Kyoto Sightseeing Bus

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Travel around Kyoto on a Kyoto Sightseeing Bus and Kyoto Sky Bus!

Kyoto

If you would like to tour Kyoto, but are worried about your Japanese ability and whether you can make bus and train transfers properly, we have the answer. We recommend the city's Kyoto Sightseeing Bus, which takes you to Kyoto's main sightseeing spots.

Kyoto bus
Kyoto Sightseeing Bus

From 2,950yen

Kyoto Sightseeing Bus

Various tours are lined up! With the on-board audio guide system in English, Chinese (Mainland & Taiwan) and Korean, Kyoto sightseeing bus realized the easy and comfortable tour of Kyoto.

Kyoto Sightseeing Bus

From 2,000yen

Kyoto SKY BUS

Kyoto SKY BUS offers the on-board sightseeing in Kyoto. Equipped with the on-board audio guide system in English, Chinese and Korean, guests from all over the world will enjoy sightseeing and guidance.

  • Kyoto Sightseeing Bus
  • Kyoto SKY BUS

Kyoto Sightseeing Bus

The on-board multi-lingual audio guide in English, Chinese can provide introductions of the attactions on the way.

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Three advantages of Kyoto Sightseeing Bus

  • Point 1

    Point1.

    No bus or train transfers necessary.

  • Point 2

    Point2.

    Multilingual announcements * 1

  • Point 3

    Point3.

    Sightseeing entrance fees included. No extra payment.

Note: 1 The tour guide will speak in Japanese. For other languages, use multi-lingual audio guide system.

Choose from various tours Itineraries for Experiencing Kyoto

  • maiko

    N-Maiko Dance on the Noh Stage & Kyoto Night View

    • glag Kuromachiku Momochitarukan: Special Mukadeya Course,Maiko Dance on the Noh stage and Photography. (85min) to
    • glag Higashiyama Peak: Night view (10min)

    Fare: 9,500yen for adults, 8,160yen for children

    Available period October 5, 2018～November 9, 2018
    December 7, 2018～March 15, 2019
    Every Friday, Except for Jan 4, 2019
    Departure location JR Kyoto Station
    Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Duration 3.5 hours
    Departure time 5:20PM
    Drop-off Points Kyoto Tokyu Hotel, Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto and Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande. For hotels in front of Kyoto Station, please get off at Karasumaguchi Terminal.
    Special Service There is a special service called 「Maiko no Oshaku」for customers who order beer or sake, where the Maiko pours the beer or sake into your glass/cup.
    Meal Special Mukadeya Course
    *Night view is subject to change due to weather and traffic conditions. *Vegetarian or allergy friendly menu are not available *There is an extra fee for drinks, please pay upon ordering (cash only).
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  • Samurai Kembu

    TW-Maiko Dance & Autumn Illumination

    • glag SHOZAN: Kyoto Style Kaiseki Cuisine, Maiko Dance, Photography and Garden Walk. (90min) to
    • glag Kitano Tenmangu Shrine: Night Illumination (60min)

    Fare: 9,500yen for adults, 7,620yen for children

    Available period November 10, 2018～December 2, 2018
    Everyday
    Departure location JR Kyoto Station
    Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Duration 4 hours
    Departure time 5:20PM
    Drop-off Points ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kyoto, Kyoto Tokyu Hotel, Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto and Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande. For hotels in front of Kyoto Station, please get off at Karasumaguchi Terminal.
    Special Service Senjafuda (Name card of Maiko) will be given by the Maiko in SHOZAN
    Meal Kyoto Style Kaiseki Cuisine
    * Equipped with the on-board audio guide system in English, Chinese and Korean. * The system may not be available due to maintenance. * Vegetarian or allergy friendly menu are not available * There is an extra fee for drinks, please pay upon ordering (cash only).
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  • Samurai Kembu

    SS-Sagano Romantic Train, Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Temple

    • glag Sagano Romantic Train (23min) to
    • glag Stroll around Arashiyama (140min) to
    • glag Kinkakuji Temple (40min)

    Fare: 5,980yen for adults, 3,090yen for children

    Available period December 3, 2018～December 29, 2018
    Everyday, except for Dec 12, 19 and 26

