The Sky Hop Bus is a route bus that tours Kyoto’s major sightseeing spots.There are two routes: the “West Line” running westward and the “East Line” running eastward, with approximately 20 buses operating daily.For first-time visitors to Kyoto, this bus is extremely convenient for touring major attractions like Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nishiki Market, Ginkaku-ji Temple, Gion, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.This bus service offers both covered and open-top buses. On sunny days, sitting on the second floor of an open-top bus provides a comfortable and wonderful experience.Check the Sky Hop Bus website for the operating schedule and the tourist spots it visits.Tickets can be purchased online, at ticket counters, or on the bus itself.
Sky Hop Bus Kyoto
https://skyhopbus.com/kyoto/
Red Line （West Line）
The Red Line circulates around the western part of Kyoto’s city center. The route is: Kyoto Station → Nishi Hongan-ji Temple → Nijo-jo Castle → Kitano Tenmangu Shrine → Kinkaku-ji Temple → Daitoku-ji Temple → Kyoto Imperial Palace → Nishiki Ichiba Market → Kyoto Station. Bus stops are often located some distance from tourist sites, so it’s best to ask the bus staff for directions to your destination when you get off.
The “Nishiki Ichiba Market” bus stop (W8) is shared with city buses. A small Sky Hop Bus sticker is affixed to the bus stop.
Blue Line (East Line)
The Blue Line circulates around the eastern part of Kyoto’s city center. The route is: Kyoto Station → Karasuma Gojo → Nishiki Ichiba Market → City Hall → Ginkaku-ji Temple → Heian Jingu Shrine → Gion → Kiyomizu-dera Temple → National Museum → Kyoto Station. Bus stops are often located away from tourist attractions, so it’s best to ask the bus staff for directions to your destination when you get off.
The “Nishiki Ichiba Market” bus stop (E3) is shared with city buses. A small Sky Hop Bus sticker is affixed to the bus stop.
Please be careful !
When riding the Sky Hop Bus, please be aware of the following points.
1. First, all passengers are required to remain seated while the bus is in motion. Therefore, the bus cannot accommodate more passengers than the number of seats available. Because of this,you may not be able to board even if the bus arrives, if it is full.
2. If you board an open-top bus, you may encounter rainy days or intense summer sunlight. Unfortunately, due to rules, you cannot use umbrellas or sunshades while the bus is moving. Even if you encounter heavy rain, umbrellas are not permitted (ponchos are distributed by staff on rainy days).
3. Traffic congestion frequently occurs within Kyoto City. This may cause you to miss your connecting bus.
4. Not all operating buses are open-top buses (air-conditioned, covered buses are appreciated during heavy rain or intense summer heat).
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