Sky Hop Bus: 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Kyoto

• Discover the best of Kyoto's sights with a hop-on hop-off bus tour covering 12 stops.

• Choose between a 1-day and 2-day pass and enjoy an audio guide in 7 languages.

• 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.

• Fun Fact: A 400-year-old Gingko tree graces the front of the Founder's Hall of Nishi Honganji Temple.

• 1/2-day hop-on-hop-off bus pass

• Audio guide in Chinese, English, Spanish, Japanese, German, Korean and French.

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.

Important Information

• Click here to find the timetable for the bus.

• The audio guide is available in Chinese, English, Spanish, Japanese, German, Korean and French.

• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.

• Only soft drinks with lids (plastic bottles, coffee) can be brought on board

• 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.

Restrictions

• Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: pets, open umbrellas, food and beverages.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

• Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

• Meet your guide at JR Kyoto Station.

• Address: Karasuma Exit, Kyoto Sightseeing Bus Terminal, Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

• The closest bus stop is Kyoto Eki mae. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the redemption point.

• Board buses 特１７／１９系統, １５系統, １７系統（京都バス), and more to get you there.

By Train

• The closest train station is Kyoto Station. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the redemption point.

• Board train lines HARUKA, Hashidate, Hida, and more to get you there.