Kyoto Sagano Insider: Rickshaw and Walking Tour
Kyoto Sagano Insider: Rickshaw and Walking Tour
Enjoy the highlight of Arashiyama, the bamboo forest, at an unique vantage point from the comfortable seat of the traditional rickshaw. Sit back and relax as your guide navigates carefully and safely through the traffic as you pass by other iconic sights of Arashiyama such as the Togetsukyo Bridge, the river side with Mt Arashi, charactaristic neighbourhoods and townhouses. Venture north to a quiet and traditional neighbourhood along a pilgrim path leading up the mountain.
Get off the rickshaw to enjoy the preserved, traditional houses and landscape at your own pace. Visit one of those Machiya houses (Archive Hall) from the inside. Your guide will continue to explain the sights to you as you make your way to the comical and unique Otagi-Nenbutsuji Temple.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Togetsukyo Bridge
One of Arashiyama's iconic sights
Kyoto City Sagatoriimotocho Nami Preservation Hall
visit inside a traditional Kyoto-style Machiya house
20 minutesBamboo Forest Street
Getting off the rickshaw to walk inside the part of the bamboo forest which is inaccessible by rickshaw is optional! Please let us know!
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
enter and visit this unique temple with the quirky hand made figurines.
30 minutesRakushisha
old traditional cottage with straw-thatched roof. Former home of one of Japan's famous Haiku poets
Nonomiya Shrine
Shinto shrine nestled in the bamboo grove
Arashiyama
typical Kyoto Arashiyama-style townhouses, neighbourhoods and side streets
Saga Toriimoto Preserved Street
preserved district. old pilgrim path lined with traditional wooden town houses you won't find in the downtown area of Kyoto
Included
- knowledgeable, local guide
- private rickshaw
- photo stops at instagrammable spots along the way
- Chinese/Korean/Spanish (conversational level) speaking guide (based on availability)
- English and Japanese speaking guide (fluent)
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Admission fees to temples and gardens
- hotel pick-up
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Temple grounds are not accessible by wheelchair or stroller (due to stairs and uneven ground)
- Selected starting time is not automatically guaranteed. The time will be confirmed by email within 24 hours of booking.
- 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 of 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.
- This tour includes walking up and down a slope
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.