JAPAN · TUK-TUK TOURS
The rides worth flagging down.
The 15 japan tuk-tuk tours travellers love most, side by side. Where each one takes you, how long you spend on three wheels, who is at the handlebars, and what the ride costs.
Ride a Tokyo Asakusa rickshaw through Edo streets and shrines. Custom route, great photo stops, Asahi HQ, cats and raccoons.
Most Popular“This was a wonderful experience with Kei. He was very courteous and friendly and informative. We were greeted by all the other happy rickshaw drivers as well. We booked the this as our last excursion in Japan and definitely wanting to go back already.”
Private rickshaw through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest with an exclusive rickshaw path, shrine stops, and customizable timing—starts at Togetsu-kyo.
“Yuya did an exceptional job during the entire tour. He really made this tour memorable unique.”
Private Arashiyama bamboo forest rickshaw tour with early access, guide-led photo stops, and a short walk to the best groves, from $86.88.
“We loved our rickshaw ride. Our driver Kei was friendly, informative and fun. He made sure the tour was perfect. We highly recommend this activity to everyone.”
Rickshaw through Kyoto’s Higashiyama and Gion with an English guide, temple and shrine stops, and photo-friendly city views customizable.
“We had 2 rickshaws. Both guys were great (Fumi & Su). They are knowledgeable and hospitable. We saw and learned a lot during the two hours ride.”
Private rickshaw tour through Asakusa’s temples, shrines, and old streets, with strong guides, great photo stops, and Sumida Park views.
“KoKo was an amazing guide on our 2 hour tour. We saw so much and learned a lot from him. He was very considerate about our comfort and spoke great English. Just a lovely young man! I absolutely recommend this as a "Must Do" in Tokyo”
Private rickshaw tour of Kyoto’s Gion and Higashiyama, with a tailored route, photo stops, and a guide in English or Japanese.
“Hina was the best. energetic fun and informative. he not only was our Rickshaw driver but he also was our guide. and photographer. he was patient and helped customized our route. highly recommend.”
Otaru rickshaw ride with canal views, historic lanes, and a stop inside the former Nippon Yusen Kaisha post office.
“We took the 90 minute rickshaw ride with Koto as our driver. Koto was a lovely and polite young man with excellent (self-taught) English. He gave us a very informative ride around Otaru, which gave us a great feel for the city for when we walked around later. It was pretty colRead more”
Ride a rickshaw through Kamakura’s top shrines with a local guide, flexible stops, and a comfortable pace that beats walking.
“Great way to see Kamakura! Excellent driver/guides. Fun for all our party! :”
A 20-minute Asakusa rickshaw ride plus a guided temple-and-street walk: Kaminarimon, Senso-ji, snacks, Hoppy Street, and Sky Tree photos for $35.
“Yoko was a fantastic guide. She was very knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our needs. She provided information on other things to do in Tokyo.”
Private rickshaw tour on Miyajima Island to Itsukushima Shrine, temples, and sea views, including a high-tide floating torii moment.
“Dit was zo een geweldige ervaring! Miyajima is te bewandelen, maar deze tour maakte de ervaring van het eiland duizenden keren beter. Onze gids Kim reed ons rond, vertelde ons over het eiland en Japanse gebruiken, maakte prachtige foto's en deed dit allemaal met ontzettend veel enthousiasme en humor. Geweldig!”
Ride a Kurashiki rickshaw through canals and merchant streets with a friendly guide, flexible timing, and easy photo views for the whole day.
“Amazing service. It allowed us to see many parts of the old town and learn so much about the history. Later, we were able to walk around confidently and followed the drivers suggestions of where to go. All of his tips were excellent. It’s a perfect thing to do first on your visit, so you…”
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70-minute Asakusa rickshaw tour from Kaminarimon, guided by professional pullers. Great photos, calm streets, and custom stops. $66.
“It was pouring rain but Yoahi made it a fun and worthwhile experience. Yoshi is knowledgeable and has a charming personality. We enjoyed our time with him and visiting the sites we did.”
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A 30-minute rickshaw loop in Asakusa with Edo-and-Showa street views, expert shafu stories, and a Tokyo Skytree photo moment for $33.
“30 minute ride through the Asakusa neighborhood. Stopped to get pictures of us in the rickshaw by the “driver”. Worth it.”
Private Miyajima rickshaw tour with Itsukushima Shrine: ride through island streets, see the UNESCO torii at low tide, flexible timing.
“We found this tour amazing. The guide new english and his manner was very pleasant.”
Glide through Yufuin by rickshaw on a private, guided route to temples, shrines, and Kinrin Lake with great photo help and comfort.
“I really enjoyed the ride when I visited. If you are traveling with an elderly person or would like to travel the distance and enjoy the scenery, I would highly recommend! The young driver also took amazing photos for us - treasures for a lifetime!”
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