Rickshaw Tour of Uji: Local Insights and Scenic Views

Uji, Japan
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Duration1h 30m - 2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the tea town of Uji from a traditional rickshaw, pulled and guided by a trained local who shares the area's history and tea culture. Roll across the Uji Bridge, one of Japan's three oldest, past Uji Shrine and Ujigami Shrine, and up Kotozaka, the maple-lined stone slope that leads to Kosho-ji. Your guide stops for photos at the best spots along the way. Choose your length: 90 minutes includes a visit inside Ujigami Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; 120 minutes visits the Zen temple Kosho-ji instead; 150 minutes includes both. Each rickshaw seats two people, so parties of three or four book the two-rickshaw option.

- Ride a traditional rickshaw pulled by a trained local guide
- Cross the Uji Bridge, one of Japan's three oldest bridges
- Visit Ujigami Shrine (90 min), Kosho-ji Zen temple (120 min) or both (150 min)
- Photo stops at the town's best viewpoints, taken by your guide
- Private for your group; two rickshaws available for parties of three or four

Options

150 min - 1 Rickshaw, 2 pax

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Ride + Ujigami Shrine + Kosho-ji Zen temple

90 min - 1 Rickshaw, 2 pax

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ride + Ujigami Shrine visit

90 min - 2 Rickshaws, 4 pax

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ride + Ujigami Shrine visit
Two rickshaws

120 min - 1 Rickshaw, 2 pax

Duration: 2 hours
Ride + Kosho-ji Zen temple

120 min - 2 Rickshaws, 4 pax

Duration: 2 hours
Ride + Kosho-ji Zen temple
Two rickshaws

150 min - 2 Rickshaws, 4 pax

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Ride + Ujigami + Kosho-ji
Two rickshaws

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Meals
  • Optional admission to the Kosho-ji temple hall, payable on site

What to expect

  1. Ujibashi Bridge
    Pass by
    We will cross the Uji Bridge, one of Japan’s three oldest and most famous bridges.
  2. Ujigami Shrine
    15m
    You can visit Ujigami Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and worship at its national treasure, the worship hall, as well as the main hall — the oldest existing Shinto shrine architecture in Japan.
  3. Uji Shrine
    Pass by
    This shrine is famous for its enshrined deity, Uji no Wakiiratsuko, and the “Looking-Back Rabbit” statue.
  4. Koshoji Temple
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Roll up Kotozaka, the stone-paved slope lined with maples that leads to Kosho-ji, one of Japan's oldest Soto Zen temples. We stop for photos at the foot of the slope; entering the temple hall is optional (JPY 500, not included).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

A rickshaw driver will be waiting for you in the square in front of the intersection. Look for the rickshaw.

End point

A rickshaw driver will be waiting for you in the square in front of the intersection. Look for the rickshaw.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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37,500.00 JPY per group
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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
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