Kyoto: Private Rickshaw Tour of Gion and Higashiyama Area - 2026 (Verified Reviews)

About This Experience

Explore the traditional neighborhood of Higashiyama from the comfort of a rickshaw with a knowledgeable guide. Admire the well-preserved wooden townhouses, see some …

Highlights

• Enjoy a private rickshaw tour through Higashiyama and the Gion area
• Explore the charming and traditional streets of Higashiyama
• Travel back in time as you pass traditional wooden townhouses
• Stop to take photos at the most Instagram-worthy spots

What's Included

• ✓ Private rickshaw tour
• ✓ Knowledgeable guide
• ✓ Photo stops
• ✓ Souvenir postcard and sticker

Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities (optional)
• Entry fees

Good to Know

• Adult pricing applies to children aged 6 and over
• Up to 2 children (aged 5 and under) can ride with 2 adults (children have to sit on an adult's lap, one child per adult)
• If a child of 0-5 years will be using one of the two seats of the rickshaw, it must book as an adult (full-fare paying guest)
• Each rickshaw is 29.1 inches (74 centimeters) wide, so sometimes it might be more comfortable to book individual rickshaws for each passenger
• Wheelchair and stroller-friendly
• Not recommended for expecting mothers in the first 16 weeks of pregnancy
• This tour can be customized depending on your interests
• Please check the location of the tour. This voucher is invalid for tours at our Kyoto Arashiyama branch.

Meeting Point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.