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Rickshaw Sightseeing Tour

Higashiyama area in all four seasons, with an experienced rickshaw driver as your guide

Rickshaw Sightseeing Tour

Guided tour of the Higashiyama area through the four seasons with a rickshaw driver

30 minute plan

Number of people

1 to 2 people

Time required

half an hour

Event date

All year round (applications open from June 9, 2025)

Time

10:00~17:00

Fee

15,000 yen/unit

Route 1: Shoren-in Temple - Chion-in Temple Sanmon Gate - Shirakawa/Yanagi-no-komichi - Kyomachiya - Awata Shrine Entrance

Route 2: Jingu-michi - Heian Shrine "Otorii" - Nanzenji Oyashiki-michi - Nanzenji Chumon Gate, Awata Shrine Entrance

The compact 30-minute tour (approximately 2.8 km) is a simple yet highly satisfying course that takes you around the quaint sights of Higashiyama, Kyoto by rickshaw. Two different routes are available, both of which are packed with the charm of the ancient capital.

70 minutes plan

Number of people

1 to 2 people

Time required

70 min

Event date

All year round (applications open from June 9, 2025)

Time

10:00~17:00

Fee

28,000 yen/unit

Shoren-in Temple - Chion-in Temple Sanmon Gate - Shirakawa/Yanagi no Komichi - Kyomachiya - Jingu-michi - Heian-jingu Shrine "Otorii" - Nanzen-ji Temple Oyashiki-michi - Nanzen-ji Temple Visit - 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).

90 minute plan

Number of people

1 to 2 people

Time required

90 minutes

Event date

All year round (applications open from June 9, 2025)

Time

10:00~17:00

Fee

33,000 yen/unit

Route 1 "Okazaki Area Highlights": Jingu-michi - Heian Shrine "Otorii" - Nanzenji Oyashiki-michi - Incline Walk or Philosopher's Path Walk - Awata Shrine Entrance

Route 2 "Highlights of Gion Tour": Chion-in Temple Sanmon Gate - Yasaka Shrine - Nene no Michi - Yasaka Pagoda, Koshindo - Hanamachi, Miyagawacho - Minami Shirakawa, Gion-Shinbashi - Shirakawa, Yanagi no Komichi

Choose from two routes in the Gion and Okazaki areas (approximately 4.5 to 6.0 km) and you'll have a 90-minute tour that's packed with sights to see, stretching from Higashiyama to Gion and Okazaki. On the Okazaki route, you'll visit Heian Shrine and Nanzenji Temple, as well as stroll along the incline and the Philosopher's Path. On the Gion route, you'll enjoy the Kyoto atmosphere, including Yasaka Shrine, Nene's Path, and the entertainment district.


Features and Key Points
  • A safe and comfortable sightseeing experience with hotel departure and arrival and dedicated transportation

  • Includes guided tour by rickshaw driver and photo shooting service

  • You can get off the bus to visit the temple and take a stroll (70 minutes or more) for a deeper experience of Higashiyama.

Reservation and support period
  • Available all year round

  • Each plan requires a reservation in advance.

  • Language support available: Japanese, English, etc.


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