SKY HOPバス 京都の定番スポットを回る乗り降り自由の新スタイルバス ＜乗り降り自由／1日券・2日券／京都＞

SKY HOP Bus is a new style bus that allows you to hop on and off at Kyoto's must-see spots! <Hop on and off freely / 1-day ticket or 2-day ticket / Kyoto> / 【Second person free!】 Limited number of monitoring tour: 1-day ticket (24-hour ticket) The bus dec SKY HOPバス 京都の定番スポットを回る乗り降り自由の新スタイルバス！＜乗り降り自由／1日券 or 2日券／京都＞ / 【２人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー：1日券（24時間券） バスのデッキは最高でした

Reviewed by: ロウサン

We have visited Kyoto many times as a couple, but we were unaware of the existence of this hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus. We toured places like Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto Gyoen, and the grave of Murasaki Shikibu. Because of the current season, we were able to take our time and enjoy the sights. We also visited the smallest karesansui (dry landscape garden) in Japan, the Higashitakubo at Daitoku-ji Ryogen-in, which left us in awe with its beautiful stone garden in such a small space. The bus was equipped with hand sanitizer gel, ensuring proper infection control measures were in place. The deck of the Sky Hop Bus was wonderfully breezy during our travels, making it the best experience. I want to go again.

夫婦で何度も訪れている京都ですが、こんな乗り降り自由な観光バスの存在を知りませんでした。金閣寺、京都御苑、紫式部の墓など、見て周りました。今の時期だからこそ、ゆっくり見られました。日本一小さな枯山水、大徳寺-龍源院の東滴壺も見てきました。「こんな狭いところにこんな石庭が」と感動させられました。バス車中は手指消毒用アルコールジェルがあり感染対策はきちんとされていました。移動中のskyhopbusのデッキは風が心地よく最高でした。
また行きたいです。

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Poor

Reviewed by: Deborah Khourie

No welcome when we boarded. Little interaction from staff.
Seats very close together, Little knee room space.
Very sparse informative commentary, mostly music.

I have used hop on hop off buses around the world, including other cities in Japan, this one was disappointing.

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SKY HOPバス 京都の定番スポットを回る乗り降り自由の新スタイルバス ＜乗り降り自由／1日券・2日券／京都＞

It was cold, but it was fun! 寒かったけど、楽しかったなぁ

Reviewed by: トロトン

I used it for the first time! While I watched the city bus stop overflowing with people, I enjoyed a very comfortable bus journey here as it was quite empty. At the beginning, we were each given headphones, and when connected to the guide installed in our seats, information about our destinations was provided, which was great. Most of the passengers were foreigners, so in a way, I didn't have to worry about anything and could relax freely! However, I think it's better to dress warmly as you feel the wind directly during the cold season. I always rely on Veltra for great deals during my travels. Thank you for your continued support!

初めて利用しました！
市バスなどはバス停に人が溢れかえっており、大変だなあと横目で眺めながら、こちらはとても空いていて快適なバスの旅でした
始めに一人一人イヤホンを渡され、席に設置のガイドに繋ぐと、行く先々の情報が流れており、それもまた良かったです。
乗客はほとんど外国の方々でしたが、ある意味気を使わなくてよかったので、自由に過ごせました！！
ただ、寒い時期は風をもろに受けるので沢山着込んだ方が良いと思いました。
旅行ではいつもお得なベルトラさんにお世話なっています。
これからもよろしくお願いします

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Yoko was an excellent guide and the organization was perfect!

Reviewed by: Gladys

The content of the visits and the timing were ideal. This tour was very well organized and the comments and explanations of Yoko made it even more interesting.

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SKY HOPバス 京都の定番スポットを回る乗り降り自由の新スタイルバス ＜乗り降り自由／1日券・2日券／京都＞

The value does not match the price. 内容に金額が見合っていない

Reviewed by: かたつむり

This was my first trip to Kyoto. I wanted to visit famous tourist spots like Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari, so I booked this tour that included two of them in the route. It was great that Nijo Castle and Heian Shrine were also on the route, allowing me to visit those as well.

One of the deciding factors was that I would receive a bus ticket to Fushimi Inari, which is not on the route, but this turned out to be quite a challenge. First, the location of the bus stop was difficult for tourists to find. I asked the Sky Hop Bus staff where the bus stop was, and they gave me a vague answer, saying, "I think it's over there." It turned out to be completely wrong. Even when I went to the bus information center, they said they didn't know where it was (I mentioned that the ticket said 6A, but they told me, "There is no 6A"). Just when I thought I finally found it, I discovered that the bus only comes once an hour, and I had just missed it by five minutes. In the end, I had to return to Kyoto Station and take a train to Fushimi Inari. It's not useful to give a bus ticket to tourists who have no sense of direction for a bus that only locals use. I think more consideration is needed.

The Sky Hop Bus itself isn't bad, but considering it only goes around a relatively small area for 3,600 yen, I feel it's a bit expensive. While the double-decker bus allows for enjoying the scenery, it may be good for foreigners, but there’s hardly any reason for Japanese people to choose this bus.

初めての京都旅行でした。有名な観光地である金閣寺、清水寺、伏見稲荷には行きたいと思い、そのうちの２つがルートにあったこちらを予約させて頂きました。二条城と平安神宮もルートにあったのでついでに行けたのは良かったです。
ルートにはない伏見稲荷に行くバスチケットも貰えるとの事だったのでそれも決め手の１つだったのですが、これが大変でした。まずこのバスの停留所の場所が観光客にはわかりにくい。スカイホップバスのスタッフさんにバス停の場所を聞いたのですが、「多分あちらだと思います」と言う曖昧な回答。しかも全く違う場所でした。バスの総合案内所に行ってもわからないと言われる程でした(チケットに６Ａとありましたので、それを伝えましたが「６Ａなんてないですよ」と言われた)。やっとの思いで見つけたと思ったら、なんとそのバスが1時間に一回しか来ず、私が見つけた時は5分前に出発した後でした。結局京都駅に戻って電車に乗って伏見稲荷まで行くはめになりました。土地勘のない観光客に地元の人しか乗らないようなバスのチケットを渡されても使いようがありません。もう少し配慮が必要だと思います。
スカイホップバス自体は悪くはないですが、そんなに広くない範囲をくるっと周るだけで3600円という事を考えるとちょっと高いと感じます。
二階建てバスで景観を楽しめるので、外国人にはいいかもしれないですが、日本人がこのバスに選ぶ意味はほぼないですね。

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It's quite convenient when combined with train travel! 鉄道と組み合わせて利用すると結構便利です！

Reviewed by: Himesun

I had been using hop-on hop-off buses at tourist spots in Europe, so I was excited to see them finally available in Japan! I made a reservation right away. This time, it was a mini trip alongside a training session, and I was able to enjoy the city of Kyoto from a high vantage point while listening to the audio guide through my headphones. I also took a lot of snap photos, so it was definitely more worthwhile than just taking a regular bus.

I had decided on my points of interest in advance, so I was able to combine the bus and train and cover quite a bit of ground. However, it was a bit lonely since there were many foreign tourists using it. It's definitely convenient, so if you visit Kyoto, I highly recommend giving it a try!

ヨーロッパの観光地で以前から乗り降り自由バスを利用していたので日本にもついに登場したか～！って予約しちゃいました。
今回は研修のついでのミニトリップでしたが、イヤホンで観光ガイドも聴きながら京都の街を高い目線から眺められるし、ついでにスナップ写真もたくさん撮れましたよ～なので普通のバスでまわるより絶対お得です。
事前にポイントを決めておいたので、バスと鉄道を組み合わせて結構まわれました。
ただ、利用していたのは外国人が多かったのが少し寂しかったです。
絶対、便利ですので京都に行かれる際は是非利用してみてくださいね～

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A Great Option When Visiting Kyoto!

