Kyoto Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

• Enjoy a hop-on hop-off tour on an open-top double-decker bus to discover all of Kyoto's iconic landmarks at your own pace.
• Choose between a 1-day or 2-day pass to suit your itinerary and gain access to an audio guide in 7 languages.
• Discover the Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the former residence of the first shogun of the Edo period.
• Catch sight of traditional gems like the 7th-century Yasaka Shrine and the scenic beauty of the Kamo River.

Inclusions

• 1/2-day hop-on-hop-off bus pass
• Audio guide in Chinese, English, Spanish, Japanese, German, Korean and French.

• First bus: 8:40am from stop #1 (Kyoto Station)
• Last bus: 6:55pm from stop #1 (Kyoto Station)
• Frequency: Every 35 to 45 minutes
• Popular stops: Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, Nijo Castle and Yasaka Shrine
• Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.

• Tip: Watch for the 400-year-old Gingko tree at Nishi Honganji Temple.
• Click here to find the timetable for the bus.
• Click here to see the route map and ticket validity points.
• The audio guide is available in Chinese, English, Spanish, Japanese, German, Korean and French.
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
• Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: pets, open umbrellas, food and beverages.
• 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).
• The bus has an open top, so you will be in direct sunlight.
• Buses may not operate in the case of severe weather, such as typhoons or thunderstorms.
• Raincoats will be provided in wet weather.

• These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 3 months.
• These tickets are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.

• With this super-saver combo, explore the best of Kyoto with a hop-on hop-off tour in an open double-decker bus and a visit to the Kyoto Tower.
• Get access to 12 stops dotted around the city, and choose between a 1-day or 2-day pass with an audio guide available in 7 languages.
• Some popular stops include Nijo Castle, a former residence of the first shogun of the Edo period, Yasaka Shrine, and the Kamo River.
• Visit the tallest landmark in Kyoto, built atop a lighthouse-shaped building, and see the sprawling cityscape from the Kyoto Tower.
• Take an elevator up to the observation deck to see one of the world's oldest cities through a telescope, and spot historic shrines and temples.

Inclusions

Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Kyoto

• 1-day/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
• Audio guide in Chinese, English, Spanish, Japanese, German, Korean and French

Kyoto Tower

• Entry to Kyoto Tower

Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Kyoto

• First bus: 8:40am from stop #1 (Kyoto Station)
• Last bus: 6:55pm from stop #1 (Kyoto Station)
• Frequency: Every 35 to 45 minutes
• Popular stops: Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, Nijo Castle and Yasaka Shrine

Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points and here to find the timetable for the bus.

Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Kyoto

• Tip: Watch for the 400-year-old Gingko tree at Nishi Honganji Temple.
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
• Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: pets, open umbrellas, food and beverages.
• Only soft drinks with lids (plastic bottles, coffee) can be brought on board.

Kyoto Tower

• Tip: On the 5th-floor observation deck of Kyoto Tower, you can find 8 touch-panel tourist information monitors for you to download onto your smartphone by scanning the QR codes.
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Stroller Accessibility.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.