Sky Hop Bus: Kyoto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Sky Hop Bus: Kyoto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Duration: 2 hours
2 hours
Visit anytime until 4 Feb, 2026 without worrying about committing to a date today
Visit anytime until 4 Feb, 2026 without worrying about committing to a date today
Access to multilingual audio guide
Access to multilingual audio guide
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Explore Kyoto on this hop-on hop-off tour and choose between a 1-day or 2-day pass for a flexible itinerary.
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
Sky Hop Bus passing a large red torii gate in Kyoto.
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
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First bus: 9am from Kyoto Station
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Last bus: 7pm from Kyoto Station
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Frequency: Every 40 mins
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Popular stops: Nijo-Jo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple
Purple route
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First bus: 9:20am from Kyoto Station
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Last bus: 5:09pm from Kyoto Station
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Frequency: Every 40 mins
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Popular stops: Daitoku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace
Green route
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First bus: 12:15pm from Kyoto Station
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Last bus: 6:01pm from Kyoto Station
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Frequency: Every 2 hours
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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.
Open-top bus tour in Kyoto passing Kyoto Tower and city buildings.
Red double-decker bus on Kyoto sightseeing tour passing cherry blossoms.
Sky Hop Bus passing a large red torii gate in Kyoto.
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.
What's not allowed
- Keep in mind food & beverages and alcohol are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
Additional information
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Children under six years of age can travel for free if they are not occupying a separate seat.
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Facilities: lockers, rooves, air conditioning/heating (depending on the season).
Kyoto Sky Hop Bus passing Kyoto Tower on a clear day.
Kyoto sightseeing bus passing by Yasaka Shrine with tourists on board.
Kyoto sightseeing hop-on hop-off buses parked at a city bus terminal.
Kyoto Sky Hop Bus passing Kyoto Tower on a clear day.
Kyoto sightseeing bus passing by Yasaka Shrine with tourists on board.
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