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The 15 Best Rickshaw Tours in Japan

31 tours  ·  from $34 a head

Every trip has one free morning too few. These 15 rickshaw tours in Japan justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw Tour - The first ride from Asakusa Station
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Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw Tour

1.Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,375 reviews · from $42Our pick

Explore Asakusa by private rickshaw with an English or Japanese-speaking driver, subject to availability. Choose a 30-minute to three-hour route through shrines, old entertainment streets, gardens, and riverside viewpoints. Guides such as Koko, Takumi, Nene, and Yusuke are praised for humor, photos, and local insight.

“This tour took our time in Tokyo from good to amazing! It was by far our best experience there. You get a comprehensive and informative tour of the city. You are treated with respect and politeness. You are warm (seatwarmers & rugs), comfortable and safe. You are entertainRead more”

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Kyoto: Arashiyama Customized Rickshaw Tour & Bamboo Forest - The bamboo forest from a better angle
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Kyoto: Arashiyama Customized Rickshaw Tour & Bamboo Forest

2.Arashiyama Customized Rickshaw Tour & Bamboo Forest

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

Meet your private rickshaw guide near Togetsu-kyo Bridge and choose 45, 70, 130, or 190 minutes through Arashiyama. You’ll ride the bamboo forest’s rickshaw path, visit Nonomiya Shrine, and possibly continue to Rakushisya, Nison-in, and quieter temple lanes. Guides such as Koki, Aki, Shin, and Yoshi also take photos.

“The Rickshaw tour was a fantastic way to explore Kyoto. Our guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. They made us feel some comfortable, it was very cold and snowing at the time but we couldn’t have been warmer. A must do in Kyoto”

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Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour with Bamboo Forest - Starting on Bamboo Forest Street
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Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour with Bamboo Forest

3.Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour with Bamboo Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · from $86

Ebisuya’s private Arashiyama tour pairs a rickshaw ride with a walk through the bamboo forest. Guides such as Ocean, Yoshi, Kiko, and Hikaru share local history, take photos, and adjust the route to your chosen duration. Early starts help you avoid the heaviest crowds.

“Shin was a delightful energetic tour kids whose English was very fluent. He was a wealth of information and gave us a terrific experience taking many pictures of our experience. We would highly recommend this tour and again the entire staff was very helpful.”

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Kyoto Rickshaw Tour - Gion and the geisha district
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Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

4.Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $39

Ride through Kyoto’s Higashiyama and Gion districts in a private rickshaw with an English-speaking guide. Choose 30 minutes to 3 hours, see wooden townhouses, temples, shrines, stone lanes, and a geisha district, and ask your guide to shape the route around your interests. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is not included.

“Very cool way to get around the Kyoto we hadn’t seen yet. Our drivers took us to Sakura park with hundreds of beautiful cherry blossoms and street vendors and taught us the history behind Temples and shrines in that area. We went through the geisha district and learned so much. We loved this experience.”

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Tokyo: Asakusa Sightseeing Tour by Rickshaw - Asakusa Shrine and Tokyo’s Oldest Temple Area
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Tokyo: Asakusa Sightseeing Tour by Rickshaw

5.Asakusa Sightseeing Tour by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 195 reviews · 30 - 190 minutes · from $35

See Asakusa from a rickshaw seat with an English- or Japanese-speaking guide. Routes may include Asakusa Shrine, Bentendo Hall, Sumida Park, Denpoin Street, Rokku, and Hanakawado. Choose a 30-minute introduction or a longer private ride with photo stops and local stories.

“10000/10 recommend!!! We had an absolute blast with Ryu Buchi!!! We learned a lot about the Asakusa area and he was even singing Bieber songs with my daughter!!! We would absolutely recommend this to anyone coming to Tokyo!! Asakusa MUST DO!!!”

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Kyoto: Private Rickshaw Tour of Gion and Higashiyama Area - Higashiyama’s lanes, temples, and photo stops
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Kyoto: Private Rickshaw Tour of Gion and Higashiyama Area

6.Private Rickshaw Tour of Gion and Higashiyama Area

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

Meet near Kodaiji Temple for a private rickshaw ride through Higashiyama and Gion. Your English or Japanese-speaking guide, such as Moto, Shiro, or Daichi, explains local customs, points out temples and wooden townhouses, and takes photos at scenic stops. Choose a short introduction or a longer custom route.

“Our guide was Daichi and was wonderful we thoroughly enjoyed this short tour and wished we had booked a longer tour, high recommended Thank you”

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Otaru Rickshaw Tour - The north part of Otaru Canal
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Otaru Rickshaw Tour

7.Otaru Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $42

Sit back as an Ebisuya guide carries you through Otaru’s canal district, old rail tracks, small lanes, and marina. Guides such as Koto and Kuma offer friendly, self-taught English and photo stops. Choose 30 minutes to 2 hours, with private rides and group discounts available.

“I was so happy that I booked this wonderful experience. Our guide Kuma was very professional and knew so much info about Otaru. We learned so much. His English was also excellent and is self taught. I believe he also knows a bit of Korean and Chinese.”

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Kamakura Rickshaw Tour - Starting near Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
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Kamakura Rickshaw Tour

8.Kamakura Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $43

Ride through Kamakura in a private rickshaw with a local driver-guide. Depending on your chosen length, you may visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Zeniarai Benten, a Buddhist temple, or a bamboo forest. The ride lasts 30 minutes to two hours and can finish at a custom location.

“Great way to see Kamakura! Excellent driver/guides. Fun for all our party! :”

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Asakusa, Tokyo: Rickshaw Experience and Highlights Walking tour - Spending time at Senso-ji
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Asakusa, Tokyo: Rickshaw Experience and Highlights Walking tour

9.Asakusa, Tokyo: Rickshaw Experience and Highlights Walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $35

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Asakusa with a guide, visiting Kaminarimon, Nakamise, Senso-ji, Hanayashiki Street, Nishi Sando, and Hoppy Street. The rickshaw option adds a roughly 20-minute ride through east Asakusa, with photos and Tokyo Skytree views.

