Diners Club Launches Unique Kyoto Travel Service: Experience Kyoto's Famous Sites by Rickshaw Starting June 2026
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- Diners Club Launches Unique Kyoto Travel Service: Experience Kyoto's Famous Sites by Rickshaw Starting June 2026
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Club, issuer of the Diners Club card, launched the 'Kyoto Ninja-ya Rickshaw Benefit' in June 2026. In partnership with Ninja-ya, the service provides members with special discounted rickshaw tours of Kyoto's landmarks.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 4, 2026
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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Club, issuer of the Diners Club card, launched the 'Kyoto Ninja-ya Rickshaw Benefit' in June 2026. In partnership with Ninja-ya, the service provides members with special discounted rickshaw tours of Kyoto's landmarks.
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- Diners Club Launches Unique Kyoto Travel Service: Experience Kyoto's Famous Sites by Rickshaw Starting June 2026 (June 4, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 4, 2026
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Club, issuer of the Diners Club card, launched the 'Kyoto Ninja-ya Rickshaw Benefit' in June 2026. In partnership with Ninja-ya, the service provides members with special discounted rickshaw tours of Kyoto's landmarks.
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In partnership with 'Ninja-ya' (operated by KAGARIBI Co., Ltd.), the service offers members discounted rickshaw tours through Kyoto. Whether you are a frequent visitor or a first-timer, this service promises an unforgettable experience from a unique perspective, distinct from travel on foot or by car.
[Diners Club Member Benefits] (20% Discount) / Prices include tax
- Regular Plans
- Basic Plan: Gion & Kamo River area (90–100 min) 32,000 JPY (Regular price: 40,000 JPY)
- Standard Plan: Gion & Nanzen-ji or Heian Shrine area (120–130 min) 40,000 JPY (Regular price: 50,000 JPY)
- Premium Plan: Gion area sightseeing + special experience plan (170–180 min) 56,000 JPY (Regular price: 70,000 JPY)
- Special Plans (Not available to the general public)
- Early Morning Private Tour: Silent Gion (160–180 min) 64,000 JPY (Regular price: 80,000 JPY)
- Night Private Tour: Mysterious Lights (160–180 min) 64,000 JPY (Regular price: 80,000 JPY)
- [Peak of the Ancient Capital] Special Rickshaw Tour: Gion area (240–300 min) 80,000 JPY (Regular price: 100,000 JPY)
*Points from your Diners Club card can be exchanged for coupons to pay for the Regular Plans.
The rickshaws are custom-built by Ninja-ya using traditional manufacturing methods and techniques. As the drivers pull the rickshaws, they share exclusive stories and charms of Kyoto not found in guidebooks.
This service is planned to be available to Diners Club members worldwide in the future (timing TBD).
FAQ
What is the Diners Club 'Kyoto Ninja-ya Rickshaw Discount' service?
It is a service where Diners Club, operated by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Club, and Ninja-ya, operated by KAGARIBI Co., Ltd., collaborate to offer a rickshaw tour experience in Kyoto at a member-exclusive discount rate (20% off).
What plans are available?
In addition to regular plans in areas like Gion and Kamo River, special plans such as early morning private tours, silent Gion, evening private tours with lanterns, and special rickshaw tours that are not usually available to the public are also offered.
What are the discount details and payment methods?
You can use the service at a 20% discount off the regular price. For regular plans, you can also pay using Diners Club points exchanged for coupons.
Who can use this service?
Currently, the service is available to domestic Diners Club members. In the future, it is planned to expand the service to Diners Club members worldwide.
What are the features of the rickshaws?
The rickshaws are made using traditional manufacturing methods and techniques, and are produced in-house by Ninja-ya.