Kurashiki Rickshaw Tour

5.0(52)2 hFree cancellationBy Ebisuya

About this activity

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.

What's included

✓Local driver/guide

Not included

✕Food and drinks, unless specified
✕Gratuities
✕Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

South of the Monogatarikan, right at the entrance of the old, preserved part of town

Good to know

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.

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