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Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw Tour

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$78.64
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Climb aboard a traditional Japanese rickshaw for an unforgettable view of the Asakusa district in Tokyo. Your knowledgeable guide will steer you to some of Tokyo’s many iconic sites, districts, temples and shrines while illuminating the history behind them all. Enjoy scenic views of maple and cherry trees, gardens, soaring skyscrapers, and traditional businesses. If you’re looking for a carefree, customizable way to see Tokyo, this is it.

Apart from the above courses, we have other special course for guests who really want to get away from the city.
If you have already seen the crowds and buildings in Tokyo, let’s get away from that and enjoy the view across the sumida river and go into places where you can refresh your mind under the quiet trees and monument of Asahi beer headquarter! We shall go across the bridge to the peaceful area of sumida park and Ushijima shrine where you can enjoy the Japanese garden park and lucky fortune cow shrine.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

ASAKUSA 30min
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Local rickshaw driver
  • Rickshaw ride
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
outside exit #1 of the ASAKUSA STATION on the TOKYO METRO GINZA LINE (be careful, there are two separate stations called Asakusa Station). As there are a few other companies offering rickshaw services, be sure to look for the stand which has EBISUYA written on it!
Return details
finishing point can will be decided on the day of the tour. Discuss it directly with your guide.

  • locations covered during the tour depend on the option selected. Asakusa is a neighbourhood in Tokyo where you can find a wonderful mix of retro, traditional, religious, quirky, modern and cultural elements around every corner. (pass by)
  • historic street with stores and housing facades of the Edo period (pass by)
  • quirky street where the main theme is 'raccoons'. There are various raccoon figurines every few meters along this street (pass by)
  • One of the oldest amusement parks in Japan, still in operation (pass by)
  • Asahi Beer Headquarters, with the iconic golden 'flame' on top of the building (pass by)
  • Ushijima Shrine
    A Shinto Shrine. Find out why this Shrine has a gate with three entrances instead of the standard one entrance.
  • excellent view on the Tokyo Skytree from across the Sumida River. This is a good photo spot. (pass by)
  • Colourful and bright gate leading to the Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Shrine. (pass by)
  • A shinto shrine located on the temple grounds of the impressive Sensoji Temple. Learn about the differences between Shinto and Buddhism and how they peacefully coexist. (pass by)
  • Honryuin Matsuchiyama Shoden
    A buddhist temples, one of the constituent temples of the Sensoji Temple. Find out why there are so many radishes in the temple and painted on the lanterns
  • Imado Shrine
    A Shinto Shrine which features a lot of cat figurines, especially the manekineko, the beckoning cat.
  • Venue that was and is still the heart of Asakusa's entertainment district. Come here to experience Japanese comedy and shows! (pass by)
  • The Rokku Street, now part of the retro district, used to be THE most popular entertainment district in Tokyo before the war. Cinema's and theatres were located here! (pass by)
  • The Sumida Park is a long park lining the Sumida River. Here you can view the cherry blossoms in spring, take break and relax from sightseeing and enjoy an excellent view on the Tokyo Skytree just across the river. (pass by)

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Adult pricing applies to age 6 and over
  • Children aged 5 years and under may ride the rickshaw free of charge, provided that they sit on an adult’s lap
  • A maximum of 2 adults per rickshaw. Up to 2 children (5 years or under) can ride with 2 adults (children have to ride on ad adult's lap)
  • While rickshaws are able to fit two adults, each rickshaw is 29.1 inches (74 centimeters) wide, and it is sometimes more comfortable to book individual rickshaws for each passenger. For passengers of size, we recommend booking a rickshaw for each participant to ensure a comfortable ride. Passengers who do not both fit in one rickshaw but wish to participate in a tour at the same time will be required to purchase an additional rickshaw, which may not be available on the date of the tour with an English-speaking guide if not booked in advance. Those customers who do not purchase an additional rickshaw at the time of booking cannot be guaranteed availability.
  • Wheelchair- and stroller-friendly
  • This tour can be customized depending on your interests
  • No rickshaw ride is allowed in Sensoji Temple/Asakusa Temple area including the temple buildings, temple grounds, and Nakamise shopping street
  • English and Japanese-speaking driver/guide is available, subject to availability. Please specify your preferable language at checkout
  • If a child 5 years will be using one of the two seats of the rickshaw, it must book as an adult.
  • finishing locations other than our rickshaw stand may be subject to an additional drop-off fee (payable on the day of the tour)
  • landmarks listed under 'itinerary' may not all be possible for shorter tour durations. Please consult in advance or directly with guide.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw Tour

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $78.64
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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