Arashiyama Bamboo Forest: Rickshaw Exploration and Photo Opportunities in Kyoto

Experience the beauty of Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto through a unique rickshaw exploration. Capture stunning photos and immerse yourself in the lush green surroundings.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bamboo Forest Street - 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.
  • Nonomiya Shrine - Shinto shrine nestled in the bamboo forest.
  • Bamboo Forest Street - Pass through the bamboo grove for great pictures
  • **Ebisuya…
What's Included
  • Tips included
  • Rickshaw ride experience
  • All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
  • Admission fees for temples and shrines
  • transportation to and from meeting place
Additional Information

This excursion takes you through all areas of the bamboo jungle - by the means of rickshaw and by foot!
Our first halt, after traversing the vibrant main street, is the bamboo jungle itself. Admire the rich green bamboo while your guide maneuvers you along the rickshaw-only pathway, devoid of any other tourists. Ensure your cameras or mobile phones are…

Location
1-1 Sagatenryūji Susukinobabachō
Finishing location can be customized. Communicated with us via email or talk directly to your guide.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Paultw660ca
Jan 13, 2025
Best Rickshaw - My wife and I were very happy with the experience. We originally were planning for 15 min, but extended it to 30 min because Koji, the driver, was so good. He was nice, cheerful, informative, and overall amazing. They take you to a private area of the bamboo forest, so it doesn't have anyone there. It was a great place for pictures. We also went to a samurai's house and saw a statue of Ryoma who we had just been introduced to from the drama, Jin, a week before coming to Japan. You should definitely do this one. Koji is great.
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Andrew
Jan 12, 2025
Amazing ride and experience - Wonderful experience! We were greeted warmly by the all the tour guides. Everyone was so helpful and attentive - we felt like royalty. Every detail of the experience was well organized and planned out. The ride itself was charming, scenic and so relaxing. Whether riding through the streets of the historic area or through the majestic bamboo forest, every moment of our time was just lovely. Our guide was amazing, very knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. If I could rate this experience higher, I definitely would!
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Luciano_a
Jan 1, 2025
Great Experience - 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.
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Allyceb2013
Dec 28, 2024
Don't be shy! Just try it - I have lived in Japan for 4 years and have already seen Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. But, my friend was visiting and it was rainy, so we decided to take a rickshaw tour instead of walking. It was very worth it! We rode with Keito and he was very knowledgable about everything around, so I learned some new information about Arashiyama and Kyoto overall. He was very friendly and the ride was smooth even though it was raining. He also took some great pictures which was even more impressive in that weather.
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Benjaminhi8148bo
Dec 26, 2024
Best Tour Ever - We had an amazing time with our driver Yoppy. He drove us on their private road and took beautiful pictures with our phone. He informed us about the history of the area in such a fun, delightful, and personal way. We rode with our 18month baby who also enjoyed it and fell asleep on the ride. It was great for us because it would have been difficult to walk with a baby. Thank you Yoppy!
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Eileenw_sea
Dec 24, 2024
Unique and upbeat experience to see the bamboo forest - Very helpful and good communication from prebooking through to after the tour and sending us off in the right direction to our next activity. I booked three rickshaws for my family - two 70 minute tours for my immediate family and a 120 minute tour for my parents. The drivers were safe, provided interesting information, and attended to the various needs of our group. One of our drivers took many amazing pictures and was somehow able to stop the traffic flow of people in the main forest passageway to take many pictures of my family right in the middle. My parents said this is the best tour they have done. It was unique, and having walked through the forest before on a previous visit to Kyoto, I have to say it felt luxurious to glide through the crowds, cover more ground, and be above all the people in terms of vantage point. Everyone I interacted with from questions before booking via email, to the team members on site by the bridge (with my giant name sign :), to the drivers and even people working for the company I saw on the other side of town are all so positive and upbeat.
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Camper58171422956
Dec 14, 2024
本当にありがとうございました!! - せっかく予約したトロッコに乗車できなくなり、 予定がめっちゃくちゃになって、とても落ち込んでいましたが、 俥夫さんのおかげて気分転換になり、素敵な思い出ができました。 丁寧な​運転しながら、色んな説明していただき、 配慮してくださって本当にありがとうございます。 大変なはずなのに、辛さを一切見せなく、 最後まで笑顔のまま(しかも営業スマイルではなく)でプロ根性に尊敬しています。 プロカメラに並べる写真の撮り方に脱帽です!! 本当にありがとうございました!! My planning went to a mess because I missed my reserved Sagano Romantic Train. It supposed to be a tragedy but because of Ebisuya, it became one of the best memories that we had on this trip. The drivers, Mr HIGASHI and Mr Akki, they were so kind and attentive. They explained and discussed which course suited us best, rather than pushing us to pay more money. They handled the route with a lot of care and friendliness. They described not only the history, but also the building of temple which you can tell their passion toward the job. Despite it is a rather physically demanding job, their professionalism is just off the chart. The photos they took for us was so amazing which you would think they were taken by experienced camera pros!! Highly recommend to those who visit ARASHIYAMA for the first time, travelling with elderlies and in times of peak hours/season. Definitely worth it!!
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Megan_d
Dec 12, 2024
Don't miss this experience - My second time experiencing Arashiyama with this business and driver. Once again II had a wonderfull time. Our driver had excellent English skills and was extremely knowledgeable. He took amazing photos of us.. all round fabulous time.
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Charlynn_s
Dec 10, 2024
Memorable experience - Everyone was so nice and friendly and made us feel so special. The Rickshaw operators were excellent and you could tell they really took pride in their work.
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22evaw
Dec 8, 2024
December Miyuki season motor vehicle experience boost - Very recommendable. Especially when you wear uniforms that are uncomfortable to walk, riding a motorcycle is the best option. Myrtle season + bamboo forest + temple + ritual experience = unforgettable experience.
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