Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Club Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Nobuaki Yamaguchi), issuer of the Diners Club card, launched a new travel service, 'Kyoto Ninja-ya Rickshaw Benefit,' in June 2026. 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).

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