“Yoko was a fantastic guide. She was very knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our needs. She provided information on other things to do in Tokyo.”

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Miyajima: Private Rickshaw Tour to Itsukushima Shrine - Seeing the torii at Itsukushima Shrine
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Miyajima: Private Rickshaw Tour to Itsukushima Shrine

10.Miyajima: Private Rickshaw Tour to Itsukushima Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 45 - 190 minutes · from $51

Meet your Japanese-speaking rickshaw guide outside Miyajima Ferry Terminal for a private ride through old streets, the waterfront, Itsukushima Shrine, and nearby temples. Choose a 45 to 190-minute route, with longer options reaching Daishoin Temple, Senjokaku Shrine, scenic parks, and seaside paths.

“We had such a friendly lovely guide who provided more information than we expected. His English was pretty good and when he couldn't describe what he wanted to he used Google translate. We had an amazing experience!”

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Kurashiki Rickshaw Tour - Starting beside the Bikan Historical Quarter
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Kurashiki Rickshaw Tour

11.Kurashiki Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $43

See Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Quarter from a traditional rickshaw, with a local driver-guide handling the route and commentary. Choose 30 minutes to two hours, ask for an English-speaking guide such as Sho or Kubo when available, and arrange a convenient finish point.

“We had a blast on our 90 minute rickshaw tour, which was completely in English, which provided historical and cultural area about Kurashiki City. The drivers were extremely entertaining and fun - really super people! We had a great time! I would highly recommend this tour, especially in the heat of July. Fabulous!”

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[60 minutes] Rickshaw tour around Asakusa [Complete Asakusa tour/power spots] - The Kaminarimon to Sensoji area
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[60 minutes] Rickshaw tour around Asakusa [Complete Asakusa tour/power spots]

12.[60 minutes] Rickshaw tour around Asakusa [Complete Asakusa tour/power spots]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $66

Set off from Asakusa Town Hotel near Kaminarimon for a roughly one-hour rickshaw ride through Asakusa. Your trained local puller may visit a Buddhist temple, a Shinto shrine, and quieter streets, while sharing customs, history, and photo tips. Guides such as Yuma, Yu, Yoshi, Koki, and Gian have earned praise for their friendly style and language skills.

“The wonderful drivers, made besides guides and very friendly. They just wanted to like me. A great family experienceAuto-translated”

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[30 minutes] Rickshaw tour around Asakusa [History, sightseeing, Tokyo Skytree] - Why the Edo and Showa setting matters
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[30 minutes] Rickshaw tour around Asakusa [History, sightseeing, Tokyo Skytree]

13.[30 minutes] Rickshaw tour around Asakusa [History, sightseeing, Tokyo Skytree]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $33Best value

Settle into a traditional rickshaw for a 30-minute loop through Asakusa with a trained shafu, or rickshaw puller. You will hear stories about local sights, view Tokyo Skytree, and stop for photos. Drivers such as Koki, Rikoh, Ike, and Kiyo have been praised for friendly care, including blankets and rain cover.

“There were 3 of us so we had to get 2 rickshaws. Our rickshaw drivers (Ike and Kiyo) were super strong, really nice and friendly. Not only did they drive us around the area, but they added a lot of commentary and took lots of photos for us. TRead more”

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Private Miyajima Rickshaw Tour Including Itsukushima Shrine - What the 30-Minute Ride Covers
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Private Miyajima Rickshaw Tour Including Itsukushima Shrine

14.Private Miyajima Rickshaw Tour Including Itsukushima Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $43

Let an Ebisuya driver guide you through Miyajima by traditional rickshaw, with routes lasting 30 minutes to 2 hours. Longer options can include Itsukushima Shrine, Momijidani Park, the red torii gate, and old island lanes. Ask for an English-speaking driver when you arrive.

“We found this tour amazing. The guide new english and his manner was very pleasant.”

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Hot Spring Capital of Yufuin Rickshaw Tour - Starting near Yufuin Station
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Hot Spring Capital of Yufuin Rickshaw Tour

15.Hot Spring Capital of Yufuin Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $43

This private Ebisuya rickshaw ride begins near Yufuin Station and may visit Kozenin, Unagihime Shrine, Bussanji, and Kinrin Lake. Your driver-guide handles the route, local stories, and photos. Tours last about 30 minutes to 2 hours, with options for families, couples, and older travelers.

“暑い時期の観光だったので、乗り心地が期待以上によく涼しく便利かつ楽しかった。The ride was better than expected. Perfect for a hot and humid day. It was comfortable and entertaining!”

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New in Rickshaw Tours in Japan

★ 5.0Exiting Rickshaw ride and Kimono experienceFrom $714 reviews
★ 5.0Private 3-hour Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw TourFrom $2365 reviews
★ 5.0Rickshaw Tour of Kagoshima’s Historical and Cultural SitesFrom $714 reviews
★ 5.0Tokyo Vegan Tour : Miso Making, Tea Ceremony, Rickshaw RideFrom $622 reviews
★ 3.5Asakusa Highlights Walking (OP : Rickshaw Experience)From $934 reviews
★ 5.0Otaru: Private Otaru Sightseeing Tour by RickshawFrom $354 reviews
★ 5.0Nara: Cultural Heritage Tour by RickshawFrom $775 reviews
★ 4.8Kiyomizu-dera Temple Rent a kimono and ride a rickshawFrom $837 reviews
★ 4.9Kamakura: Private History and Heritage Tour by RickshawFrom $517 reviews
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