Overview

What you'll do

Experience the beauty of Kyoto's Arashiyama district on a rickshaw tour. Explore the serene bamboo forest and discover the charm of this unique region.

Tour Highlight

This tour takes you through every part of the bamboo forest. You'll explore the area on foot and by rickshaw!

The first stop is the bamboo forest itself. As you walk along the path, you'll be surrounded by the vibrant green bamboo. Take out your camera or mobile phone to capture the stunning scenery.

After passing by the Nonomiya Shrine, you'll enter the second part of the bamboo forest, designed like a little park. Here, you can take great group pictures with the stunning green bamboo in the background.

On the way to the third and final section of the bamboo forest, you'll pass by a well-preserved scene from the Edo period.

The third part of the bamboo forest can only be accessed on foot, so our guide will park the rickshaw within walking distance and then guide you to the most famous and impressive part of the bamboo forest. (To avoid the crowds here, we recommend starting the tour before noon).

What is included?

use of rickshaw
All Fees and Taxes
Gratuities

What is not included?

Admission fees for temples and shrines
transportation to and from meeting place

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for pregnant travelers in the first 16 weeks
Children of 6 years and older are required to have a seat and will thus pay the same price as an adult.
Our seats measure 74cm (29. 1in) in width and can accommodate up to two adults side by side.
Children 5 years and under can ride for free provided that they will sit on the lap of an adult (one child per adult = max 2 adults & 2 children per rickshaw)
If a child 5 years will be using one of the two seats of the rickshaw, it must book as an adult.
Infants must be able to hold up their head by themselves.
The amount of time you will be late will be deducted from your tour duration (delay of 10min or more results in automatic cancellation)
our tours take place, rain or shine.
Time changes on the day of the tour can not be accommodated.
Any time changes/rescheduling requests sent after 5pm the day before your tour can not be accommodated
finishing locations other than our rickshaw stand may be subject to an additional dropoff fee (payable on the day of the tour)
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Itinerary

Kyoto Rickshaw / Tuk-Tuk Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour with Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan. This rickshaw / tuk-tuk tours experience includes 2 stops over 1 day. Duration: 2 hours. Activity level: Extreme.

No meal included on this day.

No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Bamboo Forest Street

Stop: 30 minutes

Get off the rickshaw and walk to the most famous part of the bamboo forest which can not be accessed by rickshaw. The walk includes going up and down a steep slope.Read moreMore about Bamboo Forest Street

Bamboo Forest Street

Stop: 10 minutes

Pass through the bamboo grove for great picturesRead moreMore about Bamboo Forest Street

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.

What travelers say about this tour

4.25 reviews

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Sam_Fischer
Apr 2026
Exceeded expectations
This was an amazing experience in Kyoto. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The experience felt authentic and enjoyable. It struck a great balance between fun and comfort. The pace felt active but manageable, and it helped us notice details we would have missed otherwise.... Read more
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IT.Wanderer81
Mar 2026
Absolutely worth it
Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour with Bamboo Forest was outstanding. The sights and atmosphere made it memorable. It was easy to join and the pacing mostly worked well. It was one of the best parts of our trip. The pace felt active but manageable, and it helped us notice details we would have missed otherwise.... Read more
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NateinCapetown
Mar 2026
Good tour with a few minor issues
We enjoyed this activity, even if it was not flawless. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Transport and timing were good, though not perfect. Overall, it was still worth the time and money. The pace felt active but manageable, and it helped us notice details we would have missed otherwise.... Read more
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Ingrid_Wanderer19
Feb 2026
Absolutely worth it
Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour with Bamboo Forest was outstanding. The sights and atmosphere made it memorable. The itinerary covered the main highlights very well. The service and atmosphere were excellent. The pace felt active but manageable, and it helped us notice details we would have missed otherwise.... Read more
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Niamh Krenn
Feb 2026
Good value overall
A nice way to explore Kyoto. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Transport and timing were good, though not perfect. Overall, it was still worth the time and money. The pace felt active but manageable, and it helped us notice details we would have missed otherwise.... Read more

Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour with Bamboo Forest

Overview

What you'll do

Tour Highlight

What is included?

What is not included?

Additional Information

Meet your host

Itinerary

Kyoto Rickshaw / Tuk-Tuk Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Here is the starting point

Bamboo Forest Street

Bamboo Forest Street

This concludes the tour.

What travelers say about this tour

Exceeded expectations

Absolutely worth it

Good tour with a few minor issues

Absolutely worth it

Good value overall

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