Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw Tour
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Local rickshaw driver
- Rickshaw ride
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Asakusa, Taito Tokyo Prefecture
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: Dembōin, 2 Chome-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
historic street with stores and housing facades of the Edo period
Pass By: Tanuki Street, 1-chōme-15-6 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
quirky street where the main theme is 'raccoons'. There are various raccoon figurines every few meters along this street
Pass By: ASAKUSA HANAYASHIKI, 2-28-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
One of the oldest amusement parks in Japan, still in operation
Pass By: Asahi Beer Headquarters, 1-23-1 Azumabashi, Sumida 130-8602 Tokyo Prefecture
Asahi Beer Headquarters, with the iconic golden 'flame' on top of the building
Stop At: Ushijima Shrine, 1-4-5, Mukou-jima, Sumida Tokyo Prefecture
A Shinto Shrine. Find out why this Shrine has a gate with three entrances instead of the standard one entrance.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Tokyo Skytree, 1 Chome-1-2, Oshiage, Sumida 131-8634 Tokyo Prefecture
excellent view on the Tokyo Skytree from across the Sumida River. This is a good photo spot.
Pass By: Nitenmon Gate, 2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Colourful and bright gate leading to the Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Shrine.
Pass By: Asakusa Shrine, 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
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.
Stop At: Honryuin Matsuchiyama Shoden, 7-4-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
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
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Imado Shrine, 1-5-22 Imado, Taito 111-0024 Tokyo Prefecture
A Shinto Shrine which features a lot of cat figurines, especially the manekineko, the beckoning cat.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Asakusa Engei Hall, 1-43-12, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
Venue that was and is still the heart of Asakusa's entertainment district. Come here to experience Japanese comedy and shows!
Pass By: Rokku Broadway, 1-43-12, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
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: Sumida Park, 1-2-5, Mukou-jima, Sumida 131-0033 Tokyo Prefecture
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.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Asakusa, Taito Tokyo Prefecture
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: Dembōin, 2 Chome-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
historic street with stores and housing facades of the Edo period
Pass By: Tanuki Street, 1-chōme-15-6 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
quirky street where the main theme is 'raccoons'. There are various raccoon figurines every few meters along this street
Pass By: ASAKUSA HANAYASHIKI, 2-28-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
One of the oldest amusement parks in Japan, still in operation
Pass By: Asahi Beer Headquarters, 1-23-1 Azumabashi, Sumida 130-8602 Tokyo Prefecture
Asahi Beer Headquarters, with the iconic golden 'flame' on top of the building
Stop At: Ushijima Shrine, 1-4-5, Mukou-jima, Sumida Tokyo Prefecture
A Shinto Shrine. Find out why this Shrine has a gate with three entrances instead of the standard one entrance.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Tokyo Skytree, 1 Chome-1-2, Oshiage, Sumida 131-8634 Tokyo Prefecture
excellent view on the Tokyo Skytree from across the Sumida River. This is a good photo spot.
Pass By: Nitenmon Gate, 2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Colourful and bright gate leading to the Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Shrine.
Pass By: Asakusa Shrine, 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
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.
Stop At: Honryuin Matsuchiyama Shoden, 7-4-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
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
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Imado Shrine, 1-5-22 Imado, Taito 111-0024 Tokyo Prefecture
A Shinto Shrine which features a lot of cat figurines, especially the manekineko, the beckoning cat.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Asakusa Engei Hall, 1-43-12, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
Venue that was and is still the heart of Asakusa's entertainment district. Come here to experience Japanese comedy and shows!
Pass By: Rokku Broadway, 1-43-12, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
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: Sumida Park, 1-2-5, Mukou-jima, Sumida 131-0033 Tokyo Prefecture
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.
Additional information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Adult pricing applies to age 6 and over
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children aged 5 years and under may ride the rickshaw free of charge, provided that they sit on an adult’s lap
- Stroller accessible
- 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
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- This tour can be customized depending on your interests
- Please specify your preferable departure time at checkout
- Tour will run until 6pm between May and August
- No rickshaw ride is allowed in Sensoji Temple/Asakusa Temple area including the temple buildings, temple grounds, and Nakamise shopping street
- English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese-speaking driver/guide is available, subject to availability. Please specify your preferable language at checkout
- Most travelers can participate
- Selected starting time is not automatically guaranteed. The time will be confirmed by email within 24 hours of booking.