    March 4, 2019～March 14, 2019
    Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
    Departure location JR Kyoto Station
    Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Duration 6.5 hours
    Departure time 9:00AM
    Drop-off Points JR Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Special Service Available discounts in Arashiyama
    ① Admission fee: Arashiyama Orgel Museum and other facilities
    ② Rickshaw and Yakatabune cruising
    ③ Foot bath ④ Meal, Shopping, Drink
    Meal Time to buy lunch in Arashiyama.
    *Fee NOT included
    * When the romantic train is cancelled, this tour will also be cancelled.
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  • GW-Maiko Dance & Kyoto Night View

    GW-Maiko Dance & Kyoto Night View

    With on-board multi-lingual audio guide system

    • glag Kyoto Style Kaiseki Cuisine at Shozan
      Maiko* Kyoto Style Dance (* apprentice Geisha) (90 min)to
    • glag Night View from the top of Higashiyama (10 min)

    Fare: 8,500yen for adults, 7,120yen for children

    Available period October 1, 2018～November 8. 2018
    December 3, 2018～March 17, 2019
    Cancelled on every Friday and from Dec 31 to Jan 3
    Departure location JR Kyoto Station
    Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Duration 3.5 hours
    Departure time - 5:30PM
    - 5:40PM in April
    Drop-off Points Kyoto Tokyu Hotel, Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto, Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande, and hotels in front of Kyoto Station. Please get off at Karasumaguchi Terminal.
    Special Service Senjafuda (Name card of Maiko)
    Meal Kyoto Style Kaiseki Cuisine at Shozan
    * Night view is subject to change due to weather and traffic conditions. * Equipped with the on-board audio guide system in English, Chinese and Korean. * The system may not be available due to maintenance. * Vegetarian or allergy friendly menu are not available * There is an extra fee for drinks, please pay upon ordering (cash only).
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  • Sagano Romantic Train & Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride

    S-Sagano Romantic Train & Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride

    • glag Sagano Romantic Train (23 min)to
    • glag Boat Ride on the Hozu-gawa River. Travel down from Kameoka to Arashiyama (90 min ). to
    • glag Stroll around Arashiyama (140 min). Togetsukyo Bridge, Tenryuji Temple, Bamboo groves. Free walk in Arashiyamato

    ～November 2, 2018
    Fare: 9,800yen for adults, 5,490yen for children

    November 3, 2018 ～ December 2, 2018
    Fare: 10,800yen for adults, 5,990yen for children

    Available period October 1, 2018～December 2, 2018
    Cancelled on Oct 3 and 10, 2018
    Departure location JR Kyoto Station
    Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Duration 7.5 hours
    Departure time 9:00AM
    Special Service Available discounts in Arashiyama
    ① Admission fee: Arashiyama Orgel Museum and other facilities
    ② Rickshaw and Yakatabune cruising
    ③ Foot bath
    ④ Meal, Shopping, Drink
    Meal Lunch in Arashiyama.
    * Fee NOT included.
    * When the romantic train is cancelled, this tour will also be cancelled.
    * The Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride might be cancelled due to reasons such as rising water levels. In this case, a part of the program will be subject to change.
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  • HW - Morning Kyoto

    HW - Must See in Kyoto

    With on-board multi-lingual audio guide system

    • glag Sanjusangendo Temple (40 min) to
    • glag Fushimi Inari Shrine (70 min.)

    * An English-speaking guide accompanies you when visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine.

    Fare: 2,950yen for adults, 1,680yen for children

    Available period (Dept. at 9:50) October 1, 2018
    Cancelled from Jan 1 - Jan 5, 2019

    (Dept. at 13:30) December 4, 2018
    Dec: 4, 11, 18, 25- 31
    Jan: 8,15,19,20,22,26,27,29
    Feb: 2,3,9,10,11,16,17,23,24
    Departure location JR Kyoto Station
    Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Duration 2.5 hours
    Departure time - 9:50AM
    - 1:30PM
    Equipped with the on-board audio guide system in English, Chinese (Mainland & Taiwan) and Korean. * The system may not be available due to maintenance.
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  • BF-Kyoto Highlights

    BF-Kyoto Highlights

    With on-board multi-lingual audio guide system

    • glag Tenryuji Temple/Arashiyama and Bamboo Grove - 140min (Visiting Tenryu-temple included)to
    • glag Kinkakuji Temple (40 min) to
    • glag Fushimi Inari Shrine (70 min)

    * An English-speaking guide accompanies you when visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine.