Reviewed by: Amy Lockwood

Thank you for providing this transportation option, especially for those who want to see the most of Kyoto in a short amount of time. The price was great as well. Your service provided maximum flexibility. We will recommend to those we hear are visiting Kyoto in the future. Arigatougozaimasu!

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Kyoto Day sightseeing tour

Reviewed by: Gargi Agarwala

Fantastic way to see the highlights of Kyoto. Our guide Hiro was so well organized, informative and sweet. Just the right amount of time at each sight and comfortable bus ride from place to place. Would highly recommend!

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MUST BOOK!

Reviewed by: Rawan Habib

My husband & I ENJOYED this trip so much. At first we were very nervous about purchasing this trip due to the fact that it had a special “review rebate” but it turned out to exceed our expectations.

This trip wouldn’t have been the same without June! He was an amazing tour guide. Being in a different country can be nervous but he explained the culture in a way that you will be able to understand! We got to visit all of the popular destinations here in Kyoto without worrying about calling a taxi, time or even admission costs. June took care of everything!

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Memorable tour

Reviewed by: Herry S

We spend 15 days in Japan and took many local tours from many different tour companies, this is by far the best we had.
Jun, our tour guide, a Japanese native with fluent english speaking, very punctual and organized and also gave us enough free time to explore our own. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about Japanese culture and very happy and proudly shared with us along the trip and on every location we visited.
For anyone looking for this tour, I suggest to travel lite, although there's enough time for everyone, we even have a couple with a toddler and stroller within our group at that time, we still manage to finish all location and have spare time. But without our punctual guide, we won't be able to see so many locations in a day.
Very well organized, I will definitely recommend this to everyone.

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Effective and efficient tour of Kyoto in 1 day!

Reviewed by: Rachel

I would recommend this tour if you are looking for an efficient and effective use of time to cover all the main attractions of Kyoto in 1 day. The attractions covered were all the must see attractions so there was no time wasted at visiting attractions that were less popular. Time spent at each location is also about right - not too long and not too short. It didn’t feel very rush and we still had time to grab some but and walk around on our own a little. The bus was also comfortable and we manage to catch a nap between the attractions that were further apart. The explanations provided by the guide could be abit more detailed (as we are history lovers), but the information provided is definitely enough if you are looking for just an overview and the gists. Overall, it was definitely a day and money well spent given that we managed to cover all the attractions we wanted to see in Kyoto in one day. It was our first time in Kyoto, so this tour really helped to save us a lot of time and trouble of having to figure our way out via public transport. We wouldn’t have been able to cover all the attractions without this tour. The guided tour also helped us enjoy each attraction efficiently such that we do not have to loiter around aimlessly.

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Good experience

Reviewed by: UHG

Very good experience overall. Professional bus driver who drove safely and kept to the strict timelines. Our guide Joon was very friendly and witty. Well done!
I would suggest that the lunch option should include seafood or halal options. After a full day of walking settling for pure vegetarian food was a bit of a let down. Otherwise, I strongly recommend this tour to visitors who have limited time in Kyoto. It takes you to all the major sites and provides you with a good orientation of the city.

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Fast, fun and informative

Reviewed by: Arezoo

This was a great list of places to visit as they are all the places that it would be harder to get to when on your own by public transport. The day was beautiful and our guide was very well informed. I would definitely recommend it. The only negative thing I have to say is that I wish we could have stayed longer at some of the locations but with so many to visit and most of the temples and shrines closing before 5 pm here in Kyoto, there was no choice but to move quickly.

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Absolutely perfect

Reviewed by: Mark

We had a great time on our tour. Lenny provided very insightful information with quite a bit of humor mixed in. The spots were all very interesting and unique and the whole experience exceeded my expectations. Well worth the time and price.

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Bucklist Worthy.

