Kyoto Trip Overview
Step into an authentic Japanese rickshaw for the ride of a lifetime, through some of the most scenic and historic districts in Kyoto, Japan. You have the option of exploring the verdant Bamboo Grove and impressive shrines of west Kyoto’s Arashiyama district or the intriguing wooden buildings and stone alleys (maybe even spotting a geisha or two) in Kyoto’s famed Higashiyama area, all with a knowledgeable local guide and rickshaw driver. This authentic, customizable Kyoto adventure is a fun introduction to this beautiful city.
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Duration: 30 to 180 minutes
Starts: Kyoto, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Step into an authentic Japanese rickshaw for the ride of a lifetime, through some of the most scenic and historic districts in Kyoto, Japan. You have the option of exploring the verdant Bamboo Grove and impressive shrines of west Kyoto’s Arashiyama district or the intriguing wooden buildings and stone alleys (maybe even spotting a geisha or two) in Kyoto’s famed Higashiyama area, all with a knowledgeable local guide and rickshaw driver. This authentic, customizable Kyoto adventure is a fun introduction to this beautiful city.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Nanzen-ji Temple, 86 Nanzenji Fukuchicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8435 Kyoto Prefecture
red brick aqueduct next to the Nanzenji Temple
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Arashiyama, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-0007 Kyoto Prefecture
location where the Arashiyama tour will take place
Stop At: Gio-ji Temple, 32 Kosaka-cho, Sagatoriimoto, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture
visit a wonderful green moss garden
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Daikaku-ji Temple, 4 Sagaosawacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8411 Kyoto Prefecture
temple complex away from the hustle and bustle of Arashiyama’s main area. Lovely with cherry blossoms in the summer
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Ebisuya, Kyoto Arashiyama, 3-24 Susukinobabacho, Sagatenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8385 Kyoto Prefecture
your tour operator for a rickshaw tour through Kyoto Arashiyama
Pass By: Ebisuya, Kyoto Higashiyama, 558-9 Yugyomaecho, Higahsiotanimae Kitairu, Gojo Ohashi, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0864 Kyoto Prefecture
tour operator for Higashiyama area
Pass By: Togetsukyo Bridge, Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8385 Kyoto Prefecture
starting place of tour
Pass By: Bamboo Forest Street, Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto 616-8394 Kyoto Prefecture
the famous bamboo forest of Arashiyama. Private rickshaw path
Stop At: Bamboo Forest Street, Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto 616-8394 Kyoto Prefecture
walk through part of the bamboo forest not accessible by rickshaw
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Nonomiya Shrine, Sagano Miyamachi 1, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8393 Kyoto Prefecture
shinto shrine nestled in the bamboo forest
Pass By: Rakushisha, 20 Sagaogurayama Hinomyojincho, Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto 616-8391 Kyoto Prefecture
cottage of a famous japanesehaiku poet
Stop At: Nisonin, 27 Saganisonin Monzenchojincho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8425 Kyoto Prefecture
temple
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jojakkoji Temple, 3 Saga Ogurayamaoguracho, Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto 616-8397 Kyoto Prefecture
temple with stairs, view over kyoto
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Seiryoji Temple, 46 Fujinokicho Sagasyakado Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8447 Kyoto Prefecture
temple.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple, 17 Saga Toriimotoadashinocho, Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto 616-8436 Kyoto Prefecture
stone figurines
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, 2-5 Saga Toriimotofukatanicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8439 Kyoto Prefecture
humorous stone figurines
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Saga Toriimoto Preserved Street, Japan, 〒616-8439 京都府京都市右京区嵯峨鳥居本
preserved, former pilgrim street
Pass By: Yasakanoto, 388 Yasakakamimachi, Higashiyama-Ku Hoka-ji Temple, Kyoto 605-0827 Kyoto Prefecture
landmark of Higashiyama
Pass By: Miyagawacho Kaburenjo, Miyagawasuji, Higashi-ku, Kyoto 605-0801 Kyoto Prefecture
Geisha district and traditional wooden town houses
Pass By: Tatsumi Bridge, Hanamikojidori Shimbashi Nishi Iru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0000 Kyoto Prefecture
small bridge in traditional district
Pass By: Heian Shrine, 97 Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8341 Kyoto Prefecture
large shinto shrine, often used for Japanese festivals
Pass By: Shoren-in Temple (Shoren-in Monzeki), 69-1 Awataguchi Sanjobocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0035 Kyoto Prefecture
beautiful temple with garden
Pass By: Chion-in Temple, 400 Rinkacho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-8686 Kyoto Prefecture
impressive temple
Pass By: Yasaka Shrine, 625 Giommachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0073 Kyoto Prefecture
large shrine in Gion area. worth a visit during new years, before or after the rickshaw tour!
