Shin-Nakamise Shopping Street Tours

The rickshaw as we know it was invented in Japan in the late 19th century during the modernizing Meiji Period. People power was seen as a cheap, convenient mode of city transport in those pre-taxi days. From Japan, they spread across Asia and all the way to Africa.

Many countries eventually banned the use of rickshaws as inhumane.

If you’re a tourist in Asakusa district of Tokyo, chances are you’d be tempted to take the expensive rickshaw ride through the neighborhood. Do reconsider, and hop on the free Panda Bus instead.

Yes, buses with panda heads in the front of them and panda ears sewn onto the seats’ headrests. Why, you ask? We honestly have no clue. But everybody loves pandas.

For extra adorableness, every now and then the panda eye winks.

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Kawasaki Ward

₩756,092

per person

Mar 19 - Mar 22

found 23 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Seoul (ICN) to Tokyo (HND)

9/10 Wonderful! (292 reviews)

Really nice rooms and bathroom. The staff were nice and they had lots of cool amenities in the lobby.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

MONday Apart Asakusabashi Akihabara(Former：MONday Apart Akihabara Southeast)

Taito

₩1,275,356

per person

Apr 20 - Apr 24

found 22 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Seoul (SEL) to Tokyo (HND)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (327 reviews)

Great room, clean, good kitchen fit out, good location, helpful staff

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

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