Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour with Bamboo Forest
Overview
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This tour covers every part of the bamboo forest. By rickshaw and on foot!
The first stop after cruising through the bustling main street is the bamboo forest. Enjoy the vivid green bamboo as your guide pulls you along the path reserved for rickshaws only, away from other visitors. Have your camera or mobile phone ready to take pictures. You donāt want to miss this.
After passing by the Nonomiya Shrine you will enter the second part of the bamboo forest, which is designed like a little park. Here we can take great group pictures with the stunning green bamboo in the background. On the way to the third and last section of the bamboo forest, you will pass by a well-kept scene from the Edo period
The third part of the bamboo forest can only be accessed on foot, so our guide will park the rickshaw within walking distance and then guide you to the most famous and impressive part of the bamboo forest. (To avoid the crowds here, we recommend starting the tour before noon)
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultās lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for pregnant travelers in the first 16 weeks
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 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.
The amount of time you will be late will be deducted from your tour duration (delay of 10min or more results in automatic cancellation)
our tours take place, rain or shine.
Time changes on the day of the tour can not be accommodated.
Any time changes/rescheduling requests sent after 5pm the day before your tour can not be accommodated
finishing locations other than our rickshaw stand may be subject to an additional drop-off fee (payable on the day of the tour)
What To Expect
Bamboo Forest Street
Get off the rickshaw and walk to the most famous part of the bamboo forest which can not be accessed by rickshaw. The walk includes going up and down a steep slope.
Nonomiya Shrine
Shinto shrine nestled in the bamboo forest.
Options
ARASHIYAMA & BAMBOO 70min
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
ARASHIYAMA & BAMBOO 120min
ARASHIYAMA & BAMBOO 90min
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
ARASHIYAMA & BAMBOO 180min
Duration: 3 hours
Whatās Included
use of rickshaw
Gratuities
All Fees and Taxes
Admission fees for temples and shrines
transportation to and from meeting place
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
390 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth it!
Donsange,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well worth the price! You get to see the bamboo forest in a completely different way with wonderful guides! Thank you so much for making our trip the best, Naoki-San and Souchi-San š
A great way to experience the area!
Judith C,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful way to experience the Bamboo Forest! Our rickshaw driver Saku was knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor, and an incredible iPhone photographer! Our best family pics of Kyoto!
Great Tour!
Christina W,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience and tour with our guides. Took the 70 min tour and it passed way too quickly because we were having a lot of fun. Guides spoke great English and stopped along the way to point out additional sights. Took great pictures. Kept us cool and were very kind. Would definitely recommend!
Wonderful tour of the bamboo forest!
Mabel C,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took the Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour with Ebisuya Rickshaw on May 9, and the experience went above and beyond my expectations! Hugmin pulled the rickshaw for me and my 7-year-old daughter, while Yuya pulled another rickshaw for my husband and my 9-year-old son. Hugmin kept my daughter very engaged and answered all her questions while also telling us about the different bamboo types and various points of interest such as statues that we encountered on our ride. She was very personable, so my daughter talked nonstop to her. Yuya was an excellent photographer. In one of our photos, he angled my phone in such a way that it looked like we were the only people in Arashiyama Bamboo when in reality there was a huge crowd of people behind us. Also, the vertical panoramic shots he took of us with the bamboo were awesome. Because we were on rickshaws, we could go on pathways that strictly only allow rickshaws, hence bypassing most of the crowds. Highly recommend this tour for the best hospitality, knowledge about the area, and an intimate way to explore the forest! Thanks Hugmin and Yuya!
Worth every penny for rickshaw experience!
Denise F,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The only female whose name is Ohashi did our pulled rickshaw. Because she was trained as a weightlifter when she was young for Olympic weightlifting, so she is more than capable to do the job so well. She has a such perfect personality and language talent to communicate with clients.( Mandarin, Taiwanese and English). She really gave us a memorable experience!
Everything was perfect!!!
Monica H,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It seemed wonderful to us!!! The prior attention to ensure everything was clear and perfect was excellent!!! There were 5 carts with 5 operators, all delightful; mine, Shin, was exceptional, they spoke a lot of Spanish and explained everything in a very fun way. A highly recommended experience!!! Thank you!!! And congratulations on your magnificent organization.
A wonderful rickshaw experience you can enjoy with confidence
Quest05051656948,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you very much for today āŗļø They gave us so many explanations and we had so much fun! Even in the hot weather, they cared a lot and I was able to ride with peace of mind from start to finish āØ The response was really attentive and it was a lovely memory! It was a wonderful time, something I would definitely recommend to my family and friends š
Just do it
Foodgloriousfood88,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing experience Go early to avoid crowds Yes even if you are on a rickshaw, it matters. Because no human traffic to block your path Our guide takato was the nicest person Took the time to answer our questions and ensure we felt safe and comfortable all the time
Fabulous Experience
Donna A,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Rickshaw driver Hugmin was amazing. She took us on a 2 hour tour not only through the bamboo forest but through some beautiful parts of Arashiyama. Her knowledge of the area was fabulous and her personality is very engaging.
Excellent rickshaw ride
samt957,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I took our rickshaw ride on our anniversary day. Our rickshaw driverās name was Yuya. Heās excellent! Very polite, knowledgeable, courteous, excellent in photography, very smooth rickshaw ride, speaks very good english, overall: 5*!! Highly recommend!
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