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Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket 2
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Features

  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Hop on and off at any of the available stops by showing your mobile voucher
    • Enjoy the freedom to explore historical Kyoto at your own pace
    • Take a convenient and comprehensive city tour the passes that main attractions
    • Enjoy the latest travel guides in 10 languages on your smartphone!
    • Get panoramic views of Kyoto from the open top of the double decker bus

Activity location

    • Kinkaku-ji
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan | You can board the bus at any of the stops along the route. The first stop is at Kyoto Station (take the north central exit of Kyoto Station, and you will find the sightseeing bus stop directly in front of the Isetan department store).
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Check availability

Sorry this activity isn't available on Fri, 7 Aug
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    1-day or 2-day bus ticket (depending on the option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Wi-Fi on board
  • Inclusions
    Multilingual audio guide in 7 languages (available on your own smartphone. Please use your own earphones or headphones to avoid disturbing other passengers.)
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees to attractions

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Food in the vehicle, Selfie sticks, Smoking in the vehicle, Umbrellas
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • 【Notice】During the summer season, some departures may operate using a roofed, air-conditioned sightseeing bus instead of the open-top bus to provide a safer and more comfortable journey during periods of extreme heat. The routes, stops, ticket validity, and audio guide services remain unchanged.

    Discover the best of Kyoto with a 1-day or 2-day Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket, giving you the freedom to explore the city's famous temples, shrines, historic districts, and shopping areas at your own pace.

    Sky Hop Bus Kyoto operates two sightseeing routes – the Red Line (West Line) and the Blue Line (East Line). Your ticket includes unlimited rides on both routes, allowing you to hop on and off as often as you like during your ticket's validity.

    The Red Line (West Line) takes you to some of Kyoto's most famous cultural landmarks, including Nijo Castle, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Daitoku-ji Temple, and Kyoto Imperial Palace, as well as the popular Nishiki Market area.

    The Blue Line (East Line) explores Kyoto's eastern highlights, including Kyoto City Hall, Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion), Heian-jingu Shrine, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Sanjusangendo / Kyoto National Museum.

    Both routes begin and end at Kyoto Station and connect at Shijo Karasuma / Nishiki Market, making it easy to transfer between routes and explore even more of Kyoto with a single ticket.

    Enhance your sightseeing experience with multilingual audio guidance. On board, enjoy GPS-linked audio guidance in 7 languages using the bus's onboard audio system. Complimentary earphones are provided, or you may use your own wired earphones.

    For even more convenience, download the official Sky Hop Bus App before your trip. The app provides audio guidance in 10 languages, along with the latest service information and useful travel updates to help you make the most of your visit.

    Whether you're visiting Kyoto for the first time or returning to discover more of its timeless beauty, Sky Hop Bus offers one of the easiest and most flexible ways to experience the city's UNESCO World Heritage Sites and iconic attractions.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kinkaku-ji
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan | You can board the bus at any of the stops along the route. The first stop is at Kyoto Station (take the north central exit of Kyoto Station, and you will find the sightseeing bus stop directly in front of the Isetan department store).
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan