First Timer's Guide to Kyoto City Bus One-Day Pass

First Timer's Guide to Kyoto City Bus One-Day Pass

Kyoto City is one of the most touristy destinations in Japan. There are numerous tourist destinations scattered around this 827.8 square kilometer city that commuting sometimes becomes too costly and stressful particularly for travelers who are on a tight budget. As of 2018, the fixed rate for city buses is 230 yen for adults and 120 yen for children per ride. Now, imagine riding the bus 5 times a day or more... Luckily, there is something that can remove this concern from the equation.

First Timer's Guide to Kyoto City Bus One-Day Pass

The Kyoto City Bus One-Day Pass gives you that hassle-free and cost-efficient commuting experience during your visit. For just 600 yen for adults and 300 yen for children, tourists can get that unlimited bus ride for a day.

However, before availing of the Kyoto City Bus One-Day Pass, one should keep these in mind first...

This one's for daddy and mommy

This one's for Ella
  1. The pass can only be used for Kyoto City buses. You have to pay the fare if you're riding the Keihan or JR buses.
  2. The pass can only be used for Kyoto City buses that are within the fixed-rate area. Additional fees will be charged if one will be traveling to Ohara, Takao, Kifune, and Kurama areas. 
The Kyoto City Bus One-Day Pass can be availed in the following places:
  • Kyoto City Bus and Subway Information Center
  • Commuter Pass Sales Counter
  • Ticket vending machines
  • Some convenience stores
  • Kyoto City buses
  • Kyoto Station bus ticket vending machines
Kyoto City Bus Passenger Station

Keep in mind that you can only purchase one-day passcards for adults in ticket vending machines and convenience stores while there is a huge chance that the cards are sold out on buses.

How to Use the Kyoto City Bus One-Day Pass

You see here that the date is imprinted after first use. It will only be valid on that day.

  1. After purchasing, check the box at the bottom part of the backside of the card. There should be nothing written or imprinted on it. Also, make sure not to write anything there before using it. 
  2. Upon the first usage, insert the card in the ticket machine beside the driver before boarding down. Once you get your card back, you'd notice that the date will be imprinted in the box at the back of the card.
  3. On your next ride, just show the date at the back of the ticket to the driver before boarding down.
Overall, Kyoto City Bus One-Day Pass is something really worth purchasing if you are planning to ride the bus more than 3 times a day. It's better to purchase this than the unlimited bus and subway pass as there are only a few subway stations in Kyoto (not to mention this costs 1200 yen.) I could vouch and attest that the Kyoto City Bus One-Day Pass is worth every yen that I paid for. 

Comments

  1. This will come in hand for my next trip to it. Was never aware of this before! Damn, my trip to Japan could be so much easier haha. Outstanding post!

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  2. Thanks for sharing this passes guide. Do you collect them all? Would be nice for scrapbook.

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  3. i think this is something sri lankans need to do. sri lankan get there bus tickets for each bus and we spend crazy amount of money to use public transport. Sometime the bus conductors cheat by taking extra money. Sharing with the sri lankan communnity

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    1. I agree. Even here in Philippines. We need to buy tickets daily.

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  4. Thanks for sharing this informative post, am planning 2nd visit to Kyoto, gonna saved this post for my reference :D cheers, siennylovesdrawing

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  5. Never been to japan, so have no idea, how useful it is, but would come in handy, if i ever do. Thanks

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  6. I hope to visit Japan one day. This is helpful if I do

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  7. Great to know that the transportation system in Japan is great. We plan to visit soon.

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    1. I'm excited to view your blog article about that someday.

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  8. This is such a great post on showing how to get from Point A-B

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  9. Great post, very informative and detailed! I've always wanted to visit Japan but I've heard it's an expensive tourist country. Just curious, how much is one yen in dollars?

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  10. Nice article...good useful information for first time visitors ..
    Thank you

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  11. I've never been to Japan, but these are really good tips! Usually the transport (and accomodation) can be expensive. I always assess how much I'll use a certain transport, but it's never accurate anyways :D

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  12. I have a plan to visit Kyoto city, it's among he most famous tourost cities of Japan. The Kyoto city bus pass would be of great help. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Kyoto will be one of my favourite places on Earth forever. Good idea to use the bus to get around too. There are just so many sights to see in such a small city!

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  14. Nice..... Traveling will be less hassle with the useful travel info......

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  15. I have heard a lot about Kyoto city in Japan. Wish to visit someday. Such a detailed post, bookmarking this for future reference.

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  16. Kyoto City Bus One-Day Pass helps and important for fast and convenient commute. Great write up.

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  17. This really interesting to know the rules of other countries. Thanks for the information.

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  18. This pass looks to be very useful for people visiting Kyoto city. Appreciate the detailed post.

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    1. It should really help tourists go around without paying much.

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