The Asakusa Jidaiya service offers to guide tourists though Asakausa on rickshaws. The drivers who pull the rickshaws have extensive knowledge of Asakusa and they can offer an in-depth tour filled with fun facts and history of the area.

JIdaiya rickshaw and driver

Jidaiya rickshaw front and back

The drivers aim to meet the needs of the customers by offering many courses to choose from. The courses have been created in advance, and the customer can choose where they want to go; temples, restaurants, and even souvenir shops are highlights of these different courses. The driver can arrange to take you wherever you want. Asakusa Jidaiya aims to meet every customers need.

Riding on the rickshaw

The view from the rickshaw is completely different from the view you would normally see via car, bus, train or even on foot. With the soothing wind on your face it’s exciting to see Asakusa from up high. The driver explains the history of Asakusa while pulling the customer through the streets, offering a tour that is like no other. The feeling of being pulled by a human powered rickshaw is unforgettable, and the sights are spectacular.

Getting down from the rickshaw

Asakusa Jidaiya not only offers rickshaw tours, but other traditional Japanese cultural experiences and entertainment as well. Customers can enjoy experiencing tea ceremony, calligraphy, dressing up in traditional clothing, Taiko drumming, and traditional Japanese art and performances.

The most popular experience seems to be dressing up in traditional clothing. Asakusa Jidaiya has a selection of traditional Japanese clothing for customers to wear. Once dressed, the staff take will take your photo using the inside of the Asakusa Jidaiya store as the studio. Dressing up in traditional clothes that you’ve never had the chance to wear before is very fun!

How about reliving the Taisho or Meiji period??

■Asakusa Jidaiya
Address: Tokyo Taito Ward Kaminarimon 2-3-4
Access: Tokyo Subway Asakusa station A4 exit, two minute walk
TEL：03－3843－0890
Website：https://www.jidaiya.biz/
Fee:
Basic Course（30min）1 person：5000yen　2 person：8000yen
Recommended Course (60 min) 1 person：9000yen　2 person：15000yen
Full Course (1 hour 30 mins）1 person：13500yen　2 person：30000yen
Princess, Prince course（10min）1person 2000yen　2 person：3000yen

Asakusa Jidaiya and the surrounding area