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Combo (Save 5%): Kyoto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Nidec Kyoto Tower Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Kyoto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Nidec Kyoto Tower Tickets
Start: 2026-04-04T09:00:00
End: 2026-04-04T17:25:00
Location: Kyoto

Sky Hop Bus passing a large red torii gate in Kyoto.

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

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

Kyoto sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus parked at a station with open-top seating.

Open today

10:00am - 9:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

With this pocket-friendly combo, explore Kyoto with a flexible hop-on hop-off pass and visit the must-see Tokyo Tower.

Select an option

1-Day HOHO Pass + Nidec Kyoto Tower Tickets

¥5,200

¥4,940

5% off

Valid for 1 calendar day
Access to Red, Purple & Green routes
Audio guide in 7 languages
Free Wi-Fi
Poncho/raincoat (during rainy season)
Entry to Kyoto Tower (near stop 1, Red, Purple & Green routes)

2-Day HOHO Pass + Nidec Kyoto Tower Tickets

¥7,400

¥7,030

5% off

Valid for 2 consecutive calendar days
Access to Red, Purple & Green routes
Audio guide in 7 languages
Free Wi-Fi
Poncho/raincoat (during rainy season)
Entry to Kyoto Tower (near stop 1, Red, Purple & Green routes)

4.3/5

(2,300)

Richard C

Group

Verified booking

Yesterday

Very easy to use. Convenient to be able to view tickets without an internet connection.“You just need to download the app—it’s very quick, and the tickets are easily accessible. The staff on site can scan them quickly, which helps avoid unnecessary queues at the ticket counters.

Eileen C

Solo

Verified booking

Nov 2025

Since,I'm new visitor to Kyoto , I couldn't locate where in Kyoto Station your buses were located. On the brochure is should indicated 'Bus Terminal'. Lack of Signage can be confusing. This bus tour gave me insight of Kyoto. I stayed on the bus for East line than continue on with West Line. Lack of coordination on went the bus will stop to get off. There should be signal of the next Stop. So folks can get Off.

Monsieur N

Solo

Verified booking

4 days ago

Bien joli expérience mais je ne pense pas l'avoir eu fait si je n'avais pas réservé à l'avance sur le site. En plus c'est le même prix donc pas forcément avantageux

Rene B

Group

Verified booking

Jan 2026

Good support and very punctual. Friendly guide on the bus. Interesting sightseeing tour with the most important points covered

Get access to 14 stops dotted around the city like Nijo Castle and the Kamo River, choose between a 1-day or 2-day hop-on hop-off pass.

See the city's greatest spots from the comfort of the double-deckers and let the 7-language audio guide entertain you.

Kyoto Tower, The city's tallest, this lighthouse-inspired landmark is where modern meets ancient, offering views that'll leave you speechless.

Up, up, and away! The observation deck's telescopes turn you into a time-traveling detective, spotting hidden gems across Kyoto's historic skyline.

Fun fact: Kyoto Tower was completed in 1964 during the Tokyo Olympics. Its design was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and it was built using a lattice structure.

Kyoto HOHO

1 or 2-day unlimited hop-on-hop-off pass by Sky Hop Bus

Access to Red, Purple & Green routes

Audio guide in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French & German

Free Wi-Fi

Poncho/raincoat (during rainy season)

Kyoto Tower

Entry to Kyoto Tower (near stop 1, Red, Purple & Green routes)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Richard C
Group
Verified booking
Yesterday
Very easy to use. Convenient to be able to view tickets without an internet connection.“You just need to download the app—it’s very quick, and the tickets are easily accessible. The staff on site can scan them quickly, which helps avoid unnecessary queues at the ticket counters.
Monsieur N
Solo
Verified booking
4 days ago
Bien joli expérience mais je ne pense pas l'avoir eu fait si je n'avais pas réservé à l'avance sur le site. En plus c'est le même prix donc pas forcément avantageux
Rene B
Group
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Good support and very punctual. Friendly guide on the bus. Interesting sightseeing tour with the most important points covered
Kristen B
Couple
Verified booking
Jan 2026
It was a convenient way to get to places in comfort. When we stopped and asked which way to walk, the bus attendant responded that he didn't speak English. It seems like an employee on a tour bus could point us in the direction to walk to get to the attraction. We were also disappointed in the audio tracks. They would start to tell a story about a location, then cut out at the end. We never heard the ends! Many of the audio tracks didn't line up with the locations either. I've ridden on buses like these in other cities, this was the worst one.
Rosalba S
Group
Verified booking
Jan 2026
I was able to make a reservation to visit on the same day, which I really liked.

Make your way to Kyoto's top attractions with this easy-on-the-pocket combo deal.

Kyoto HOHO

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.

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.

Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower, a modern architectural marvel amidst the historic splendor of Kyoto, Japan, stands as a symbol of the city's fusion of tradition and modernity. Soaring 131 meters (430 feet) into the sky, this sleek steel structure offers breathtaking panoramic views of Kyoto and its surrounding landscapes. Visitors can ascend the tower using high-speed elevators to reach the observation deck. From here, they can witness the stunning vistas of Kyoto's historical districts, including the iconic Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Kyoto Tower also houses a hotel, a shopping arcade, and several dining options, making it a multifaceted destination for tourists and locals alike.

Kyoto Tower

Monday	10:00am - 9:00pm	last entry 8:30pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 9:00pm	last entry 8:30pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 9:00pm	last entry 8:30pm
Thursday	10:00am - 9:00pm	last entry 8:30pm
Friday	10:00am - 9:00pm	last entry 8:30pm
Saturday	10:00am - 9:00pm	last entry 8:30pm
Sunday	10:00am - 9:00pm	last entry 8:30pm

What's not allowed

Kyoto HOHO

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

Accessibility

Kyoto Tower

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Kyoto HOHO

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).

Kyoto Tower

You can use the telescopes installed on the observation deck of the 5th floor of Kyoto Tower for free.

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

Children under 3 years of age can enter for free and for children aged 3-5 tickets must be purchased onsite.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

Ticket Redemption Points

Admission Ticket to Kyoto Tower

Redeem your ticket at Kyoto Tower.

Address: 721-1 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

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

No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.