Explore at your pace
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Explore Kyoto on this hop-on hop-off tour and choose between a 1-day or 2-day pass for a flexible itinerary.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Journey through time at the UNESCO site Nijo Castle, the 18th-century Imperial Palace, and along the enchanting Kamo River.
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1 or 2-day unlimited hop-on-hop-off pass
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Access to Red, Purple & Green routes
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Audio guide in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French & German
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Free Wi-Fi
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Poncho/raincoat (during rainy season)
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- Entry to attractions
These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 3 months.
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Guests from Australia, United States, Canada and over 12 countries have loved this experienceWhat our guests say
Burkhard
Feb, 2025Verified booking
Ticketing was very good and also the tour was excellent with most of the people very friendly and helpful. One issue was on 6th 2.morning the first bus of yours: the people told us the lower deck of the bus was not available due to japanese law. So we should sit on the top roof - open and we had 4 degrees centigrade temp. Plus driving wind - we would have been frozen. So we had to refuse. Strange law (?) and driver.
Florencia
Apr, 2025Verified booking
Michelle
Feb, 2025Verified booking
Amanda
Dec, 2024Verified booking
Very easy with clear list of destinations. I have travelled to Kyoto numerous times, but I learnt so much new information from the audio. Will definitely be using on our next visit.Catriona
Nov, 2024Verified booking
The commentary is pretty informative but delivered in a rather robotic voice. Worth improving the delivery. Also, the on board staff member tended to speak over the commentary to say what the next stop was. Better timing of announcements needed.
These tickets are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.
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
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First bus: 9am from Kyoto Station
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Last bus: 7pm from Kyoto Station
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Frequency: Every 40 mins
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Popular stops: Nijo-Jo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple
Purple route
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First bus: 9:20am from Kyoto Station
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Last bus: 5:09pm from Kyoto Station
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Frequency: Every 40 mins
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Popular stops: Daitoku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace
Green route
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First bus: 12:15pm from Kyoto Station
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Last bus: 6:01pm from Kyoto Station
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Frequency: Every 2 hours
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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.
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What's not allowed
- Keep in mind food & beverages and alcohol are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
Additional information
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Children under six years of age can travel for free if they are not occupying a separate seat.
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Facilities: lockers, rooves, air conditioning/heating (depending on the season).
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.
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