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    Tickets for Foreign Visitors

     
     

    KYOTO SIGHTSEEING PASS (1day)

    Keihan Railway



    Ticket Overview
    A railway pass exclusively for foreign tourists that can be used around Kyoto area, allowing you to go around places of interest such as Higashiyama, Uji, and Fushimi along the Keihan Railway Line.
    This pass can only be used by foreign tourists who entered Japan with the "short-term visitor" visa. (Passport must be presented at time of purchase)
     
    Available transportation
    Unlimited rides between Iwashimizu-hachimangu and Demachiyanagi Stations on Keihan Main Line, Keihan Uji Line, and Iwashimizu-hachimangu-sando-cable
     
    Price
    800 yen
    *Price when purchased overseas: 700yen
     
    Sales Period
    April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025
    (Valid for use until April 30, 2025)

    Usage Period
    Sightseeing pass valid for one day
     
    Purchase locations
    Kansai International Airport Terminal 1, Kansai Tourist Information Center Kyoto (KTIC Kyoto)
    Kansai Tourist Information Center Kyoto
    Travel agencies in Japan, Keihan Group hotels and etc. (Refer to websites for details)
     
    Benefits
    For details, please scan the QR printed on the front of the pass.

    Official HP

    Available for anyone

     
     

    Subway & Bus 1-day Pass

    Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau, Kyoto Bus, Keihan Bus, West Japan JR Bus


    Ticket Overview

    Unlimited rides all day on the subway, city bus, Kyoto Bus*, Keihan Bus*, and West Japan JR Bus* (*excluding some routes)

    Price
    1,100 yen per adult
    550 yen per child
     
    Sales Period
    All year round

    Usage Period
    Available for 1 day
     
    Purchase locations
    Kyoto City Bus, Subway Information Center, Commuter Pass Sales Offices, city bus sales offices, ticket windows at subway stations, inside city buses
     
    Benefits
    Includes preferential benefits at approximately 60 locations including shrines and tourist facilities in Kyoto City

    Official HP

    Kyoto City Subway 1-Day Pass

    Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau



    Ticket Overview
    Unlimited rides on all Kyoto City Subway for one day

    Price
    800 yen per adult
    400 yen per child
     
    Sales Period
    All year round

    Usage Period
    Valid for 1 day of use (Tickets purchased from subway vending machines are valid only on the day of purchase).
     
    Purchase locations
    Ticket windows at subway stations, subway station automatic ticket vending machines, Kyoto City Bus, Subway Information Center, commuter pass sales offices
     
    Benefits
    Includes preferential benefits at facilities in the city such as Nijo-jo Castle and Kyoto Railway Museum

    Official HP

    Kyoto City Subway and Randen One-day Pass

    Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau/Keifuku Railway (Randen)



    Ticket Overview
    Unlimited rides on all Kyoto City Subway lines and all Keifuku Railway (Randen) lines for one day

    Price
    1300 yen per adult
     
    Sales Period
    April 1, 2024 (Mon) - March 31, 2025 (Mon)

    Usage Period
    Any day of your choice until April 30, 2025
     
    Purchase locations
    Ticket windows at subway stations, Kyoto City Bus/Subway Information Centers (Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau, Kyoto Station, Kotochika Kyoto, Kitaoji Station, Karasuma Oike Station), Commuter Pass Sales Offices (Kitaoji, Shijo, Kyoto Station, Takeda, Sanjo Keihan, Rokujizo, Yamashina, Nijo stations), Keifuku Railway (Randen) stations (Shijo-Omiya, Arashiyama, Kitano-Hakubaicho, Katabiranotsuji)
     
    Benefits
    Admission to Toei Kyoto Studio Park at a special discount rate on the day of your visit

    Kyoto City Subway, Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau/Randen 1-day ticket (In Japanese Only)
    Kyoto City Subway/Randen 1-day ticket (In Japanese Only)

    Kyoto/Arashiyama 1-day pass

    Hankyu Railway/Keifuku Railway (Randen)/Kyoto Bus (Arashiyama/Sagano areas)



    Ticket Overview
    Unlimited rides on all Hankyu Railway/Keifuku Railway (Randen) lines/Kyoto Bus (Arashiyama/Sagano areas)

    Price
    [Hankyu version] 1,400 yen per adult
     
    Sales Period
    Released for a limited time in spring and fall. Please refer to the homepage for details

