Is Kyoto city bus covered by JR Pass?

The Japan Rail Pass is valid for West JR Bus company, which operates the Takao Keihoku Line. This line runs between Kyoto station and Shuzan.

Where do I activate JR Pass in Kyoto?

Once in front of the Central Gate head left to the to the JR Ticket Office. This area is marked by a green sign that simply displays ”tickets”. Enter and and walk all the way to the far right, here is a desk that is exclusively signposted for JR-Pass users.

Can you use JR Pass from Kyoto to Nara?

The JR Nara line takes 45 minutes by express train or 70 minutes if you catch a local train from Kyoto Station. It’s covered by the JR Pass but the price is 690 yen if you don’t have one. This is the best way to get from Kyoto to Nara if you have the Japan Rail Pass.

How much is the JR Pass from Tokyo to Kyoto?

The regular one way fare from Tokyo to Kyoto is 13,320 yen for a non-reserved seat or around 14,000 yen for a reserved seat. A 7-day Japan Rail Pass costs about the same as regular round trip tickets. The Japan Rail Pass is valid on Hikari and Kodama trains, but not on Nozomi trains.

How to get around Kyoto with Japan Rail Pass?

Table of Contents 1 JR Nara line 2 JR Sagano line 3 Kyoto Metro system 4 Other rail lines 5 Kyoto train and subway map 6 Buses in Kyoto 6.1 JR buses. 6.2 City buses 7 Taxis in Kyoto 8 Walking and biking

Where do I get a subway ticket in Kyoto?

Kyoto City Bus & Subway Information Center (Kyoto Station, Kotochika Kyoto, Kyo KOKO Welcome Center) Present the JR-WEST RAIL PASS valid on the day (including Kyoto area) at the ticket office. *The design may change. If unused, ticket refund is possible at the ticket office. A refund fee (200 yen) is required.

Can you use Japan Rail Pass on highway buses?

The Japan Rail Pass covers JR local buses. You will see the JR logo on the bus and bus stops. Sadly JR highway buses can no longer be used with the Japan Rail Pass. Before boarding a bus please ensure that you can see the JR logo on the bus and make sure that it is not a highway bus. JR local busses are available in following cities:

Are there any buses that go to Kyoto?

Buses in Kyoto. Kyoto’s extensive bus network operates daily from 6 AM to 10:30 PM. You will enter the local buses, by the back door and exit through the front, and payment on these city buses is made upon entering.