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A rickshaw ride at Asakusa
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2013/1/12 16:09
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Hi
We are very interested to ride a rickshaw at Asakusa when we will visit Tokyo (July 2013). The website I found www.jidaiya.biz is only in Japanese. So, can someone tell me: (A) do I have to make a reservation or I can find some available when I go there? (B) is it a fixed route or you can have your own route (like a taxi)? (C) where is the pick up point? (D) do they operate everyday and at what times? (E) how much does it cost for a pair?
Thank you very much for your help! George
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by Geomelin
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Re: A rickshaw ride at Asakusa
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2013/1/12 16:59
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There seem to be several companies in Asakusa, and as far as I remember I always saw some rickshaws waiting in standby in front of the Kaminarimon gate. So unless it is at real peak travel time, you will probably find some when you go there. They give you a tour of the area, and come back to the same spot, I believe. 8,000 to 9,000 yen for a 30 minutes ride for two passengers seem to be the going rate. Some companies have English-speaking driver too, so tha they can give you a guide as you enjoy the ride.
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by AK (guest)
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Re: A rickshaw ride at Asakusa
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2013/1/12 17:24
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Yes, as AK said, you can get some rickshaws in front of Kaminari-mon gate during the daytime.
BTW, in Japanese, jinrikisya(人力車; man-power-car) is easy to be understood. It's word root of rickshaw.
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by ajapaneseboy
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Re: A rickshaw ride at Asakusa
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2013/1/12 23:18
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It doesn't show their business hours, but should be OK unless you visit Asakusa late at night. It seems they don't run on Tuesday.
I experienced the jinrikisha once there. The ride was smooth and silent, faster than expected and the high eye point gave a different taste and view of the town in the open air. You should try it before you are back home.
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by Jay Kay (guest)
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