JAPAN · TUK-TUK TOURS
The rides worth flagging down.
The 8 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“Very fun way to get an overview of the area. Made a reservation ahead of time and they were waiting with a big sign with my name on it and big smiles. My husband and I are not small people but we fit in the rickshaw. Our driver, who was a former soccer prodigy, pulled…”
Private rickshaw through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest with an exclusive rickshaw path, shrine stops, and customizable timing—starts at Togetsu-kyo.
“This rickshaw tour was fabulous we loved the experience and our guide AKI was so engaging and spoke good English for our conversations together. he went over and above to talk about our tour and also took the most beautiful photos for us . I can't recommend this guide AKI enough he is a true…”
Private Arashiyama bamboo forest rickshaw tour with early access, guide-led photo stops, and a short walk to the best groves, from $86.88.
“Very nice tour and a nice way to experience the Bamboo Forest. But it also brings you to an old village full of character and charm. Our rickshaw guide was Kazuma very friendly and knowledgeable, he spoke English perfectly.”
Rickshaw through Kyoto’s Higashiyama and Gion with an English guide, temple and shrine stops, and photo-friendly city views customizable.
“We had the 70 minute Higashiyama tour with our guide Shuhei and he was fantastic. We saw a lot in the beautiful district of Gion with its many buddhist temples and shinto shrines. Fun, interesting and romantic... highly recommended!”
Private rickshaw tour through Asakusa’s temples, shrines, and old streets, with strong guides, great photo stops, and Sumida Park views.
“Our Guide was most informative. We went to a small (very important) temple and he explained a lot about the rituals... like washing hands, mouth and container... the reason for the incense burning and why we gather it onto our body.”
Private rickshaw tour of Kyoto’s Gion and Higashiyama, with a tailored route, photo stops, and a guide in English or Japanese.
“Our guide, Takumi, brought great energy and enthusiasm as he navigated the charming old streets of Kyoto with us seated comfortably in his rickshaw. His friendly demeanor and good explanations in English added so much value to the experience, making it both enjoyable and memorable. As a thoughtful gesture, he even used my phone to…”
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! :”
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