- If a child 5 years will be using one of the two seats of the rickshaw, it must book as an adult.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
fadelw2017
March 2020
So, my wife and I are in our honeymoon in Japan and I have to say this was one of the best unplanned activity(especially seeing most of the things are closed) we did. We had a really fun ride with one of the most fun tour guide, his name is Ryo Watauabe, he speaks English and is open to learning ...
So, my wife and I are in our honeymoon in Japan and I have to say this was one of the best unplanned activity(especially seeing most of the things are closed) we did. We had a really fun ride with one of the most fun tour guide, his name is Ryo Watauabe, he speaks English and is open to learning other languages. Besides that, he is incrediblycheylow30
February 2020
This is a great experience for both visitors and natives to Japan! I rode with Koyo, who did a wonderful job explaining the history of Asakusa making the tour both fun and educational! He was very entertaining and his English is great! とっても楽しかったです！私はハワイから来て、浅草の歴史がよく知らないですけど、コウヨウ君のツアーでいっぱい学びました！あ...
This is a great experience for both visitors and natives to Japan! I rode with Koyo, who did a wonderful job explaining the history of Asakusa making the tour both fun and educational! He was very entertaining and his English is great! とっても楽しかったです！私はハワイから来て、浅草の歴史がよく知らないですけど、コウヨウ君のツアーでいっぱい学びました！ありがとう！Loveley143
February 2020
Goki was our tour guide he’s really really funny as well as the most informed tour guide he actually went over the time to show us around and was ever informative It’s really worth the money I don’t think that I’d have such an amazing time this was an experience that topped my list. I actually a...
Goki was our tour guide he’s really really funny as well as the most informed tour guide he actually went over the time to show us around and was ever informative It’s really worth the money I don’t think that I’d have such an amazing time this was an experience that topped my list. I actually accidentally left my umbrella on his tour rickshaw he ran all the way into the market to return it to me I really think the service is good for any tourist that has not seen this particular area of Japan He even recommended a good place to eat which we did after the tour and yes it was absolutely delicious. I think it was very memorable because he took it to the temple and showed us exactly the way that we should be doing their traditions I would do this tour again with this company again thank you very very much!ricki_io
February 2020
We got a 30 minutes Asakusa tour with our driver Sou, a really friendly guy that also speaks English. He told us some curiosities from the place and also took some nice pictures of us during the tour. I totally recommend it!
We got a 30 minutes Asakusa tour with our driver Sou, a really friendly guy that also speaks English. He told us some curiosities from the place and also took some nice pictures of us during the tour. I totally recommend it!LinWill1
February 2020
I cannot recommend this Rickshaw tour in Asakusa enough, especially if Hiro (Hiroki Yago) is your Rickshaw guide. He made it an unforgettable 45 min ride with his great humour, charm and knowledge. If you're wondering whether it's worth spending the money, then I'm happy to tell you yes, it is w...
I cannot recommend this Rickshaw tour in Asakusa enough, especially if Hiro (Hiroki Yago) is your Rickshaw guide. He made it an unforgettable 45 min ride with his great humour, charm and knowledge. If you're wondering whether it's worth spending the money, then I'm happy to tell you yes, it is worth every penny. We smiled all the way, while being told interesting facts about places we never would've known or seen on our own. It was easy to find them. Hiro was waiting for us with a big sign straight outside Asakusa station (exit A1) Thank you for a wonderful tour and for all the great photos! We paid £100 for 45 minutes for 2 people.dd_yeah
February 2020
It was a veeeerrrryyyy great time! I was impressed that Ryo gave us a detailed description in English and took pictures with great enthusiasm! If you can speak Japanese, it'll be more informative and pleasant conversation with him. Even if you doesn't speak Japanese, he'll do his best to explain ...
It was a veeeerrrryyyy great time! I was impressed that Ryo gave us a detailed description in English and took pictures with great enthusiasm! If you can speak Japanese, it'll be more informative and pleasant conversation with him. Even if you doesn't speak Japanese, he'll do his best to explain it in English, and he's basically very kind, make us very comfortable, and entertaining. Like we did! I'd like to see Ryo again! He was so kind and thankful, and I recommend him to everyone!!!