Kyoto SKYBUS Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus
Choose from a variety of bus tours in Japan, and forget about having to worry about train schedules or expensive taxis. Save time, see the best sights in a convenient way and learn about Japan's history and culture.
- Navigate Kyoto and beyond with ease and avail of this Kyoto Skybus Hop-on Hop-Off pass with JR Kansai Area Pass
- Visit some of Kyoto’s top attractions and more with the help of your Kyoto Skybus Day Pass
- Equip yourself with the JR Kansai Area Pass and enjoy unlimited rides to JR trains and buses for 1 to 4 days
- Save yourself the hassle of lining up to long queues and just ride your preferred mode of transportation immediately!
Options
Kyoto SKYBUS 1-Day Pass
Kyoto SKYBUS 1-Day Pass : 1-Day JR Kansai Area Pass
What's included in Kyoto SKYBUS Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Jr Kyoto Isetan
How To Use:- You must present your mobile voucher to redeem a physical Kyoto SKYBUS Pass and JR Pass Kyoto SKYBUS Pass: You can use the original voucher to redeem your pass on any other date 30 days from your purchase date JR Kansai Area Pass: You can use the original voucher to redeem your pass on any other date 90 days from your purchase date The JR Pass is valid for 1-4 days starting on the date of your first ride Redemption Information:- Kyoto SKYBUS Ticket: You must present your e-ticket in exchange for the physical ticket from the bus attendant Location: JR Kyoto station, Karasuma exit Address: Shimogyo-ku Higashi-Shiokoji machi 909, Kyoto sightseeing bus terminal. For assistance, please refer to map How to get there: From the Kasasuma Exit of Kyoto Station on JR Line, there is a bus terminal on the left side. Walk for about a minute until you reach the location JR Kansai Area Pass: You may redeem your JR Kansai Area Pass at any of the following locations: Kyoto Station, Osaka Station, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Osaka Kansai International Airport, Nara Station, Sannomiya Station, Wakayama Station, Fukuchiyama Station, and Okayama Station Travelers without Biometric Passports Travelers whose passports do not have IC chips must redeem their passes manually at JR Pass ticket windows Present the mobile voucher along with your valid passport in exchange for your physical JR Pass Travelers with Biometric Passports Proceed to a JR Pass Ticket Office (Midori no Madoguchi) and look for a digital redemption machine Step 1: Prepare your e-MCO and your passport Step 2: Select your preferred language Step 3: Select “Receive Reserved Tickets” Step 4: Select "Exchange Order (E-Ticket) Step 5: Scan the QR code of your e-MCO Step 6: Select your departure date Step 7: Confirm your JR Pass eligibility and agree to the terms and conditions Step 8: Scan your passport Step 9: Select “Confirm” Kyoto SKYBUS Schedule: Operating hours: 9:00am-6:39pm, daily Frequency: Buses depart every 30 minutes JR Kansai Operating Hours: Operating hours varies from station to station Please refer to their official website for assistance
Inclusions
- JR Kansai Area Pass (adult) with unlimited rides within the specified area
- Japanese-speaking guide on board and pre-recorded audio commentary in 7 languages
- Kyoto SKYBUS Pass: unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off service for 24 hours - based on selected packages
- Other items not listed under the Inclusive Of section
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child ticket is not available for 1-day and 2-day JR Kansai Area Pass
- Child ticket for 3-day and 4-day JR Kansai Area Pass: Age 6-11
- Children aged 0-5 can board the JR Kansai railway and Kyoto SKYBUS for free. Each paying adult can bring up to 2 children aged 0-5 for free and must sit on their laps. If they require seats, please book child tickets on-site for them
- Additional children aged 0-5 (third, fourth, and so on) require child tickets. Please purchase child tickets on-site
- Bringing luggage is allowed but not recommended for this tour as the bus does not come with a luggage trunk
- Children and people with disabilities must be accompanied by an adult
- Pets are not allowed on board
- Name, country of residence, and passport number must be an exact match when inputting passport details. Special characters can’t be used
- Please specify your title: MR, MS, or CH (children) upon check out
- Japanese passport holders who have been residing outside of Japan for 10+ years are eligible to use a JR pass if they have 1) a valid Japanese passport and 2) a Copy of Overseas Residential Registration/Certificate of Overseas Residence from the embassy/legation of Japan in your foreign country of residence
- Visit the website more information about JR Pass eligibility
- Non-reserved seats on Kansai-Airport Express Haruka train
- Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and local trains on JR-West Conventional lines
- West JR Bus services within the area
- Please select a travel date. This is for reference only as the SKYBUS ticket is valid for 30 days from the date of purchase, and the JR Kansai Area Pass is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase
Meet
Meeting Point
Refer to the confirmation for meeting point details.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
How to Redeem Tickets !!!! You cannot enter the attraction directly with this TripAdvisor voucher. We will send you the e ticket by e mail 2 days before travel date You can present either a printed or a mobile voucher (2nd Voucher) for this activity to respective counter. If you not receive your final ticket 48 Hours before your travel date, please feel free to contact out hotline no. Kindly share your whatsapp no (if available) to send you the voucher.
