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.
“I liked the facts/info our guide offered us along the ride. He was very friendly, very careful & very respectful.”
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.
“Our guide, Fuji, was absolutely amazing! We really enjoyed our time with him. We saw some beautiful parks and he took some great pictures. Highly recommend.”
Private rickshaw tour through Asakusa’s temples, shrines, and old streets, with strong guides, great photo stops, and Sumida Park views.
“Kazu and Nene were exceptional hosts and went out of their way to make sure we had a really great time. I can’t imagine how strong they must be doing their job”
Private rickshaw tour of Kyoto’s Gion and Higashiyama, with a tailored route, photo stops, and a guide in English or Japanese.
“Nothing improved! Everything was great! Guides were amazing.”
Otaru rickshaw ride with canal views, historic lanes, and a stop inside the former Nippon Yusen Kaisha post office.
“I was so happy that I booked this wonderful experience. Our guide Kuma was very professional and knew so much info about Otaru. We learned so much. His English was also excellent and is self taught. I believe he also knows a bit of Korean and Chinese.”
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.
“Was fantastic our tour guides were fantastic”
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.
“What a wonderful experience!!! We had two Rickshaws for our family of 5 and it was a lot of fun cruising around the old temples. Boys were very friendly and knowledgeable, they took us on a hidden direction to escape the crowds. Highly recommend!!!”
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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.
“There were 3 of us so we had to get 2 rickshaws. Our rickshaw drivers (Ike and Kiyo) were super strong, really nice and friendly. Not only did they drive us around the area, but they added a lot of commentary and took lots of photos for us. TRead more”
Private Miyajima rickshaw tour with Itsukushima Shrine: ride through island streets, see the UNESCO torii at low tide, flexible timing.
“This was the most fun I've had in the whole trip, although at first I felt a little out of my comfort zone being pulled along, I warmed to the idea of sitting like Madam Muck, and imagined what it must have been like in the past when this mode of transport was the norm.…”
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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