Reviewed by: Demmi

Due to limited time We booked this tour the day before. Due to the Booking time already closed on the website we had to co-ordinate our booking through VELTRA facebook messenger. The team were very fast to rely & with great communication we were able to secure 3 seats on the Tour.
The meeting location across from Kyoto Station was very easy to find & we waited for our Tour Guide. Jorge Introduced himself & lead us onto the bus for a very full day of sight seeing.
At Each Cultural sight we were given a full educational history & cultural commentary by Jorge & then our own time to explore, if time permitted a little shopping. My daughters & I always seemed to be rushing for the bus as so much to see & do at each location. Even though Jorge is not a native from Japan his knowledge & insight is fantastic. We found Jorge to be funny, calm & professional.
Our Tour was on Saturday & a public holiday in Japan, so some locations such
as the Bamboo Forrest & 1001 Tori gates were busy. Due to the crowds & a few mishaps during the day, & through no fault of our Tour guides, we ran behind
time. WE made our last stop The Golden Pavilion 10 mins before closing & as the sun was going down. Luckily I was able to get a few photos & walk around the Temple before the gates were closed. Our supplied lunch at the Bamboo Forest location was very unique & tasty.
I Recommend NOT DOING the TOUR on the weekend or Public Holiday if
possible. I would use Veltra Tours again & 100% highly recommend Jorge as a Tour Guide. Its a very full busy day & was very glad to be able to rest on the bus between locations.

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Relaxing! The best even when traveling alone! 気楽！一人旅でも最高！

Reviewed by: かっぴさん

It was my first time sightseeing alone, but thank you for the bus ride and for the guide providing information in both English and Japanese.

初めての一人での観光だったけど、バスにのって、バスのガイドも英語と日本語両方でしていただきありがとうございました。

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Classic Kyoto Half Day Tour to Kinkakuji, Gingakuji, & Kiyomizudera

Great Tour to see three of the most popular sights.

Reviewed by: David Seaton

Finding the starting point was easy as it was very easy to see at the train station. It was nice that there were translations available as one of us spoke English and the other spoke Chinese. Despite rainy weather the tour was great. The tour obviously runs on a schedule so lingering to meditate will not work. There was enough time to follow the trails and get a number of photos but be aware that there will be crowds as these are very popular tourist places. This is an easy way to see the temples and to avoid numerous train and subway changes.

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Kyoto Hop On Hop Off Bus Tickets (1day or 2days)

Money Well SPent

Reviewed by: Happy as Ever

I had a great experience. The Hop on Hop Off was a great way to get around the city to view the various points of interest. I will take the tour again when I visit Kyoto again...I will get a multi-day pass the next time.

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Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

Great Tour!

Reviewed by: Nuno Gomes

This was such an amazing trip! The tour group met right outside the train station in Kyoto and were very easy to find. It was well organized - we were split up into groups and had a designated bus and host throughout the day. Our tour guide, George, was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable and with great sense of humor! The sights that they had scheduled for us to see where nothing short of incredible. George made sure we made it on time to every destination and I'm glad because we saw it all! The scenery along with our guide made us appreciate the temples even more which gave us a deeper understanding of the city and culture beyond the beauty of it all! This was definitely a must do!!

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Beautiful Kyoto

Reviewed by: Hakima

Will do it again without hesitation. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun.

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Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

Great experience seeing top sights in Kyoto!

Reviewed by: MikeT

My wife and I wanted to see several top sights in Kyoto in one day, but without the feeling of “it is 10.30, here is the temple, you have 2 minutes to take a couple of pictures then off we go.” Veltra’s full-day Kyoto highlights tour provided more than adequate time to enter each site and absorb its character. We greatly benefitted from an excellent and good-humored tour leader who provided concise but insightful explanations of the site being visited and its historical context. We especially enjoyed Kiyomizudera, where one has the chance to drink from one of three “streams of wisdom” coming from the sacred spring; the Fushimi Inari shrine, with its amazing “tunnel” of ochre torii; and Kinkakuji as the setting sun reflected off its gold exterior. Signing up for the tour was easy; finding the meeting point was easy; and following along with the narrations was easy (though some pre-recorded narrations on the bus were garbled — the guide just jumped in to fill the gap). Taking the optional upgrade to have lunch provided was a fun and cost-effective move. We would not hesitate to tour again with Veltra — a well-run outfit providing great value for money.

