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

Kyoto

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Overview

Explore Kyoto on this hop-on hop-off tour and choose between a 1-day or 2-day pass for a flexible itinerary.

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.

Inclusions

  • 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)

Exclusions

  • Entry to attractions

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Routes & schedule

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.

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