Kyoto Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour Ticket

Multilingual audio guide

Enjoy a GPS-synchronized audio guide that plays automatically as the bus approaches major sights. Complimentary earphones are provided on board.

• Available languages Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, German

Meeting point and directions

Board the bus at Kyoto Station, Karasuma Exit. Additional stop details, timetables, and route maps are available through the digital map.

Additional information

• Seats are not reserved and are available on a first-come basis.

• Real-time bus locations and vehicle types can be checked via the digital map.

• Large luggage and baby carriages may be stored in the bus trunk during the tour.

• Plastic bottles and drink containers with lids are permitted on board.

Important information

• There is no age restriction for participation.

• Children aged 5 and under may ride free of charge when seated on an adult’s lap.

• A child fare applies if a separate seat is required.

• Sky Hop Buses cannot accommodate standing passengers. If the bus is full, it will pass the stop. Please wait for the next bus.

• If purchasing tickets for a large group, please be aware that depending on the day's operations and seat availability, it may not be possible for everyone to board the same bus. We appreciate your understanding in advance.

• For congestion status, please refer to the digital map on the official website

• In rare cases of vehicle issues, a standard sightseeing bus may be used.

• Tours may be canceled due to severe weather or mechanical concerns.

• The bus interior is regularly disinfected, and hand sanitizer is available.

• Smoking, food, and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on board.

• There is no restroom available on the bus.

• Appropriate clothing is recommended due to the open-top design.

Booking and voucher information

• A maximum of 8 participants can be booked per reservation.

• A valid voucher must be presented on a smartphone or tablet to redeem the bus ticket.

• The voucher is valid for a limited period and must be exchanged at designated locations.

• Same-day cancellations must be requested through the reservation inquiry system and cannot be processed automatically.