Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw Tour: Get amazed by iconic sites & traditional businesses

Escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo with a special rickshaw tour. Explore the peaceful Sumida Park, visit the Ushijima Shrine, and enjoy the serene Japanese garden park. Refresh your mind and immerse yourself in nature.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Asakusa - 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.
  • Dembōin - historic street with stores and housing facades of the Edo period
  • Tanuki Street - quirky street where the main theme is ‘raccoons’. There are various raccoon figurines every few meters along this street
  • ASAKUSA HANAYASHIKI - One of the oldest amusement parks in Japan, still in operation
  • Asahi Beer Headquarters - Asahi Beer Headquarters, with the iconic golden ‘flame’ on top of the building
  • Ushijima Shrine - A Shinto Shrine. Find out why this Shrine has a gate with three entrances instead of the standard one entrance.
  • Tokyo Skytree - excellent view on the Tokyo Skytree from across the Sumida River. This is a good photo spot.
  • Nitenmon Gate - Colourful and bright gate leading to the Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Shrine.
  • Asakusa Shrine - 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.
  • 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.
  • Asakusa Engei Hall - Venue that was and is still the heart of Asakusa’s entertainment district. Come here to experience Japanese comedy and shows!
  • Rokku Broadway - 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!
  • Sumida Park - 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.
What's Included
  • Rickshaw ride
  • Local rickshaw driver
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Hop onto a classic Japanese rickshaw for an exceptional perspective of Tokyo’s Asakusa district. Your informed guide will navigate you through various iconic locations, neighborhoods, temples, and shrines of Tokyo, shedding light on their backstory. Be charmed by the picturesque vista of maples and cherry blossoms, gardens, towering skyscrapers, and local enterprises. If an effortless, personalized exploration of Tokyo is what you’re after, then this is your perfect fit.

Beyond the aforementioned routes, we also offer an exclusive itinerary for visitors particularly interested in stepping away from the bustling city life. If you’ve already experienced the masses and skyscrapers of Tokyo, let’s move beyond that to appreciate the serene beauty across the Sumida River. Walk through spaces offering tranquility under calm trees and the monument of the Asahi Beer Headquarters! We’ll cross the bridge to the tranquil Sumida Park and Ushijima Shrine, a spot where you can bask in the serenity of a Japanese garden park and the auspicious ‘fortune cow’ shrine.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
Location
1-chōme-1-4 Asakusa
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!
Cancellation Policy

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

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Hoang_d
Jul 25, 2024
Great time with Rickshaw experience - Gangi and Kanta were our drivers and they were wonderful. Very knowledgeable and friendly during our trip. They went beyond their service to made us felt comfortable. I would recommend this experience to everyone!
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Vinaymahajan
Jul 4, 2024
Rickshaw fun in the rain - It was raining heavily when we took rickshaw. We were surprised how well they were prepared to make our travel comfortable in such heavy rain. It was fun ride. Our guide was knowledgeable and gave a good historical perspective. He took us to one Ganesh Buddha temple as well beside so many other places
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Eallan17
Jun 30, 2024
Fantastic tour ! Great for kids! - Top notch! Guides were hilarious and engaging, they accommodated where we wanted to go even though it was out of the way (it did increase the tour time and the cost slightly, but they advised us ahead of time and we agreed. No surprises. And we were more than happy with the tour we got!) we were a party of 6 (4 kids aged 15,13,9,6) so they arranged 3 rickshaws. We were quite the parade! Guides were amazing and even sang! Great service!
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U5739uuhannahc
Jun 21, 2024
Great way to see Asakusa - A really great way to see Asakusa, even in the pouring rain! Our guides were funny and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!
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Thessav2013
Jun 21, 2024
Fun in the Rain - It was a rainy day in Tokyo but our rickshaw guides (Masa, Kate, Kazu) were fabulous! They were very pleasant and knowledgeable regarding the history of Asakusa. It was a fun, learning experience.
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Econotron
Jun 19, 2024
Must do in Asakuya - A highlight of our time in Asakusa, despite the pouring rain! Our guides, Issy & Yusuki, made it a fun and memorable experience, pointing out sites and taking great photos
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Rhiannon_m
Jun 19, 2024
Fantastic - We had a wonderful ride with our guides Buchi and Ori visiting the amazing sights in Asakusa. It was a great way to spend our first morning in Japan. It helped us to orientate ourselves as well as see a number of places that we may not had planned on seeing. Both Buchi and Ori were very knowledgeable sharing in the history of the Asakusa. Highly recommended!
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Jumo1772
Jun 17, 2024
Lots of fun! - Our tour guides were amazing! I forgot their names, but they were super nice and friendly. Love their energy and positive attitudes! Highly recommend this tour as you get to see a part of town without having to walk and figure your own way around.
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Christopher_w
Jun 7, 2024
Wonderful memories - Taku was a magnificent rickshaw guide. He was personable, humorous and very respectful. Nothing was too much trouble. We stopped frequently and he carefully explained the particular sights. It was easy to book online from abroad and everything went as planned. A wonderful experience - thanks so much.
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Tom_j
May 19, 2024
Great rickshaw ride - We really enjoyed seeing the small Japanese garden and the smaller shrine in Asakusa. Riku was a great guide and driver!
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