    Usage Period
    Same as sale period
     
    Purchase locations
    [Hankyu version]
    Hankyu Railway stations (excluding Tenjimbashisuji-rokuchome, Kobe Kosoku Line), Hankyu Tourist Center in Kyoto (Kawaramachi, Karasuma), main Randen stations
     
    Benefits
    Discounts available upon presentation of ticket

    Official HP (In Japanese Only)

    Keihan Railway KYOTO SIGHTSEEING PASS (1day)

    Keihan Railway

    Ticket Overview
    Unlimited rides between Iwashimizu-hachimangu and Demachiyanagi Stations on Keihan Main Line, Keihan Uji Line, and Iwashimizu-hachimangu-sando-cable.

    Price
    1,000 yen per adult (Same-day ticket)
    500 yen per child (Same-day ticket)
    *Special discounted ticket is also available for advance purchase online (Adults: 800 yen, Children: 100 yen).
     
    Sales Period
    April 1, 2024 (Mon) - March 31, 2025 (Mon)
     
    Usage Period

    Available for 1 day
    *For online sales, the pass can be used only on the day of exchange which was set at the time of reservation
     
    Purchase locations
    Iwashimizu-hachimangu, Chushojima, Tambabashi, Gion- shijo, Sanjo, Demachiyanagi, and Uji stations
    *Prior sales are available online (exchanged on the day of use at the above stations). Please refer to the link for details.
     
    Benefits
    Special benefits such as discounts at temples/shrines and other facilities along the Keihain Railway lines are included

    Official HP (In Japanese Only)

    Subway & Eiden: Kurama/Kibune day trip ticket

    Eizan Railway/Subway/Keihan Railway (partial)



    Ticket Overview
    [Unlimited rides on the following sections]
    Eizan Railway: All lines
    All Kyoto City Subway lines, Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau *Kyoto City Bus cannot be used
    Keihan Railway: Between Sanjo and Demachiyanagi
    Unlimited rides

    Price
    2,000 yen per adult
     
    Sales Period
    April 1, 2024 (Mon) - March 31, 2025 (Mon)
     
    Usage Period
    Any day of your choice during the sale period
     
    Purchase locations
    Kyoto City Bus/Subway Information Centers, Commuter Pass Sales Offices, "Kyo-Navi" Kyoto Tourist Information Center, Eizan Railway Demachiyanagi Station, Kansai Tourist Information Center Kyoto
     
    Benefits
    By presenting your ticket, you will receive discounts and other benefits at shrines, temples, and facilities along the Eizan Railway line

    Official HP (In Japanese Only)

    Eizan Railway 1-day ticket "Ee Kippu"

    Eizan Railway (Eiden)


    Ticket Overview

    Unlimited rides on all Eizan Railway lines for one day

    Price
    1,200 yen per adult
    600 yen per child
     
    Sales Period
    All year round
     
    Usage Period
    All year round
    [For ticket vending machine sales]
    Valid for only day of issue
    [For over-the-counter sales]
    Any day from the release date to the last day of the following month
     
    Purchase locations
    [Ticket vending machine sales]
    Demachiyanagi Station, Yase-Hieizanguchi Station, Kibuneguchi Station, Kurama Station
    *Only available during ticket vending machine operating hours.
    [Over-the-counter sales]
    Demachiyanagi Station, Shūgakuin Station Office, KTIC Kyoto (Kyoto Tower Building 3rd floor)
     
    Benefits
    By presenting your ticket, you can receive discounts and other benefits at shrines, temples, and facilities along the railway line

    Official HP (In Japanese Only)

    Kyoto Ichijoji Ramen ticket

    Eizan Railway (Eiden)


    Ticket Overview

    A set that includes a 1-day ticket for the Eizan Railway and a ramen ticket for one of the participating ramen stores in the Ichijoji area

    Price
    1,900 yen per adult
     
    Sales Period
    April 1, 2024 (Mon) - March 31, 2025 (Mon)
     
    Usage Period
    One day during the sales period
     
    Purchase locations
    Demachiyanagi Station, Kansai Tourist Information Center Kyoto (KTIC Kyoto)
     
    Benefits
    None

    Official HP (In Japanese Only)