    Fare: 6,500yen for adults, 3,560yen for children

    Available period October 1, 2018～March 17, 2019
    Everyday except from Jan 1, - Jan 5, 2019
    Departure location JR Kyoto Station
    Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Duration 6 hours
    Departure time 10:00AM
    Meal Lunch in Arashiyama.
    * Fee NOT included.
    Equipped with the on-board audio guide system in English, Chinese (Mainland & Taiwan) and Korean. * The system may not be available due to maintenance.
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  • Kiyomizu Temple

    AW - Classic Kyoto

    With on-board multi-lingual audio guide system

    • glag Kinkakuji Temple (40 min.)to
    • glag Ginkakuji Temple (45 min.)to
    • glag Kiyomizu Temple (110 min.)

    * The roof of the main hall of Kiyomizudera Temple is under construction. However, the site is open to the public.

    Fare: 5,700yen for adults, 3,000yen for children

    Available period October 1, 2018～March 17, 2019
    Everyday
    Departure location JR Kyoto Station
    Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Duration 5 hours
    Departure time - 9:30AM
    - 10:30AM
    Meal Lunch near Kiyomizu Temple.
    * Fee NOT included.
    Equipped with the on-board audio guide system in English, Chinese (Mainland & Taiwan) and Korean. * The system may not be available due to maintenance.
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  • CW - Afternoon Kyoto

    CW - Historical Kyoto

    With on-board multi-lingual audio guide system

    • glag Nijojo Castle (60 min.)to
    • glag Ryoanji Temple (45 min.)

    Fare: 3,500yen for adults, 1,400yen for children

    Available period October 1, 2018～March 17, 2019
    Every Tuesday in December and January except from Dec 25 to Jan 5.
    Departure location JR Kyoto Station
    Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Duration 3 hours
    Departure time 1:30PM
    Equipped with the on-board audio guide system in English, Chinese (Mainland & Taiwan) and Korean. * The system may not be available due to maintenance.
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  • Samurai Kembu

    NW-"Samurai Kembu" Performance & Kyoto Cuisine

    5:10PM-6:25PM Samurai Kembu Theater (75min)

    Watch a performance of Kembu ( a traditional performing art that shows the samurai's spirit using a sword and a folding fan). After the performance guests can take souvenir pictures with the samurai.

    * The show lasts for 50 min and no seats are reserved. You may have to stand up during the show. * Some English explanations are provided during the show.
    • glag Okazaki Saryo (50min) to
    • glag Enjoy Kyoto Cuisine

    Fare: 9,000yen for adults, 6,620yen for children

    Available period Fridays and Saturdays from Fri, April 27 - Sat, September 29
    * Except for July 14 and 21, Wednesdays and Sundays from Wed, March 21 - Sun, September 30, 2018
    Departure location JR Kyoto Station
    Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Duration 3.5 hours
    Departure time 4:30PM
    Drop-off Points Sanjo Keihan, Shijo Kawaramachi, Kyoto Tokyu Hotel, Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto, Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande, and hotels in front of Kyoto Station. Please get off at Karasumaguchi Terminal.
    Special Gift Hand towel at Samurai Kembu Theater
    Meal Kyoto Cuisine Dinner at Okazaki Saryo
    * Arrival time; Sanjo Keihan at 7:25pm, Shijo Kawaramachi at 7:30pm. Join the tour before going out into Kyoto at night!
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  • NA-Japanese Handcraft Experience & Shirakawa Gozen Meal

    NA-Japanese Handcraft Experience & Shirakawa Gozen Meal

    5:25PM-6:45PM Experience of making Kyoto traditional handicraft.

    * March to June: Mixing aroma for fragrant sachets * July to September: Making Kyokoma
    • glag Kyoto Handicraft Center (80min) to
    • glag Shirakawa Gozen Meal (50min)

    Fare: 8,480yen for adults, 6,980yen for children

    Available period Wednesdays and Sundays from Wed, March 21 - Sun, September 30, 2018
    * Except for July 15 and 22
    Departure location JR Kyoto Station
    Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Duration 3.5 hours
    Departure time 5:00PM
    Drop-off Points Sanjo Keihan, Shijo Kawaramachi, Kyoto Tokyu Hotel, Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto, Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande, and hotels in front of Kyoto Station. Please get off at Karasumaguchi Terminal.
    Meal Shirakawa Gozen Dinner at Shirakawain
    * Arrival time; Sanjo Keihan at 7:55pm, Shijo Kawaramachi at 8:00pm. Join the tour before going out into Kyoto at night!
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Important points

