Gissha is an ox carriage but not you imagined. It is a gorgeous carriage with ox instead of horse for noble people.

It is permitted use as transportation even now but it is not common to see except during a festival or an event.
Actually, ox carriage in Kyoto is not a functional transportation. It was used to show off their wealth. However, it was exceeded and the government at that time was interdicted to use ox carriage.
It rid on from rear and got off from front after removal of ox.
There is no driver, the walking servant was controlled ox to lead.