Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket in Kyoto
With a same-day or two-day ticket, join this sightseeing bus trip and visit the biggest sites in Kyoto.
Tour itinerary
With a same-day or two-day ticket on this efficient hop-on hop-off tour bus, you can explore the attractions of Kyoto. From the open-top double-decker bus, take in the panoramic views and get on and off at any of the stops along the route. Enjoy interesting audio commentary on the bus, which is available in seven languages.
Choose this time-saving method of seeing the must-see sights and attractions in Kyoto. Many of the city’s greatest attractions, including UNESCO World Heritage sites like Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji, and Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, are accessible by bus. You can ride as many times as you like for the term of your ticket’s validity.
The following bus stops are located along the route:
- Kyoto Railway Station.
- Nishihonganji(Hotel Kyoto Tokyu).
- Shijo Karasuma Market / Nishiki-ichiba Market.
- Nijo-jo Castle. • Kitano-tenmangu Shrine / Kamishichiken.
- Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) Temple.
- The enigmatic temple of Daitokuji.
- Doshisha University (Kyoto Imperial Palace).
- Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) Temple.
- Okazaki Park / Heian-Jingu Shrine.
- Gion (Yasaka Kotowa-Kyoto).
- Gojozaka (Gion / Kiyomizu-dera Temple).
- Kyoto National Museum, Sanjusangendo (Hyatt Regency Kyoto).
Includes:
- Bus ticket valid for one or two days (depending on the option chosen).
- Commentary on audio
- Wi-Fi (temporarily stopped) on board
Excludes:
- Pick-up and drop-off at hotels
- Food and beverages
- Attraction admission costs
Testimonials
Better than anticipated. We planned weeks in advance, and the day turned out to be quite wet. These buses are covered (either in the city bus style or with a rain cover sheet). Many Kyoto attractions are difficult to reach by rail, thus this was ideal. The audio tour is very rudimentary and should be improved, but we liked it and wish we had purchased a 2-day ticket because there were so many things to see. these 2 days in Kyoto were amazing.
Fernandes
Jaklin
The best method to see the sites. I rode the sightseeing bus around the complete circle, noting on the route map which spots of interest I’d want to return to and spend more time at. The route map’s timetable was very useful in getting from one spot to another because the sightseeing bus operated on time. these 2 days in Kyoto were amazing.
Rayan
Far
Tour highlights
- By displaying your mobile coupon, you can board and exit at any of the available stations.
- Allow yourself the flexibility to explore ancient Kyoto at your leisure.
- Make a simple and thorough city tour that includes all of the major sights.
- Make use of pre-recorded audio assistance in seven languages.
- From the open top of the double-decker bus, enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto.
Important details
Point of convergence:
- The bus can be boarded at any of the stops along the route. The sightseeing bus makes its first stop at Kyoto Station (use the north central exit of Kyoto Station and look for the stop just in front of the Isetan department store).
Not permitted:
- Smoking in the car
- Sticks for taking selfies
- Food in the automobile
- Umbrellas
- alcoholic beverages in the automobile
Before you go, be aware of the following:
- Only soft drinks with lids (plastic bottles, coffee) are permitted.
- Children aged 0 to 5 do not require a ticket if they sit on the lap of an adult passenger with a ticket (1 kid per ticketed adult).
- Because the bus has an open top, you will be exposed to direct sunlight.
- In the event of extreme weather, such as typhoons or thunderstorms, buses may be unable to run.
- In the event of rain, raincoats will be given.