Kyoto Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Overview
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Discover the magic of Kyoto with the SKY HOP BUS KYOTO, the ultimate Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing experience! Explore this historic city at your own pace as you ride our comfortable open-top double-decker bus, offering stunning panoramic views of Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks. With convenient stops near world-famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama, and Gion, you can effortlessly hop on and off to immerse yourself in Kyoto’s rich culture, breathtaking temples, and charming streets. Enjoy multilingual audio commentary, providing fascinating insights into the city's history and traditions, and stay connected with onboard WIFI. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning traveler, SKY HOP BUS KYOTO is the easiest, most flexible, and most scenic way to explore Kyoto. Book your ticket now and experience the beauty of Japan’s ancient capital in a whole new way!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All seats on the bus are unreserved
Where you can get on and off as many times as you like at all Sky Hop Bus stops within the ticket validity period.
Children under the age of five can ride for free when sitting on the lap of their parents or guardians.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Two Days Pass (if selected)
One Day Pass
Earphones
Multilingual audio guide
Poncho (in the case of rain)
Personal Expenses
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour
Operating Schedule:First bus: 9:15am from Kyoto station Last bus: 7:20pm from Kyoto station Frequency: Every 50 mins Popular stops: Keihan Bus Kyoto Regular Tour Bus Information Center (Karasuma Exit), Heian-ji Temple, Kyoto City Hall, Ginkakuji Temple Parking Lot
Akioji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 600-8410
Takanna-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Address Oike Daitocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 604-0942
Address 62 Ishibashi-cho, Jodoji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Address 97-2 Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Address 310, Kitagawa, Gion-machi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Address 4-182-2 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Address 644-2 Sanjusangendomawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Duration:1 hour 8 minutes
Operating Schedule:First bus: 9:25 am from Kyoto Station Last bus: 7:45 pm from Kyoto Station Frequency: Every 50 mins Popular stops: Kyoto Station,Nijo Castle, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Ryoan-ji Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Higashishiokoji cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Shimogyo-ku, 580, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Nijojo-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Address 838 Kamiyagawa-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Options
One Day Pass
Two Days Pass
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
My first disappointing Viator experience.
maryjacoski,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
2.00I have never had a bad experience with Viator, having utilized them for years, until now. We spent a lot of money on these tickets, and the experience was terrible. I feel guilty leaving only one star as I know Viator only subcontracted this tour, but this really is only a one star review, as I would never do this tour again nor would I ever recommend it. I contacted the tour operator the day prior to the tour, through the app which was very easy as is typical Viator, requesting a schedule. They did respond quickly, sending me a copy of the schedule, and we planned out our day. Only to find when we actually went to the first stop, that they sent the wrong schedule. It had been totally revamped, both bus lines were completely different. Also, the stops were at a minimum 1 km from every site. They also were not very forthcoming in terms of where to go to see the sites. It ended up being a bit of a frustrating day, which really was due to the fact that we spent so much time trying to figure out a new schedule, as well as trying to find the sites that were supposedly on or near the stops. Viator, I would recommend you look for an alternative organization to work with for a hop-on hop-off service. It is definitely not up to your usual high standards and experiences.
Kyoto tour.
Constance F,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00A little hard to find where to get the bus at the terminal, it is a very large place but otherwise a great tour. I would suggest to have water for people on the bus as it was extremely hot out. Wonderful East side tour sitting on top in the air conditioning!
Nice way to check out Kyoto! (BUT) 😅
Vagish D,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is an easy way to look around Kyoto. But the buses come every 50 minutes and so there is only so much you can plan. However they are courteous and very helpful. Our business for Blue line was running late with risk of missing connection but we made it!
Recommend hop on hop off but shop around
Jane M,
Apr 13, 2025
- Viator
3.00The Hop on hop off is very good but Viator Viator is significantly more expensive than other operators
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