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Bus - Local Transport

 
Your field of activities in a tourist spot will expand by using the bus.
 
     
 
   
 

Local bus

The local bus provides transportation for the everday life of residents. Utilizing it by combining it with the railways will expand your field of activities.  
 
Tour bus
Useful tour bus that tours sightseeing spots operates in Kyoto, Kobe and Nara.  
       
     
 
How to ride the bus / In the case of Kyoto City Bus
 
 

You will find a box stand like this at a bus stop

 
 
 
 

The timetable is shown at the bus stop, indicating the route number and destination. Check the front route display on the bus before boarding.

 
 
 
 

The bus is boarded from the back door and alighted from the front door. The fare is paid on alighting the bus.

 
 
 
 

You will need to get a numbered ticket on boarding if the fares differ according to the distance traveled. If you have a card, insert your card through the card reading machine.

 
 
 
 

The "next bus stop" is indicated at the front of the bus. When the desired bus stop is indicated, push the "Alight" buzzer nearest to you by the seat or window frame. The buzzer will light up when pressed, indicating the driver to stop.

 
 
 
 

When alighting from the bus, check the fare referring to the worksheet and numbered ticket. In case of a flat rate, the fare is \220 per adult.

 
 
 
 

Coins, \1,000 noted and Surutto Kansai Card can be used. Insert the fare along with the numbered ticked in the fare box.

 
       

 
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