Rickshaw Sightseeing Tour

     

    Experience the ever-changing beauty of the Higashiyama area with a guided tour by an experienced rickshaw driver.

    Experienced rickshaw drivers will guide you through the charms of Kyoto's Higashiyama district, departing from and returning to THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU. We offer three courses to choose from to suit your stay, allowing you to comfortably enjoy the unique atmosphere of Kyoto from the comfort of your hotel.

    Tour List

    1-2 people: 15,000 yen per vehicle

    half an hour

    30-minute plan Route 1: Shoren-in Mae ~ Chion-in Sanmon Gate ~ Shirakawa/Yanagi no Komichi ~ Kyomachiya ~ Awata Shrine Entrance

    This compact 30-minute tour (approximately 2.8 km) offers a convenient yet highly satisfying experience, taking you through the charming sights of Kyoto's Higashiyama district by rickshaw.

    1-2 people: 15,000 yen per vehicle

    half an hour

    30-minute plan Route 2: Jingu-michi ~ Heian Jingu "Great Torii Gate" ~ Nanzenji Oyashiki-michi ~ Nanzenji Chumon Gate / Awata Shrine Entrance

    This compact 30-minute tour (approximately 2.8 km) offers a convenient yet highly satisfying experience, taking you through the charming sights of Kyoto's Higashiyama district by rickshaw.

    1-2 people: ¥28,000 per vehicle

    70 min

    70-minute plan: From Shoren-in Temple to Chion-in Temple's main gate, then to Shirakawa and Yanagi no Komichi, then to Kyoto townhouses, Jingu-michi, Heian Jingu Shrine's "Great Torii Gate," then to Nanzen-ji Temple's residential area, then to Nanzen-ji Temple, and finally to Awata Shrine entrance.

    The Higashiyama Highlights Tour (approx. 4.5km) plan is a comprehensive route that covers the famous sites of Higashiyama, from Shoren-in Temple to Nanzen-ji Temple. It is a special rickshaw experience that allows you to leisurely enjoy the scenery and culture typical of Kyoto, such as the willow-lined Shirakawa River, Heian Shrine, and Nanzen-ji Temple (including a walk around Suirokaku).

    1-2 people: 33,000 yen per vehicle

    90 minutes

    90-minute plan Route 1 "Okazaki Area Highlights": Jingu-michi ~ Heian Jingu Shrine "Great Torii Gate" ~ Nanzenji Temple Mansion Street ~ Incline walk or Philosopher's Path walk ~ Awata Shrine Entrance

    Choose from two routes (approximately 4.5-6.0 km) in the Gion and Okazaki areas for a truly worthwhile 90-minute tour that takes you from Higashiyama to Gion and Okazaki. The Okazaki route includes visits to Heian Shrine and Nanzenji Temple, as well as a stroll along the Incline and the Philosopher's Path.

    1-2 people: 33,000 yen per vehicle

    90 minutes

    90-minute plan Route 2 "Gion Highlights": Chion-in Temple Sanmon Gate ~ Yasaka Shrine ~ Nene-no-michi ~ Yasaka Pagoda/Koshin-do Temple ~ Miyagawa-cho (geisha district) ~ Minami-Shirakawa/Gion Shinbashi ~ Shirakawa/Yanagi-no-komichi

    Choose from two routes (approximately 4.5-6.0 km) in the Gion and Okazaki areas for a truly worthwhile 90-minute tour that takes you from Higashiyama to Gion and Okazaki. The Gion route allows you to fully enjoy the quintessential Kyoto atmosphere, including Yasaka Shrine, Nene-no-michi, and the geisha district.

    Plan Details

    open time

    Year-round, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Application method Time

    9:00～18:00

    Application method Location

    front

    Rates: Guest rates

    15,000 yen to 33,000 yen

    Price: Standard price

    15,000 yen to 33,000 yen

    Time required

    30 to 90 minutes

    Capacity

    1-2 people per unit

    Notes

    Each plan requires a reservation in advance.