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Sky Hop Bus: Kyoto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Highlights

  • Maximize your Kyoto adventure with a 1-2 day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass. The city's top attractions are yours to explore at your leisure.
  • Enjoy flexibility with 3 routes and 14 carefully chosen stops across Kyoto. Buses run every 40 minutes, so you can savor each location to your heart's content.
  • Climb aboard open-top buses and enjoy audio commentary in 7 languages. Watch Kyoto's captivating streetscapes unfold before your eyes as you tour the city.
  • Journey through time at the UNESCO site Nijo Castle, the 18th-century Imperial Palace, and along the enchanting Kamo River.

Your Experience

Embark on an enriching journey through Kyoto's heritage on our hop-on hop-off tour. With three routes and 14 stops dotted across the city, get up-close to the city's most famous spots. From Nijo Castle's 'Nightingale Floors' that chirp like birds to Heian Shrine's iconic torii gate, discover the city's secrets. Don't miss Kyoto Tower's observation deck for breathtaking city views!

Schedule

Red route

  • First bus: 9am from Kyoto Station

  • Last bus: 7pm from Kyoto Station

  • Frequency: Every 40 mins

  • Popular stops: Nijo-Jo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple

Purple route

  • First bus: 9:20am from Kyoto Station

  • Last bus: 5:09pm from Kyoto Station

  • Frequency: Every 40 mins

  • Popular stops: Daitoku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace

Green route

  • First bus: 12:15pm from Kyoto Station

  • Last bus: 6:01pm from Kyoto Station

  • Frequency: Every 2 hours

  • Popular stops: Ginkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto National Museum

Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 1 or 2-day unlimited hop-on-hop-off pass
  • Access to Red, Purple & Green routes
  • Audio guide in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French & German
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Poncho/raincoat (during rainy season)
  • Entry to attractions

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

Frequently asked questions

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Booking FAQs

Keep in mind food & beverages and alcohol are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Children under six years of age can travel for free if they are not occupying a separate seat. Facilities: lockers, rooves, air conditioning/heating (depending on the season).

Reviews

4.2 (246 reviews)

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