Private Tour
Kurashiki Rickshaw Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Discover Kurashiki the traditional way: on a rickshaw. As a shogunate crown colony in the Edo period (1603~1868), Kurashiki enjoyed prosperity by storing goods and products from all over Japan. Alongside the canals are white-wall Japanese style warehouses and traditional Japanese houses with willow trees on the bank. This tour can be customized to your preferred departure time, ending point, and length.
Additional Info
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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Expecting mothers in their first 16 weeks of pregnancy are not permitted to ride a rickshaw
Adult pricing applies to age six and over
Child rate (age 5 years or under) applies only when children sit on an adult’s lap without occupying a seat
A maximum of two adults per rickshaw. Up to two children (age five years or under) can ride with two adults (children have to ride on an 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 larger passengers, 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
May be operated by a multilingual driver, subject to availability; please ask for a driver who speaks your language at the Departure Point
Selected starting time is not automatically guaranteed. The time will be confirmed by email within 24 hours of booking.
finishing locations other than our rickshaw stand may be subject to an additional drop-off fee (payable on the day of the tour)
Please bring baby carrier/wrap for small children
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ohara Museum of Art
stunning art museum, worth checking out prior or after the rickshaw tour.
Ohashi House
A nationally important cultural asset. It was a mansion built for and by the Ohashi merchant family.
What‘s Included
Local driver/guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
KURASHIKI 45min
Duration: 45 minutes
KURASHIKI 30min
Duration: 30 minutes
KURASHIKI 120min
Duration: 2 hours
KURASHIKI 60min
Duration: 1 hour
KURASHIKI 90min
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Reviews
45 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience
Voyage10732243260,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ryosuke's English is very fluent, and when we were wearing furisode or hakama, he kindly helped us get on and off. We were able to enjoy the rickshaw in comfort even in the February cold with a heating pad on the seat. When we chose the one-hour plan, Mr. Ryosuke introduced us to many beautiful landscapes and took many photos. All the pictures were so beautiful, we were really happy. Thanks to Ryosuke's sun-smiling face and kind and easy-to-understand explanation, this trip was a wonderful memory I will never forget. I feel that it was really good to have access to the rickshaw service. Mr. Ryosuke also introduced us to the rickshaws at Ebisuya, which are located in tourist spots throughout Japan. We hope to use it in other regions in the future. Thank you so much for giving me such a wonderful memory in my first experience. I am deeply fascinated by the scenery and history and culture of the Kurashiki Bikan area, and I am eager to return and taste its splendor.
Only speak Japanese, but...
Zach G,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Only speak Japanese, but used the translator very efficiently, and the tour was definitely worth it!
fun rickshaw tour
lorrainew472,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a Fantastic 1 hour rickshaw tour in Kurashiki from the very knowledgable Kai. He took us to places off the beaten track and explained the history of each area, stopping to take lots of photos en route of us. Great fun, I’d highly recommend taking the tour if you visit.
I definitely recommend it.
Getaway11878626018,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I'd like to recommend it to you! You can learn about unknown roads without walking, and most importantly, you can learn things that you could not know by yourself in the district! We had a very caring and really pleasant ride and took some nice photos!
Back to Kurashiki With My Favorite Guide
Vacation48735908912,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is my second time in Kurashiki, and I feel even more attached to its beauty and uniqueness. I'm glad to have Sho Fujita as my guide again. As always, he was enthusiastic and explained everything about Kurashiki in great depth. I truly enjoyed the tour. I will definitely recommend him, especially to my friends, as a guide in Kurashiki. It seems like I’ll be visiting this place again — and Sho Fujita will definitely be my favorite guide!
The best experience I've ever had in Kurashiki
Departure63448796399,Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I'm very happy with the recommendations and the photos I get from the cool spots!
Fun way to explore Kurashiki old town
sebastianbU4939PJ,May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing service. It allowed us to see many parts of the old town and learn so much about the history. Later, we were able to walk around confidently and followed the drivers suggestions of where to go. All of his tips were excellent. It’s a perfect thing to do first on your visit, so you know where to go later.
Hatsujin rickshaw
Compass23967981889,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was my first rickshaw experience and I was also given a sightseeing tour and recommended shops! It was amazing. I recommend the rickshaws in the Kurashiki Bikan area!(^^)!
A Charming Glimpse into Kurashiki’s Past
Vacation48735908912,Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My rickshaw driver on that day is "Sho". He is so friendly & entertaining. I feels like chit chatting with a friend. He pointed out historical buildings and shared interesting facts about Kurashiki's merchant past. Absolutely will come again.
It became a good memory of Kurashiki
Navigate17005392606,Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My mother and I have been very helpful. Kurashiki is where my parents honeymooned and where my mother remembers me. My father passed away, and my mother came to Kurashiki with the desire to go to a place where I remember my father. I thought it would be a 30-minute course, but after listening to all the stories, I decided to ask for a 90-minute course. At first I was wondering if it was a bit expensive, but in conclusion it was worth more than the price. We heard about the history and culture of Kurashiki Bikan district and enjoyed Kurashiki a lot. The technology for taking photos on my phone in a photogenic place was excellent, and many good photos were taken in various places. I was also happy with the little care and my mother was very happy and it was a good memory. If you have the chance to come to Kurashiki again, I would love to use it again. Thank you very much.
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