Rickshaw prices at a glance
A rickshaw ride is a separate activity from the free bamboo path. One operator, Ebisuya at its Arashiyama branch, has a clear price table for 2026. All amounts include tax and apply per rickshaw, not per person. The price depends on the length of the ride and on whether one or two adults sit in the rickshaw.
The shortest ride lasts 12 minutes and costs JPY 4,000 with one adult and JPY 5,000 with two. The longest in the table lasts 3 hours and costs JPY 50,000 or JPY 60,000. The operator describes rides as passing the bridge, mountain temples and seasonal scenery.
Our picks: rickshaw rides
Our take: the private rickshaw from Togetsukyō Bridge lets you pick the length and is the simple choice. Take the day trip only if you also want a tea ceremony and a hotel pickup.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Rickshaw ride and tea ceremony with hotel pickup
- Hotel pickup and return
- 30-minute rickshaw ride
- Tea ceremony with matcha
A full day with transfers from your hotel, a 30-minute rickshaw ride and a tea ceremony.
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Private rickshaw ride through the bamboo forest
- Private rickshaw ride
- Local guide
- Photo stops
You choose the length, from a short loop to a long ride, and the driver doubles as your guide.
Check availability →Arashiyama rickshaw rides and tours
Rickshaw rides, guided walks and day trips from Kyoto, with live prices and availability. Check the group size and what the price covers before you book.
Price table 2026
Per rickshaw, tax included. Do not divide by the number of passengers to compare with a per-person tour.
| Ride length | One adult in the rickshaw | Two adults in the rickshaw |
|---|---|---|
| 12 minutes | JPY 4,000 | JPY 5,000 |
| 30 minutes | JPY 9,000 | JPY 10,000 |
| 45 minutes | JPY 13,000 | JPY 15,000 |
| 60 minutes | JPY 16,000 | JPY 20,000 |
| Each further 10 minutes, on rides of 60 minutes or more | +JPY 2,500 | +JPY 3,000 |
| 180 minutes | JPY 50,000 | JPY 60,000 |
A second adult adds JPY 1,000 to a 12-minute or 30-minute ride and JPY 4,000 to a 60-minute ride. For most pairs, a 30-minute ride at JPY 10,000 per rickshaw is a sensible first choice, because the second seat costs little. Choose the 12-minute ride to try it, and 60 minutes or longer when the ride is the main activity of your morning.
Choosing a length
The time you book does not fix the route, so agree it when you book.
12 minutes
A short ride to try it out. It costs JPY 4,000 with one adult and JPY 5,000 with two.
30 to 45 minutes
A middle length for a longer ride. JPY 9,000 to JPY 13,000 for one adult and JPY 10,000 to JPY 15,000 for two, per rickshaw.
60 minutes and more
On rides of 60 minutes or more, every further 10 minutes adds JPY 2,500 or JPY 3,000. The 3-hour ride costs JPY 50,000 or JPY 60,000.
Book around your day
Combine a short ride with a visit on foot to the bamboo path, then walk on to Tenryū-ji or the bridge.
Tenryū-ji →What to check before you ride
The table gives the price of the ride. It does not say which sights you pass or whether temple entry is part of it, so ask when you book. Rules for children, language and reservations depend on the operator, so confirm them directly.
The bamboo path is a public road shared with walkers. If you want the path itself at its quietest, read the best time page and go early. For a guide who walks you through the area, see Arashiyama tours, and see the Togetsukyō Bridge page for the bridge you may pass.
Arashiyama rickshaw: frequently asked questions
How much is a rickshaw ride in Arashiyama?
In 2026 one operator charges JPY 4,000 for 12 minutes with one adult and JPY 5,000 with two. A 30-minute ride costs JPY 9,000 or JPY 10,000, and a 60-minute ride JPY 16,000 or JPY 20,000. All prices are per rickshaw.
Is the price per person?
No. Every amount is for the whole rickshaw, with one or two adults in it. Do not multiply it by the number of passengers.
How long can a ride be?
The table runs from 12 minutes to 3 hours. The 3-hour ride costs JPY 50,000 with one adult and JPY 60,000 with two. Further 10-minute blocks on rides of 60 minutes or more cost JPY 2,500 or JPY 3,000.
Does the ride follow a fixed route?
Not by length alone. The operator describes the bridge, mountain temples and seasonal scenery, but the same time can mean different routes, so agree yours when you book.
Do the prices include tax?
Yes. All amounts in the 2026 table include tax.
Is the rickshaw ride part of the bamboo path?
No. The path is a free public road. The rickshaw ride is a separate paid activity and prices apply only to it.