Private Tour

Private 3-hour Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Spend a relaxing morning in Arashiyama, enjoying the vivid and lush nature. Discover the green and refreshing temples as well as unique ones. Find out why the Japanese are so fond of the Shinryoku (deep green; as in green leaves on trees and bushes). * Please note: this is a seasonal private tour, available from late spring to early summer.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Admission fees to temples and gardens are not included

Expecting mothers in their first 16 weeks of pregnancy are not permitted to ride a rickshaw

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)

Infants must be able to hold up their head by themselves.

Selected starting time is not automatically guaranteed. The time will be confirmed by email within 24 hours of booking.

If a child of 5 years will be using one of the two seats of the rickshaw, it must book as an adult.

Please bring baby carrier/wrap for small children

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Arashiyama

The tour takes place in this area. The three hour tour provides a detailed insight of this neighbourhood of Kyoto

3 hours • Admission Not Included

Gio-ji Temple

[GREEN OPTION] The Gioji Temple is famous for its moss garden, which is incredibly vivid, even in the shade.

20 minutes • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Rickshaw ride

Live commentary

Local English-speaking rickshaw driver/guide

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Admission Fees to Temples

Options

Unique Option 9:00am

Unique Option

Green Option 9:00am

Green Option

Unique Option 9:30am

Unique Option

Green Option 10:00am

Green Option

Unique Option 10:00am

Unique Option

Green Option 9:30am

Green Option

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Go at 6am and it is perfect after there are a lot of people!!!
pamfiguegar,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Go at 6am and it is perfect after there are a lot of people!!!
Arashiyama rickshaw ride through the Bamboo Forest with Tai Tai is a must.
696marjet,May 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing experience with an amazing driver, Tai Tai, through the Bamboo Forest, the local streets, tea at a 400-year-old Teahouse. It was the highlight of our trip to Japan. Tai Tai's fitness, knowledge of history, the local area, and his communication and care and attention to us for 2 hours + was fantastic. We would do it again.
Great experience, very competitive guides!
EllaGS,Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide, Yoppy, was the best guide we could imagine! He was very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Yoppy explained everything very clearly and always smiling.
Fantastic tour with Akihisa
MatrimTheGambler,Jan 28, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Akihisa drove us tirelessly through Kyoto and was always extremely accommodating. Among other things... # he stopped again and again in beautiful places, offered himself as a photographer (you immediately noticed Akihisa's experience, because the pictures were great) ... # gave us valuable information about the sights, but also the local events you learned again and again ... #alwayshad a smile on our lips and entertained us magnificently ... All around the tour through the beautiful bamboo forest was worth every yen!!! Many Danl again to Akihisa, who was an absolutely magnificent guide!
Lovely
travelmMmtravel,Dec 18, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was amazing! One of the most beautiful places in Japan. The ride was comfortable with a warm blanket and a heater on the seat.
I'll go with Ebisuke next year!!
masanobu1125,Dec 9, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
After a year away, Taka-chan (Takeda) and his embarrassed 6-year-old son gradually opened up and enjoyed Arashiyama with him. They showed me where the autumn colors are still, and I enjoyed it too! See you again next year, please!!

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Private Tour

Private 3-hour Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Admission fees to temples and gardens are not included

Expecting mothers in their first 16 weeks of pregnancy are not permitted to ride a rickshaw

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)

Infants must be able to hold up their head by themselves.

Selected starting time is not automatically guaranteed. The time will be confirmed by email within 24 hours of booking.

If a child of 5 years will be using one of the two seats of the rickshaw, it must book as an adult.

Please bring baby carrier/wrap for small children

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Arashiyama

The tour takes place in this area. The three hour tour provides a detailed insight of this neighbourhood of Kyoto

3 hours • Admission Not Included

Gio-ji Temple

[GREEN OPTION] The Gioji Temple is famous for its moss garden, which is incredibly vivid, even in the shade.

20 minutes • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Rickshaw ride

Live commentary

Local English-speaking rickshaw driver/guide

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Admission Fees to Temples

Options

Unique Option 9:00am

Unique Option

Green Option 9:00am

Green Option

Unique Option 9:30am

Unique Option

Green Option 10:00am

Green Option

Unique Option 10:00am

Unique Option

Green Option 9:30am

Green Option

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Go at 6am and it is perfect after there are a lot of people!!!
pamfiguegar,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Go at 6am and it is perfect after there are a lot of people!!!
Arashiyama rickshaw ride through the Bamboo Forest with Tai Tai is a must.
696marjet,May 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing experience with an amazing driver, Tai Tai, through the Bamboo Forest, the local streets, tea at a 400-year-old Teahouse. It was the highlight of our trip to Japan. Tai Tai's fitness, knowledge of history, the local area, and his communication and care and attention to us for 2 hours + was fantastic. We would do it again.
Great experience, very competitive guides!
EllaGS,Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide, Yoppy, was the best guide we could imagine! He was very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Yoppy explained everything very clearly and always smiling.
Fantastic tour with Akihisa
MatrimTheGambler,Jan 28, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Akihisa drove us tirelessly through Kyoto and was always extremely accommodating. Among other things... # he stopped again and again in beautiful places, offered himself as a photographer (you immediately noticed Akihisa's experience, because the pictures were great) ... # gave us valuable information about the sights, but also the local events you learned again and again ... #alwayshad a smile on our lips and entertained us magnificently ... All around the tour through the beautiful bamboo forest was worth every yen!!! Many Danl again to Akihisa, who was an absolutely magnificent guide!
Lovely
travelmMmtravel,Dec 18, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was amazing! One of the most beautiful places in Japan. The ride was comfortable with a warm blanket and a heater on the seat.
I'll go with Ebisuke next year!!
masanobu1125,Dec 9, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
After a year away, Taka-chan (Takeda) and his embarrassed 6-year-old son gradually opened up and enjoyed Arashiyama with him. They showed me where the autumn colors are still, and I enjoyed it too! See you again next year, please!!