Hop-on Hop-off Tours Kyoto

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

Open-top bus tour in Kyoto passing Kyoto Tower and city buildings.

Red double-decker bus on Kyoto sightseeing tour passing cherry blossoms.

Kyoto sightseeing hop-on hop-off buses parked at a city bus terminal.

Kyoto Sky Hop Bus passing Kyoto Tower on a clear day.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Extended validity

Visit anytime until 22 Jan, 2026 without worrying about committing to a date today

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

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

4.2/5

(235)

Carlos

Apr 2025

Verified booking

4/5

It was easy to use the site, the QR Code ticket is convenient since I don't have to worry about losing it, the staff was very friendly and helpful and it was great that there were trash cans on the bus. The view from Ginkaku-ji was beautiful, the food on Nishiki-Ichiba Market was delicious! On the other hand, what I think could be improved is putting the business hours of the main attractions on the leaflet, it would make it easier to plan the route for the day. It would also be nice to synchronize better the times of the travel and the guide voiceover, since it would start after a long-ish period from setting off and frequently cut off before the end of the stories when we got to the stations. All things considered, great tour, we could go to many different spots very conveniently.

Anders

Aug 2025

Verified booking

4/5

As expected, took us to all sights we were interested in. Bus stops were easy to find and frequency was good. The staff onboard were all very helpful.

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.

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

These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 3 months.

4.2
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What our guests say
Anders
Aug 2025
Verified booking
4/5
As expected, took us to all sights we were interested in. Bus stops were easy to find and frequency was good. The staff onboard were all very helpful.
Alexander
May 2025
Verified booking
3/5
I'm regular user of the hop-on-hop-off buses all over the world. Usually it has: - the rout closer to more attractions than Kyouto one - a lot of details about history and places around (Kyoto one is mostly silent or describing shopping around - that is not why people using the bus) - number and stop information is in the recording. In Kyoto I had to listen two sources at thr same time - once an hour bus is too rare - no USB charging port
Leonisa
May 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Enjoyed the ride and sightseeing along the way..
Carlos
Apr 2025
Verified booking
4/5
It was easy to use the site, the QR Code ticket is convenient since I don't have to worry about losing it, the staff was very friendly and helpful and it was great that there were trash cans on the bus. The view from Ginkaku-ji was beautiful, the food on Nishiki-Ichiba Market was delicious! On the other hand, what I think could be improved is putting the business hours of the main attractions on the leaflet, it would make it easier to plan the route for the day. It would also be nice to synchronize better the times of the travel and the guide voiceover, since it would start after a long-ish period from setting off and frequently cut off before the end of the stories when we got to the stations. All things considered, great tour, we could go to many different spots very conveniently.
Kichung
Apr 2025
Verified booking
4/5
🌺was hard find the us station at the Kyoto station. We had to wonder around and adj questions many times

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

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.

What's not allowed

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

Additional information

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).