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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.
Highlights
Highlights
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Discover the best of Kyoto's sights with a hop-on hop-off bus tour covering 12 stops.
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Choose between a 1-day and 2-day pass and enjoy an audio guide in 7 languages.
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Explore Japan's cultural center as you see Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Nijo Castle, home of the Edo period's first shogun.
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Fun Fact: A 400-year-old Gingko tree graces the front of the Founder's Hall of Nishi Honganji Temple.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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1/2-day hop-on-hop-off bus pass
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Audio guide in Chinese, English, Spanish, Japanese, German, Korean and French.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 3 months.
Ratings & Reviews
Ratings & Reviews
Elisabeth
Apr, 2024
Ty
Jan, 2024
Susan
Dec, 2023
Peter
Nov, 2023
Kevin
Nov, 2023
Ticket Validity
Ticket Validity
These tickets are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.
Routes & Schedule
Routes & Schedule
Embark on an enriching journey through Kyoto's heritage on our hop-on hop-off tour. 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
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First bus: 8:40am from stop #1 (Kyoto Station)
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Last bus: 6:55pm from stop #1 (Kyoto Station)
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Frequency: Every 35 to 45 minutes
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Popular stops: Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, Nijo Castle and Yasaka Shrine
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Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.
Bus Stops Along the Route
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Kyoto Station
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Nishihonganji ( Kyoto Tokyu Hotel)
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Shijo Karasuma / Nishiki-ichiba Market
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Nijo-jo Castle
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Kitano-tenmangu Shrine / Kamishichiken
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Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
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Daitokuji Temple
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Kyoto Imperial Palace (Doshisha University)
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Ginkakuji Temple (Silver Pavilion)
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Heian-jingu Shrine / Okazaki Park
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Gion (Kotowa-Kyoto Yasaka)
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Gojozaka (Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Gion)
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Sanjusangendo / Kyoto National Museum (Hyatt Regency Kyoto)
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go
Important Information
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Click here to find the timetable for the bus.
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Click here to see the route map and ticket validity points.
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The audio guide is available in Chinese, English, Spanish, Japanese, German, Korean and French.
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Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
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Only soft drinks with lids (plastic bottles, coffee) can be brought on board
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Children aged 0-5 do not need a ticket if they sit on the lap of an adult passenger with a ticket (1 child per passenger with a ticket).
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The bus has an open top, so you will be in direct sunlight.
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Buses may not operate in the case of severe weather, such as typhoons or thunderstorms
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Raincoats will be provided in wet weather.
Restrictions
- Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: pets, open umbrellas, food and beverages.
My tickets
My tickets
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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.