Does the pass work for 24 hours?

Usable on the Day of Activation You can use this pass by the end of the day when you validate. You cannot use the next day.

How can I use Kyoto subway One day pass?

The date of usage will be imprinted on the back of the ticket when you use the ticket for the first time. Unused tickets will not have a date imprinted on the back of the ticket. If your first ride is on a Keihan Bus or West Japan JR Bus, please write the date of when you use the bus with a permanent marker in the "date of ride" column on the surface of the ticket.

What is the difference from Japan Rail Pass?

This pass is for Kyoto subways and buses. Japan rail pass is for JR lines (including Shinkansen lines). You cannot use JR lines in Kyoto with this pass.

Can I use this pass in JR line?

You cannot use this pass in JR line. If you want use JR line or Shinkansen, we recommend you would buy Japan Rail Pass or our West Japan Rail Pass.

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Imagine that you are taking the train with full blooming cherry blossoms.

Easy access to Kyoto with unlimited train, subway and bus pass!

Kyoto Bus & Subway 1-day Pass

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Unlimited travel

The Kyoto Bus & Subway 1-day Pass offers you unlimited travel around Kyoto city using the buses and subway system for one day.

Kyoto is the cultural heart of Japan, boasting 17 of the 25 UNESCO World Heritage sites found throughout the country. The Arashiyama bamboo forest, beautiful Japanese gardens, the famous Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari Taisha shrines and temples await you! Use the Kyoto Subway & Bus 1-Day Pass to easily travel between these must-see destinations.

Pass holders have unlimited use of the Kyoto Subway Lines, City Bus Line, Kyoto Bus (excluding certain lines), Keihan Bus (Yamashina & Daigo Area & others included *excluding certain routes) and West Japan JR Bus (excluding certain lines) for one day.

JR Trains are NOT included with this pass.

Why buy the Kyoto Bus & Subway 1 Day Pass?

Unlimited bus and subway access in Kyoto city
No wasting time in line to get a ticket for each train or bus you take
Use the pass to visit popular tourist attractions in Kyoto such as Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari Taisha
Receive discounts and other special offers at select facilities upon presentation of the ticket on the day of use

Delivery

We will send the physical ticket to your home address before you travel to Japan. (This product is NOT a voucher or e-voucher, so there is no need to exchange it before use).
Please place your order allowing sufficient time for delivery.

Terms of use

The pass validity is measured by date, not in hours. Once used for the first time, the date will be printed on the ticket and it can then be used until the end of that day. It cannot be used the following day.
Bus: In Kyoto, you should present your ticket when you get off the bus. Just insert your card into the machine next to the bus driver's seat.
Subway: Insert the pass into the ticket gate at each station as you enter and exit.

Eligibility

We do not sell the child pass. Please buy the adult pass for 6-11 year old children too, if required.
Children under 6 years of age can travel for free if accompanied by an adult pass holder.
One pass is required per person.
If you want to use this pass for multiple days, please purchase as many passes as required.