Kyoto Sagano Insider: Rickshaw and Walking Tour

Enjoy the highlight of Arashiyama, the bamboo forest, at an unique vantage point from the comfortable seat of the traditional rickshaw. Sit back and relax as your guide navigates carefully and safely through the traffic as you pass by other iconic sights of Arashiyama such as the Togetsukyo Bridge, the river side with Mt Arashi, charactaristic neighbourhoods and townhouses. Venture north to a quiet and traditional neighbourhood along a pilgrim path leading up the mountain. Get off the rickshaw to enjoy the preserved, traditional houses and landscape at your own pace. Visit one of those Machiya houses (Archive Hall) from the inside. Your guide will continue to explain the sights to you as you make your way to the comical and unique Otagi-Nenbutsuji Temple. On your way back to the rickshaw, stop at one of the thatched tea house for a cup of matcha or traditional sweets (optional). Back on the rickshaw head to your preferred finishing location.

1. 1

   Togetsukyo Bridge

   Pass by

   Possible starting and finishing location of the tour. One of Arashiyama's iconic sights

2. 2

   Kyoto City Sagatoriimotocho Nami Preservation Hall

   20 min

   visit inside a traditional Kyoto-style Machiya house

3. 3

   Bamboo Forest Street

   Pass by

   The rickshaw will pass through the bamboo forest and stop for pictures. Getting off the rickshaw to walk inside the part of the bamboo forest which is inaccessible by rickshaw is optional! Please let us know!

4. 4

   Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple

   30 min

   enter and visit this unique temple with the quirky hand made figurines.

5. 5

   Rakushisha

   Pass by

   old traditional cottage with straw-thatched roof. Former home of one of Japan's famous Haiku poets

6. 6

   Nonomiya Shrine

   Pass by

   Shinto shrine nestled in the bamboo grove

7. 7

   Arashiyama

   Pass by

   typical Kyoto Arashiyama-style townhouses, neighbourhoods and side streets

8. 8

   Stop 8

   Pass by

   preserved district. old pilgrim path lined with traditional wooden town houses you won't find in the downtown area of Kyoto

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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