Getting Around Kyoto: Buses and Rental Bicycles

There is a large bus terminal on the north side of Kyoto Station.

The one-day bus pass can be used on both Kyoto City and Kyoto Bus Company buses.

Heian Shrine is easy to get to by bus.

These passes cost a bit more than the bus-only versions, but give visitors more options.

The “Kyoto Highlights” tour is especially popular.

On some of the sightseeing tours you can ride the roofless, double-decker Sky Bus Kyoto.

The Senbon-dorii gates at Fushimiinari Shrine.

Kyoto Eco Trip is just a 2-minute walk from the West Hachijōguchi of Kyoto Station.

The relatively flat route from Kyoto Station to Kyoto Gyoen is an easy bicycle ride. Along the way you can view world heritage sites like Nishi Honganji and Nijō Castle and stop for refreshment at cafes along the Kamo River.