    Kyoto Rakuhoku/Mori to Mizu (Forest and Water) ticket

    Eizan Train (Eiden)/Kyoto Bus


    Ticket Overview

    [Unlimited rides on the following sections]
    Eizan Railway: Unlimited rides on all lines
    Kyoto Bus: Unlimited rides north of Imadegawa-dori (excluding Kurama Onsen (Kurama Spa)/north of Kodeishi and Ginkakuji-michi (Ginkakuji Temple) to Hiei Sancho (Mt. Hiei))

    Price
     1,800 yen per adult
     
    •Sales Period
    All year round
     
    Usage Period
    Valid only on the day of purchase
     
    Purchase locations
    Kyoto Bus (Takano Office) Eizan Railway (Demachiyanagi Station, Shūgakuin Station Office, Kurama Station)
     
    Benefits
    None

    Official HP (In Japanese Only)

    Mt. Hiei free pass

    Eizan Railway (Eiden)/Eizan Cable/Eizan Ropeway/Mt. Hiei Shuttle Bus, Sakamoto Cable/Kojak Bus



    •Ticket Overview
    A ticket to cross the Eizan Railway (Eiden) between Demachiyanagi Station and Hieizan Sakamoto Station (reverse route is also available). Can also be used as a 1-day ticket for buses within the Mt. Hiei area.
    [Contents included in the ticket]
    Eizan Railway (Eiden): Unlimited rides between Demachiyanagi and Yase-Hieizanguchi
    Eizan Cable/Ropeway: Unlimited rides
    Mt. Hiei Shuttle Bus: Unlimited rides between Hiei Sancho (Mt. Hiei) and Yokawa
    Sakamoto Cable: Unlimited rides
    Kojak Bus: Unlimited rides between Cable Sakamoto Station and Hieizan Sakamoto Station
    Mt. Hiei-zan Enryaku-ji Temple pilgrimage ticket

    Price
    3,800 yen per adult
    1,800 yen per child
     
    Sales Period
    March 20, 2024 (Wed) - December 8, 2024 (Sun)
     
    Usage Period
    Any day of your choice from the release date to the last day of the following month (however, only until December 8, 2024 (Sun))
     
    Purchase locations
    Eizan Railway Demachiyanagi Station, Sakamoto Tourist Information Center (in front of Keihan Railway Sakamoto-hieizanguchi Station), KTIC Kyoto, Seven Ticket (date specified at time of purchase for Seven Ticket sales), LINE (digital ticket)
     
    Benefits
    Mt. Hiei-zan Enryaku-ji Temple Enryakuji Kaikan
    •10% discount on cafe fees
    •5% discount on shop and souvenir fees
    •Discount on admission fee to Garden Museum Hiei *Only during opening hours

    Official HP (In Japanese Only)

    Mt. Hiei-zan Enryaku-ji Temple pilgrimage Eizan Railway ticket

    Eizan Railway (Eiden), Eizan Cable, Eizan Ropeway, Mt. Hiei Shuttle Bus


    Ticket Overview

    [Contents included in the ticket]
    Eizan Railway (Eiden): Unlimited rides between Demachiyanagi and Yase-Hieizanguchi
    Eizan Cable Ropeway: Unlimited rides
    Mt. Hiei Shuttle Bus: Unlimited rides between Hiei Sancho (Mt. Hiei) and Yokawa
    Mt. Hiei-zan Enryaku-ji Temple pilgrimage ticket

    Price
    3,400 yen per adult
    1,600 yen per child
     
    Sales Period
    March 20, 2024 (Wed) - December 8, 2024 (Sun)
     
    Usage Period
    Any day of your choice from the release date to the last day of the following month (however, only until December 8, 2024 (Sun))
     
    Purchase locations
    Demachiyanagi Station, KTIC Kyoto
     
    Benefits
    Mt. Hiei-zan Enryaku-ji Temple Enryakuji Kaikan
    •10% discount on cafe fees
    •5% discount on shop and souvenir fees
    •Discount on admission fee to Garden Museum Hiei *Only during opening hours

    1-day bus ticket within Mt. Hiei

    Kyoto Bus, Kojak Bus, Keihan Bus


    Ticket Overview

    Unlimited rides on shuttle buses within Mt. Hiei (Hiei Sancho (Mt. Hiei) - Enryakuji Bus Center - Yokawa) operated by Kojak Bus, Keihan Bus and Kyoto Bus for one day within the area.

