- Adults: 1,100 yen · Children: 550 yen
- A day pass pays off from 5 city bus rides at yen 230 each
- Valid on all subway and sea bus lines
- Check the designated coverage area and excluded routes for private buses
What are the price and validity period?
The price is 1,100 yen for adults and 550 yen for children. It is sold year-round and is valid for 1 day of use.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Adult price | 1,100 yen |
| Child price | 550 yen |
| Validity period | 1 day of use |
| Sales period | Year-round |
The separate 1-day bus pass is no longer sold or accepted. The currently available option is the 1-day subway and bus pass.
How far can I ride?
All Kyoto Municipal Subway and Kyoto City Bus routes are covered. Kyoto Bus, Keihan Bus, and West Japan JR Bus can only be used within designated zones.
| Item | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Kyoto Municipal Subway | All sections of the Karasuma and Tozai Lines |
| Kyoto City Bus | All routes, including travel outside the flat-fare zone, and sightseeing express buses |
| Kyoto Bus | Area bounded by Ohara, Iwakura Muramatsu, Iwakura Jissoin, Ichihara, Daikakuji, Kiyotaki, and Kokedera |
| Keihan Bus | Designated areas on routes in the Yamashina and Daigo area and central Kyoto |
| West Japan JR Bus | Flat-fare zone from Kyoto Station to Toganoo |
If you continue beyond the valid area, a separate fare applies from the boundary stop. According to Kyoto Bus, this additional fare must be paid in cash and cannot be used together with an IC card.
Which routes are excluded?
Some private bus routes and limited-time routes are not eligible. Check both the route name and destination.
- Kyoto Bus Route 51 Hieizan Line: Kyoto Station to the summit of Mount Hiei
- Kyoto Bus Route 90: Hankyu Arashiyama Station to Nishiyama Takao
- Kyoto Bus Route 95: Ohara to Kurama
- Other seasonal and limited-period Kyoto Bus routes
- Keihan Bus Kyoto–Hieizan Line, Kyoto–Hieidaira Line, Kyoto–Matsuiyamate Line, and Kyoto–Katano Line
- Keihan Bus sightseeing buses, highway buses, and airport limousine buses
A separate fare is required when transferring from the subway to the Kintetsu Line or Keihan Otsu Line.
How many rides does it take to save money?
If you only take flat-fare city buses, paying separately costs more than a 1-day pass from the 5th ride. If you also use the subway, compare again based on the fare for each journey.
| Item | Amount | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 4 city bus rides | 230 yen each | Less than the 1-day pass price of 1,100 yen |
| 5 city bus rides | 230 yen each | More than 1,100 yen for a 1-day pass |
| Itinerary including subway travel | 220 yen to 360 yen | Fare comparison by section |
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Which is cheaper if you take the city bus 5 times a day?
- First city bus ride¥230
- Next city bus ride¥230
- Third city bus ride¥230
- Fourth city bus ride¥230
- Fifth city bus ride¥230
- Total when purchased separately¥1,150
- Subway and bus 1-day pass¥1,100
With this itinerary, You save ¥50.
Calculation basis: Based on 1 adult taking 5 trips in one day, only within the Sea Bass flat-fare zone.
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Where can I buy it?
Purchase it at information centers, pass sales offices, subway stations, SeaBus offices, and other locations. Quantities on buses are limited, so buying before boarding is recommended.
- City bus and subway information centers and commuter pass sales offices
- City bus offices and ticket counters at each subway station
- On city buses: Limited quantities may sell out
- Kyoto Bus Arashiyama and Takano offices
- Not sold on Kyoto Bus vehicles
You can buy digital coupons on KANSAI MaaS by credit card. However, the coupon itself cannot be used to ride; it must be exchanged for a ticket at the information center in front of Kyoto Station or the Kotochika Kyoto information center.
What should I do when using it for the first time?
The date is printed on the back of the ticket when you first use an automatic subway ticket gate. If your first ride is on a Keihan Bus, write the date in the usage-date field on the front with a permanent marker.
- Purchase your ticket from a subway station ticket machine or another sales point.
- The date is printed on the back when you first pass through a subway ticket gate.
- Insert your ticket into the automatic ticket gate when entering and exiting.
- If your first ride is on a Keihan Bus, write the date in the usage-date field on the front with a permanent marker.
Do not print the date in advance before boarding. If you purchased a digital coupon, be sure to exchange it for a physical ticket before use.