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Highly recommended

Reviewed by: Meelad

Nice pleasant Tour , I Highly recommended If you’re short of time and want to enjoy Kyoto spirit

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Great!

Reviewed by: Ana

It was great! The guide seemed very knowledgeable, however she did not speak English and we felt that we missed some information. She did have some videos in English and signs. Overall the tour was good and would recommend it!

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Good tour, good food and excellent guide would recommend the tour.

Reviewed by: Dale

Ticked off all the major sights in one day in a nice, clean and easy to get to bus.

Guide George was great, managed us well and had a strong passion for Japan.

I liked the pace of the tour as it meant we could maximise our day.

In Kyoto for a short or long time I would recommend.

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Excellent guide, good paced tour

Reviewed by: Scott

Our guide George was excellent. Provided insightful knowledge of Japan and ran the group very well.

Nice clean bus, great weather and interesting sights. Would recommend.

I liked the pace of the tour, we spent the right amount of time at each sight making sure we made the most of the day.

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Kyoto Tour to Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji & Sanjusangendo

Bus tour = many sites in one day possible

Reviewed by: Mary V

Our visit to Kyoto was planned at the height of fall foliage season, on a national holiday, and a Saturday. That meant lots of traffic and big crowds. Kyoto is a beautiful city but the important sites are spread out. If you only have 1 or 2 days a tour is a must. This tour made it possible for us to go to sites that were remote from the Kyoto station, to enjoy a full hot pot lunch mid day, and get an overview of the history of each site as well as the city and region from the extremely engaging guide.

The tour is a really full day, wear good walking shoes (we got out 20,000 steps in) and pack snacks and water. When they say to be back at the bus at a certain time, they mean it! Several guests were left behind at one temple because they were late. The rules are the rules! It’s the only way you can see every place promised.

Our guide, Jorge, did an extremely good job weaving together practical advice for tourists in Japan, history of each location, interesting tips for enjoying our stay and many insights into Japanese culture. Plus, he was funny, which made waiting due to the holiday crowds far more bearable.

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Great way to see the main sights

Reviewed by: Douglas

Awesome tour for those who want to see the main sights and not have to fuss with arrangements and trying to find how to get to places. Highly recommended. The balance of sights was good with enough time to see what was needed and just enough insights from the guide to give one the needed overview.

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Good if you're short on time in Kyoto

Reviewed by: Melissa

If you add up the costs of all the entry tickets to the temples and gardens, plus a yummy lunch, the tour is okay for the cost. However we thought it was odd to have a tour guide but most of the talking was done by an automated voice over the bus speakers. Sitting near the back, we couldn't hear the voice clearly and it kept pausing and lagging. If the tour guide is knowledgable about the area, they should be able to deliver the information themselves.

We had an issue with the lunch as there weren't enough meals cooked, so we waited as they made more. Didnt get time to look in the shops surrounding the restaurant like the other participants did, but made up for it at the following stop.
Make sure you get back to the tour bus on time or they will leave you behind! But one of the staff went and retrieved the two lost guests and caught up with us later on in the tour.
There were lots of other tours at each of the stops, as to be expected it was crowded, but still some beautiful sights and great for souvenier shopping! If you only have a day in Kyoto, this is good to see it all.

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Late November was a great season for autumn leaves.

Reviewed by: JJさん

5 stops one day, busy but we could only spare 1 day for Kyoto, so this was just what I wanted.
Late November was a great season for autumn leaves.
Our tour guide Sami, was just as nice as the way we wanted. Not too much nor too less explanation about Kyoto. Just comfortable to listen to.
I had a very nice day in Kyoto with Sami.

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Awsome tour!

Reviewed by: Jean-Philippe

Our guide (Lanny) was very helpful to give us specific detail and great advice during the tour. We had the opportunity to see those beautiful temple and shrine with beautiful weather. All time were respected. Great experience overall, definitly recommend! Beautiful Kiyomizo dera temple, great neighborhood and an original japan style Starbucks:)
Golden temple at the end is awsome.

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