Kyoto Sky Hop City Tour Bus

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Sky Hop City Tour Bus

The easiest and fastest way to explore Kyoto! Hop on the Sky Hop City Tour Bus. This double-decker bus takes you to Kyoto's famous spots like Nijo Castle, Tenmangu Shrine, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Heian Shrine with ease.

The bus features a multilingual audio guide system for an informative and enjoyable tour. Plus, the freedom to hop on and off makes it perfect for those who want to explore at their own pace. You can also transfer between the three routes, so check the bus schedule and routes to customize your trip!

* You can check the real-time bus location and route here.

Introducing the Kyoto Sky Hop Bus Lines

The Kyoto Sky Hop Bus has a total of 3 lines. You can choose the line you want to ride, and you can also transfer between lines.

1. Red Line :
Kyoto Station / Nishi Honganji Temple / Karasuma-Gojo Nishiki Market / Nijo Castle / Kitano Tenmangu Shrine / Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) / Daitoku-ji Temple / Kyoto Imperial Palace / Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) / Heian Jingu Shrine / Gion / Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Sanjusangen-do Hall Kyoto National Museum

2. Green Line :
Kyoto Station / Nishi Honganji Temple / Nijo Castle / Kitano Tenmangu Shrine / Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) / Daitoku-ji Temple / Kyoto Imperial Palace / Karasuma-Gojo Nishiki Market

3. Purple Line :
Kyoto Station / Karasuma-Gojo Nishiki Market / Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) / Heian Jingu Shrine / Gion / Kiyomizu-dera Temple / Sanjusangen-do Hall Kyoto National Museum

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Bus Timetable by Line

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Recommended for these people

We recommend taking the Kyoto Sky Hop City Tour Bus on the first day of your trip. By taking it on the first day, you can get a sense of most of Kyoto's geography, which is great for planning your itinerary later.

It is also recommended for travel beginners or those with a spontaneous travel style, as the bus will take you to hot spots!