tour will depart on time
- Valid only on selected date and time
- Children aged 6 and over are charged the same as adults
- Free admission for children aged 0–6
- Each child must be accompanied by at least 1 adult (e.g. 2 adults + 2 children aged under 7: only 2 adults are charged (1 rickshaw)
- For a group of 1 adult and 2 children aged under 7, 2 adult tickets will apply (1 rickshaw)
- A minimum of 2 people are required for each reservation; each rickshaw can carry 2 adults
- We do not recommend this tour for pregnant women within the first 16 weeks of pregnancy
Description
Jump on a traditional Japanese rickshaw and discover Kyoto from a fresh perspective. Spend a delightful time outdoors exploring the scenic Arashiyama, a charming and tourist-friendly district nestled at the base of the Arashiyama mountains, west of Kyoto.
Enjoy a unique tour as you glide past famous attractions and picturesque rural landscapes. Your driver will expertly navigate the side streets, inaccessible to larger cars and tour buses, while sharing captivating tales of Arashiyama’s rich history and traditions.
Visit Arashiyama's most iconic landmark, the Togetsu-kyo Bridge, at the heart of the district. Be transported to another world as you roll through the mesmerizing Sagano Bamboo Forest, where endless bamboo stalks stretch to the sky and gently sway in the breeze. Ride by ancient temples, serene shrines, and picture-perfect parks before winding down the tour.
Get to know a different side of Kyoto on this carefree rickshaw ride through Arashiyama!
Route Options
Select from a 30-minute, 70-minute, or a 120-minute tour
Arashiyama 30-Minute Tour
- Togetsukyo Bridge
- Bamboo Grove
- Nonomiya Shrine
- Rakushisha
- Togetsukyo Bridge
Arashiyama 70-Minute Tour
- Togetsukyo Bridge
- Nonomiya Shrine
- Bamboo Grove
- Nison-in Temple
- Rakushisha
- Togetsukyo Bridge
Arashiyama 120-Minute Tour
- Togetsukyo Bridge
- Bamboo Grove
- Nonomiya Shrine
- Seiryo-ji Temple
- Saga Toriimoto Preserved Street
- Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple
- Jojakko-ji Temple
- Rakushisha
- Togetsukyo Bridge