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日本語 Sky Hop Bus: "Get on and off as you like! A sightseeing pass to visit Kyoto's major tourist spots"
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
★Free hop-on and hop-off!
This bus route takes you around the main tourist spots in central Kyoto, and you can get on and off at any bus stop. If you're short on time, we recommend using the Green Course or Purple Course and making your own arrangements.
★An experience that's different from usual!
You may be able to discover new charms of Kyoto city that you could not see on a walk around the city from the double-decker open-top bus. We also provide audio guided sightseeing information on the bus. You will not have to worry about missing out on any famous sights as we provide tourist information based on the guide's knowledge.
★Sit down and be efficient!
Accessing Kyoto's sightseeing spots is a pain because of the time it takes to get around on your own, and it's a bit of a hassle if you don't take a taxi. There are bus stops at the Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit and at Shijo Karasuma, where there are many accommodations, so it's very convenient for sightseeing in Kyoto! You will also be seated on the bus, so you can travel comfortably!
This bus route takes you around the main tourist spots in central Kyoto, and you can get on and off at any bus stop. If you're short on time, we recommend using the Green Course or Purple Course and making your own arrangements.
★An experience that's different from usual!
You may be able to discover new charms of Kyoto city that you could not see on a walk around the city from the double-decker open-top bus. We also provide audio guided sightseeing information on the bus. You will not have to worry about missing out on any famous sights as we provide tourist information based on the guide's knowledge.
★Sit down and be efficient!
Accessing Kyoto's sightseeing spots is a pain because of the time it takes to get around on your own, and it's a bit of a hassle if you don't take a taxi. There are bus stops at the Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit and at Shijo Karasuma, where there are many accommodations, so it's very convenient for sightseeing in Kyoto! You will also be seated on the bus, so you can travel comfortably!
【About us】
This bus ticket allows you to get on and off as many times as you like on a red double-decker open-top bus at bus stops near major tourist sites in the center of Kyoto city.
There are currently 14 bus stops, and the Sky Hop Bus operates along a set route approximately every 40 minutes.
As the nickname "Hop" suggests, the ease and speed with which you can hop on and travel around tourist spots (via bus stops) can be easily expressed, and you can easily board and disembark anywhere within the validity period.
Please note that the buses are seated so you can travel comfortably, but if the bus is full you may not be able to board the bus you want. Also, in rainy weather or for other reasons, we may operate a regular bus with a roof.
[Course]
Starting from the Karasuma Exit of Kyoto Station, the tour travels around famous places and tourist sites where you can fully experience the charm of the ancient capital, such as Nishiki Market, also known as "Kyoto's Kitchen," Nijo Castle, a World Heritage Site, Kinkakuji Temple, famous for its shining golden Shariden Hall, Ginkakuji Temple, representative of the "wabi-sabi" Higashiyama culture, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, also known as the "Kiyomizu Stage."
Especially near Heian Shrine, the Sky Hop Bus passes under the famous Otorii gate, so you can enjoy its size from directly below. You may be able to discover new charms of Kyoto city that you couldn't see on a walking tour from the height of the double-decker bus.
This bus ticket allows you to get on and off as many times as you like on a red double-decker open-top bus at bus stops near major tourist sites in the center of Kyoto city.
There are currently 14 bus stops, and the Sky Hop Bus operates along a set route approximately every 40 minutes.
As the nickname "Hop" suggests, the ease and speed with which you can hop on and travel around tourist spots (via bus stops) can be easily expressed, and you can easily board and disembark anywhere within the validity period.
Please note that the buses are seated so you can travel comfortably, but if the bus is full you may not be able to board the bus you want. Also, in rainy weather or for other reasons, we may operate a regular bus with a roof.
[Course]
Starting from the Karasuma Exit of Kyoto Station, the tour travels around famous places and tourist sites where you can fully experience the charm of the ancient capital, such as Nishiki Market, also known as "Kyoto's Kitchen," Nijo Castle, a World Heritage Site, Kinkakuji Temple, famous for its shining golden Shariden Hall, Ginkakuji Temple, representative of the "wabi-sabi" Higashiyama culture, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, also known as the "Kiyomizu Stage."
Especially near Heian Shrine, the Sky Hop Bus passes under the famous Otorii gate, so you can enjoy its size from directly below. You may be able to discover new charms of Kyoto city that you couldn't see on a walking tour from the height of the double-decker bus.
Contact information for business inquiries
- name
- JTB Corporation Kyoto Branch
- telephone number
- 075-365-7730
- Reception time
- 9:30～17:30
- Regular holiday
- Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, New Year's holidays
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