Kyoto Sightseeing Bus

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

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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 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.

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  • 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

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

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

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

    Available period October 5, 2018 - November 9. 2018 ,Every Friday
    December 7, 2018 - March 15, 2019
    * Except for Jan 4, 2019
    Departure location JR Kyoto Station
    Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Duration 3.5 hours
    Departure time 5:20PM
    Meal Special Mukadeya Course
    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.
    * 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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  • SS - Sagano Romantic Train, Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Temple

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

    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
    Meal Time to buy lunch in Arashiyama.
    *Fee NOT included
    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
    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
    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
    1.Night view is subject to change due to weather and traffic conditions. 2.Equipped with the on-board audio guide system in English, Chinese and Korean.
    * The system may not be available due to maintenance.     3.Vegetarian or allergy friendly menu are not available 4.There is an extra fee for drinks, please pay upon ordering (cash only).
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  • HW - Morning Kyoto

    HW - Morning 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 - March 17, 2019
    Cancelled from Jan 1 - Jan 5, 2019
    (Dept. at 13:30) December 4, 2018 - February 24, 2019
    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
    1.An English-speaking guide accompanies you when visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine.
    2.Equipped with the on-board audio guide system in English, Chinese 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)

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

    Available period October 1, 2018 - March 17, 2019
    Departure location JR Kyoto Station
    Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Duration 6 hours
    Departure time 10:00AM
    Meal Time to buy lunch in Arashiyama.
    *Fee NOT included
    1.An English-speaking guide accompanies you when visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine.
    2.Equipped with the on-board audio guide system in English, Chinese 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 Time to buy lunch near Kiyomizudera.
    *Fee NOT included
    1.The roof of the main hall of Kiyomizudera Temple is under construction. However, the site is open to the public.
    2.Equipped with the on-board audio guide system in English, Chinese and Korean.
    * The system may not be available due to maintenance.
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  • CW - Afternoon Kyoto

    CW - Afternoon 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 and Korean. * The system may not be available due to maintenance.
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Important points

  • Some tours are equipped with the multi-lingual audio guide in English, Chinese 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):

    • Nishihonganji Temple
    • Nijo Castle
    • Reizei Family House
    • Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
    • Kamo-ohashi Bridge
    • Lake Biwa Canal
    • Heian Jingu Shrine
    • Shoren-in Temple
    • Chion-in Temple
    • Yasaka Shrine
    • Kyoto National Museum
    • Sanjusangendo Temple
    • Kyoto Tower
    Available period Everyday from October 1, 2018 ~ March 7, 2019
    Duration 1h
    Departure location JR Kyoto Station
    Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Departure time 11:00AM / 3:00PM
    *3:00PM dept will be out of service from 4th Jan - 28th Feb 2019
    Arrival time 12:00AM / 4:00PM
    Special service Free instant heat packs and hot tea will be given and blankets are available to borrow in winter.
    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
    • Nijojo Castle
    • Seimei Shrine
    • Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

    Get off: Kinkakuji Temple (40min)

    • Daitokuji Temple
    • The Reisei Family Residence
    • Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
    • Kamo Ohashi Bridge
    • Lake Biwa Canal
    • Heian Jingu Shrine
    • Shorenin Temple
    • Chionin Temple
    • Yasaka Shrine
    • Minamiza theater

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

    * Entrance fee for Kiyomizu temple NOT included.
    • Kyoto Tower etc.
    Available period Everyday from October 1, 2018 ~ March 7, 2019
    Duration 4h
    Departure location JR Kyoto Station
    Karasumaguchi Terminal
    Departure time 10:00AM / 1:00PM
    *10:00AM dept will be out of service from 4th Jan - 28th Feb 2019
    Arrival time 2:00PM / 5:00PM
    Special service Free instant heat packs and hot tea will be given and blanks are available to borrow in winter.
    Remark * The entracne fee of Kinkakuji Temple is included. In Kiyomizudera, 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 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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