  • Some tours are equipped with the multi-lingual audio guide in English, Chinese (Mainland and Taiwan) and Korean. * The system may not be available due to maintenance.
  • Itineraries and times are subject to change due to weather and traffic.
  • The tour guide can only speak in Japanese.
  • Online reservations only.
  • Call from Japan: 050-5805-0383, from overseas: +81 (50) 5805-0383.
  • Business Hours: 10AM-2PM; 3PM-7PM Japan Standard Time Everyday
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Kyoto SKY BUS

In the autumn of 2015 the Keihan and Myojo Bus Companies introduced an open top, double decker touring
service called the Kyoto Sky Bus. This Sky Bus tour of Kyoto provides an excellent introduction to Kyoto’s
major sites, and is also an enjoyable way to learn a little about Kyoto’s history and culture.

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Three advantages of Sky Bus

  • Point 1

    Point1.

    Opentop bus view

  • Point 2

    Point2.

    Easy sightseeing

  • Point 3

    Point3.

    Multilingual announcements * 1

Note: 1 The tour guide can only speak in Japanese.

Choose from various tours Itineraries for Experiencing Kyoto

  • Skybus-W2

    SKY BUS Kyoto Drive Around Tour (W2)

    On Board Sightseeing

    * Equipped with the on-board audio guide system in English, Chinese and Korean.

    Spots to Visit (in random order):

    • Nishi Honganji Temple
    • The Reisei Family Residence
    • Kamo Ohashi Bridge
    • The Great Torii Gate of Heian Jingu Shrine
    • Shorenin Temple
    • Yasaka Shrine
    • Sanjusangendo Temple
    • Nijojo Castle
    • Kyoto Gyoen
    • Lake Biwa Canal
    • The Sanmon gate of Chionin Temple
    • Kyoto Narional Museum
    • Kyoto Tower　etc
    Available period Everyday from March 19, 2018 - September 30, 2018
    Duration 1-1.5 h
    Departure location JR Kyoto Station
    Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Departure time 11:00AM
    1:00PM (in July & August)
    3:00PM
    5:00PM (July 21 - August 12)
    Special service In July and August, the tour will come with mineral water, a fan and a cold hand towel.
    Remark * Raincoats will be provided if it rains. The tour may be suspended or cancelled if the weather is deemed too hazardous to run a safe service.

    Fare: From 2,000 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for children

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  • Kiyomizu Temple

    SKY BUS Kyoto Bus Tour & Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple & Kiyomizu-dera Temple (WB)

    On Board Sightseeing

    * Equipped with the on-board audio guide system in English, Chinese and Korean.

    Spots to Visit (in random order):

    • Nishi Honganji Temple
    • Seimei Shrine
    • Nijojo Castle
    • Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

    Get off: Kinkakuji Temple (40min)

    • Daitokuji Temple
    • Kyoto Gyoen
    • Lake Biwa Canal
    • The Sanmon gate of Chionin Temple
    • Minam-za theater
    • The Reisei Family Residence
    • Kamo Ohashi Bridge
    • Shorenin Temple
    • Yasaka Shrine

    Get off: Free time at Kiyomizudera Temple (70min)

    * Entrance fee for Kiyomizu temple NOT included.
    • Kyoto Tower etc.
    Available period Everyday from March 19, 2018 - September 30, 2018
    Duration 4h
    Departure location JR Kyoto Station
    Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Departure time 10:00AM
    1:00PM (out of service in July & August)
    Special service In July and August, the tour will come with mineral water, a fan and a cold hand towel.
    Remark * Entrance fees that passengers visit during free time is NOT included.
    * Raincoats will be provided if it rains. The tour may be suspended or cancelled if the weather is deemed too hazardous to run a safe service.

    Fare: From 4,000 yen for adults, 2,100 yen for children

    Book Now

Important points

  • Some tours are equipped with the multi-lingual audio guide in English, Chinese (Mainland and Taiwan) and Korean. * The system may not be available due to maintenance.
  • Itineraries and times are subject to change due to weather and traffic.
  • The tour guide can only speak in Japanese.
  • Online reservations only.
  • Call from Japan: 050-5805-0383, from overseas: +81 (50) 5805-0383.
  • Business Hours: 10AM-2PM; 3PM-7PM Japan Standard Time Everyday.
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