While we have not actually use this bus ourselves, we thought this information could be of interest to a number of our guests. This may be a good option to easily get to see a number of these Unesco sites. Read on! And be sure to let us know how it goes if you do use this bus!
Easy route, easy timetable, no need for transfers!
http://www.kyoto-lab.jp/mk_k_whtb/index_e.html
The World Heritage Tour Bus allows you the freedom to enjoy World Heritage sites and other important cultural spots at your own pace. Enjoy audio guidance while traveling between stops. Unlimited hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus.
Visit Kyoto’s cultural and UNESCO World Heritage listed spots.
Travel between spots in comfort – seating for every passenger!
Fare:
Fare one day: Adult 2,300 yen, Child 1,000
Fare two days: Adult 3,500 yen, Child 1,000
Bus operations: Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. (no operation between 12/26 and 1/4)
Tickets:
A. —Kyoto Station – Sightseeing Bus Center (Ticket office) see below
C.—Nijo Castle – Purchase on bus
F.—Kitanohakubaicho Station – Purchase on bus
I.—Kitaoji Station – Purchase on bus
K.—Demachiyanagi Station – Purchase on bus
Audio guides featuring Kyoto facts and history are available (option: in English, Chinese, Korean )
For foreign languages (English/Chinese/Korean), audio receiver rental is available at Kyoto Station
Fee: 1 day 500 yen. 2000 yen deposit (refunded upon return).
Reservation here
Information/Map and Timetable [PDF]
Time Table
World Heritage Sites