Day Pass Tickets
If you are planning on traveling around Kyoto to the fullest during your trip, we recommend you purchase convenient and money-saving day passes. Because these tickets are sold by various companies that control different sections of the Kyoto train, subway, and bus network there is unfortunately no “universal pass” that covers everything, but using the following information you can choose the pass that best suits your needs.
SUBWAY, BUS ONE-DAY PASS
This pass can be used on all Kyoto Subway lines and City Bus lines, as well as on Kyoto Bus (with some exceptions) and Keihan Bus (with some exceptions). It gives you an unlimited number of rides on these networks for one day and may be the best choice if you are planning to spend most of your time in Kyoto City proper. You can also get special offers at some tourist spots if you present this ticket on the day of use.
Ticket Types
Adults: ¥1,100, children (6 to 11 years old): ¥550
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(Prices as of April 1st, 2024. Ticket designs are subject to change.)
How to Use
On the bus: Insert your pass into the card slot of the machine located next to the driver before exiting the bus on your first ride. The date will be printed on the back of the card, so you can just show the date on your pass to the driver when exiting the bus for all rides after that until your pass expires.
On the subway: Insert your pass into the turnstile slot and proceed through the gate, but don’t forget to take your card after you pass through. The date will be printed on the back of the card when you go through the ticket gate for the first time. When you arrive at your destination, insert the pass into the turnstile slot to exit, once again taking care not to leave the pass behind.
Where to Buy
You can buy the subway and bus pass at any subway station in Kyoto, at commuter pass sales booths, at the Kyoto City Bus and Subway Information Centers, or at the Kyoto City Bus Management Center. For more details, please visit the official website.
SUBWAY ONE-DAY PASS
This pass only covers the subway and can be used for unlimited rides on all Kyoto Subway lines for the duration of one day. You can also get special offers at some tourist spots if you present this ticket on the day of use.
Ticket Types
Adults: ¥800, children (6 to 11 years old): ¥400
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(Prices as of April 1st, 2024. Ticket designs are subject to change.)
How to Use
Insert your pass into the turnstile slot and proceed through the gate, but don’t forget to take your card after you pass through. The date will be printed on the back of the card when you go through the ticket gate for the first time. When you arrive at your destination, insert the pass into the turnstile slot to exit, once again taking care not to leave the pass behind.
Where to Buy
You can buy the subway one-day pass at ticket windows or ticket machines at any subway station in Kyoto, at commuter pass sales booths, and at the Kyoto City Bus & Subway Information Center. For more details, please visit the official website.
HANKYU HANSHIN ONE-DAY PASS
The Hankyu Hanshin One-Day Pass gives you unlimited access to all Hankyu, Hanshin, and Kobe Kōsoku train lines, which includes lines that connect to the cities of Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe. If you want to explore all of these cities in a short space of time, this pass is a good choice.
One-day pass: ¥1,600 (no children’s fare available)
Where to Buy
You can buy the Hankyu Hanshin One-Day Pass at airports or at Hankyu Tourist Centers and respective railway stations. The complete list of locations can be found at the Enjoy! OSAKA KYOTO KOBE website.
If you have any inquiries, please contact one of the Hankyu Tourist Centers.
CONTACT
| Kansai Tourist Information Center | |
| Location: | Kansai International Airport Terminal 1 Building 1F |
| WEB: | http://www.tourist-information-center.jp/kansai/en/kix/ (English/Chinese/Korean) |
Hankyu Tourist Center, OSAKA-UMEDA |
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| Location: | Hankyu Osaka-Umeda Station |
| WEB: | https://enjoy-osaka-kyoto-kobe.com/article/hankyu-tourist-centerosaka-umeda/ (English/Chinese/Korean) |
HANKYU Tourist Information Center, KYOTO-KAWARAMACHI |
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| Location: | Hankyu Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station |
| WEB: | https://enjoy-osaka-kyoto-kobe.com/article/hankyu-tourist-information-center-kyoto-kawaramachi/ (English/Chinese/Korean) |
HANKYU Tourist Information Center, KYOTO-KARASUMA |
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| Location: | Hankyu Karasuma Station |
| WEB: | https://enjoy-osaka-kyoto-kobe.com/article/hankyu-tourist-information-center-kyoto・karasuma/ (English/Chinese/Korean) |
KANSAI THRU PASS
The Kansai Thru Pass gives unlimited access to most non-JR railway, subway, and bus networks in the Kansai area, making it very convenient for those who want to explore the entire Kansai region: Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, and Wakayama. It is essentially the opposite of the Japan Rail Pass, and is also only available to foreign tourists visiting Japan for sightseeing with “temporary visitor” status. The Kansai Thru Pass comes as a two-day or three-day type and can be used on non-consecutive days within its period of validity. When you purchase this pass, you will receive a free area map showing where the pass can be used and a set of coupons. Holders of the Kansai Thru Pass are also eligible for special promotions at many tourist sites.
Ticket Types
| Two-day Pass: Adults: ¥4,480, Children (6 to 12 years old): ¥2,240 |
Three-day Pass: Adults: ¥5,600, Children (6 to 12 years old): ¥2,800 |
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(Prices as of April 1st, 2024. Ticket designs are subject to change.)
Where to Buy
The Kansai Thru Pass can be purchased at a travel agency before your visit, or after you arrive in Japan at the Tourist Information Center at Kansai International Airport or the Kyoto Station Bus Information Center. (For other locations, please visit the official website.) You will have to present your passport and fill out an application form at the time of purchase.
CONTACT
Kyoto Station Bus Information Center
| TEL: | 075-371-4474 |
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7:30 – 19:30 |
| WEB: |
http://www.surutto.com/tickets/kansai_thru_english.html (English/Chinese/Korean/Thai) |