Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

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Myojo bus Co.
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Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9
1674 reviews

Hop aboard this sightseeing bus tour, and explore the top attractions in Kyoto with a same-day or 2-day ticket. Enjoy panoramic views from the open-top bus as you explore the city with ease.

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Valid 1 - 2 days
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Audio guide included
English, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, German

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Keith – New Zealand

Good easy way to get perspective and locations to go back to

5
5 out of 5 stars
M
Michal – United States

The bus is a great way to get an overview of some of the major attractions of Kyoto and get around. The staff was very friendly. The audio narration could use work; the description of each location would cut off mid-sentence as we got close and switch to an announcement that it was on our right side, etc. So use this as an overview and don't expect a thorough history of any of the sites.

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Highlights

  • 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
  • Benefit from pre-recorded audio guidance available in 7 languages
  • Get panoramic views of Kyoto from the open top of the double decker bus

Full description

Discover the highlights of Kyoto with a same-day or 2-day ticket on this convenient hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. Admire the panoramic views from onboard the open-top double-decker bus, and hop on or off at any of the stops along the route. Enjoy informative audio commentary on board the bus, available in 7 languages.

Choose this efficient way of exploring the must-see places and attractions in Kyoto. The bus takes you past many of the city's top attractions, including UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji, and Kiyomizu-Dera Temple. You can enjoy unlimited rides for the duration of your ticket's validity.

Bus stops along the route: 

• Kyoto Station
• Nishihonganji ( Kyoto Tokyu Hotel)
• Shijo Karasuma / Nishiki-ichiba Market
• Nijo-jo Castle
• Kitano-tenmangu Shrine / Kamishichiken
• Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
• Daitokuji Temple
• Kyoto Imperial Palace (Doshisha University)
• Ginkakuji Temple (Silver Pavilion)
• Heian-jingu Shrine / Okazaki Park
• Gion (Kotowa-Kyoto Yasaka)
• Gojozaka (Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Gion)
• Sanjusangendo / Kyoto National Museum (Hyatt Regency Kyoto)

Includes

  • 1-day or 2-day bus ticket (depending on the option selected)
  • Audio commentary
  • Wi-Fi on board (temporarily suspended)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees to attractions

Meeting point

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).

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Smoking in the vehicle
  • Selfie sticks
  • Food in the vehicle
  • Umbrellas
  • Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • 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 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

From $29 per person

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3.9 out of 5 stars

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Keith – New ZealandJune 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Good easy way to get perspective and locations to go back to
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Michal – United StatesMay 19, 2025 – Verified booking
The bus is a great way to get an overview of some of the major attractions of Kyoto and get around. The staff was very friendly. The audio narration could use work; the description of each location would cut off mid-sentence as we got close and switch to an announcement that it was on our right side, etc. So use this as an overview and don't expect a thorough history of any of the sites.
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Charlene – United StatesMay 15, 2025 – Verified booking
It’s great for first timers; especially if you are not familiar with the city’s transportation system. This was the perfect opportunity to adventure out to top tourist spots and not get lost in the maze of the train stations. We were able to transfer from the West-line (mostly temples) to the East-line after shopping at Nishiki Market, Teramachi-dori, and Kawaramachi area). A special bonus was to experience Ginkaku-ji (silver pavilion), which is not included in many day tours. It was the perfect way to understand land of Kyoto. I would highly recommend this, especially if you are a first timer in Kyoto.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Product ID: 266177

Activity provider:
Myojo bus Co.

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