A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Kyoto's Public Transportation

🚇Kyoto's public transportation system consists of two subway lines and a comprehensive network of city buses.

💳The Echoca card is a must-have for transportation in Kyoto. It can be used for subways, buses, JR trains, private railways, and more.

🚍The bus and subway one-day pass offers unlimited rides on subways and most buses in the city, providing excellent value for money.

👉To use the Echoca card, simply touch it on the card reader when entering and exiting subways, and show it to the bus driver when boarding and disembarking.

🚦When using the bus and subway one-day pass, insert it into the ticket slot on subway gates and show it to the bus driver when boarding.

Where can I get the Echoca card and the bus and subway one-day pass?

—The Echoca card can be obtained at most J.R West and subway stations. The bus and subway one-day pass can be purchased at subway stations, tourist info centers, and commuter pass booths.

How much does the bus and subway one-day pass cost?

—The pass costs 1100 yen for adults and 550 yen for children.

Are there any restrictions or routes not covered by the bus and subway one-day pass?

—The pass generally covers most bus routes in the city, but there may be a few routes not covered. Look for an English note on the bus indicating that the pass cannot be used.

Can I still use my Echoca card if the pass doesn't cover a bus route?

—Yes, you can use your Echoca card to pay for the fare on buses that are not covered by the pass. Simply touch your card on the card reader when boarding and exiting the bus.

How long is the bus and subway one-day pass valid?

—The pass is valid until 12 o'clock midnight on the day of first use.

00:01Navigating the public transportation systems in a new city can be intimidating, especially in Kyoto.

01:15Kyoto has a relatively straightforward public transport system, consisting of two subway lines and a comprehensive network of city buses.

03:14The Echoca card is a must-have for transportation in Kyoto. It can be used for subways, buses, JR trains, private railways, and more.

05:32Consider getting the bus and subway one-day pass for unlimited rides on subways and most buses in the city.

08:30To use the Echoca card, simply touch it on the card reader when entering and exiting subways, and show it to the bus driver when boarding and disembarking.

10:41When using the bus and subway one-day pass, insert it into the ticket slot on subway gates and show it to the bus driver when boarding.