    Price
    1,000 yen per adult
    500 yen per child
     
    Sales Period
    March 20, 2024 (Wed) - December 8, 2024 (Sun)
     
    Usage Period
    1 day of use
     
    Purchase locations
    Enryakuji Bus Center kiosk, Cable Sakamoto Station, Eizan Railway Demachiyanagi Station, L'Hotel de Hiei, Kojak Bus shuttle buses
     
    Benefits
    Discounts for restaurants, cafes, shops, souvenirs, and Garden Museum Hiei at Mt. Hiei-zan Enryaku-ji Temple.

    Randen 1-day free ticket

    Keifuku Railway (Randen)

    Ticket Overview
    Unlimited rides on the Randen Arashiyama Line (Arashiyama Main Line/Kitano Line) for one day

    Price
    700 yen per adult
    350 yen per child (elementary school student)
     
    Sales Period
    All year round
     
    Usage Period
    1 day of use
     
    Purchase locations
    Ticket windows at Shijo-Omiya Station, Katabiranotsuji Station, Arashiyama Station, Kitano-Hakubaicho Station, and Sai Station
     
    Benefits
    Special benefits such as discounts at temples and other facilities are included

    Randen/Toei Kyoto Studio Park set ticket

    Keifuku Railway (Randen)

    Ticket Overview
    Unlimited rides on all Kyoto City Subway lines and all Keifuku Railway (Randen) lines for one day

    Price
    2,900 yen per adult
    2,000 yen per child (Junior high/high school student)
    1,450 yen per child (elementary school student)
     
    Sales Period
    All year round
     
    Usage Period
    1 day of use
     
    Purchase locations
    Shijo-Omiya, Arashiyama, Katabiranotsuji, Kitano-Hakubaicho
     
    Benefits

    Arashiyama/Takao Grutto Pass

    Keifuku Railway (Randen)/West Japan JR Bus



    •Ticket Overview
    Unlimited rides for one day on the West Japan JR Bus Takao Keihoku Line between Kyoto Station and Toganoo
    Unlimited rides on all Randen lines (Arashiyama Main Line and Kitano Line) for one day

    Price
    900 yen per adult
    450 yen per child
     
    Sales Period
    All year round
     
    Usage Period
    Valid only on the day of purchase
     
    Purchase locations
    Randen (Shijo-Omiya, Katabiranotsuji, Arashiyama, Kitano-Hakubaicho), West Japan JR Bus (Kyoto Bus Ticket Center), WEB (LINKTIVITY)
     
    Benefits

    Toei Kyoto Studio Park/Arashiyama/Sagano excursion ticket

    Kyoto Bus



    •Ticket Overview
    Set includes a 1-day pass for unlimited rides on the Kyoto Bus (Arashiyama route) and Toei Kyoto Studio Park admission ticket (one-time entry to Toei Kyoto Studio Park)
    *Please check the official website for holidays of Toei Kyoto Studio Park

    Price
    2,600 yen per adult
    1,700 yen per Junior high/high school student
    1,300 yen per Elementary school student
     
    Sales Period
    All year round
     
    Usage Period
    Valid only on the day of purchase
     
    Purchase locations
    Kyoto Bus Arashiyama Office, Kyoto Station Bus Ticket Center
     
    Benefits

    Arashiyama/Sagano free ticket

    Kyoto Bus



    •Ticket Overview
    All lines west of Arisugawa and west of Saga-Arashiyama Station (except between Toriimoto and Nishiyama Takao)

    Price
    400 yen per adult
     
    Sales Period
    All year round
     
    Usage Period
    1 day of use
     
    Purchase locations
    Hankyu Railway Arashiyama Station, Kyoto Bus Arashiyama Office
     
    Benefits
    Discount ticket with oil blotting paper included

    Shuzan free ticket

    West Japan JR Bus



    •Ticket Overview
    Unlimited rides between Kyoto Station and Shuzan

    Price
    1,850 yen per adult
    930 yen per child
     
    Sales Period
    All year round
     
    Usage Period
    Valid only on the day of purchase
     
    Purchase locations
    Kyoto Bus Ticket Center (about 1 minute walk from Kyoto Station Central Exit)
     
    Benefits
    Special benefits available at stores in the Shuzan area