Raku Bus 100, 101 and 102

[Judy Leung]

I would like to know the operating days and hours on Raku Bus 100, 101 and 102.?

Do they operate daily or only on weekends? How about the operating hours ?  

Do you have a weblink on their route ?  Where are their stops ?   Thank you very much!!

[Michael Lambe]

Hi Judy,

The Raku buses operate every day. Here's some general info on the Raku buses:
 

Raku Bus 100 departs from Kyoto Station every 10 minutes between 7:40 and 17:00. It follows the following route:

Kyoto Station – National Museum & Sanjusangendo Temple – Kiyomizudera Temple – Gion – Heian-jingu Shrine – Ginkakuji Temple

Raku Bus 101 departs from Kyoto Station every 15 minutes between 8:00 and 16.30. It follows the following route:

Kyoto Station – Nijo-jo Castle – Kitano Tenmangu Shrine – Kinkakuji Temple – Daitokuji Temple – Kitaoji Bus Terminal

Raku Bus 102 departs from the Ginkakuji-michi Bus Stop every 30 minutes between 8:04 and 16:34. It follows the following route:

Ginkakuji Temple – Kyoto Imperial Palace – Kitano Tenmangu Shrine – Kinkakuji Temple – Daitokuji Temple – Kitaoji Bus Terminal

And here's a handy PDF map of their routes: http://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/cmsfiles/contents/0000009/9141/2015_03_rakubus_B2_150311.pdf

Best wishes,

Michael
 

[Judy Leung]

Hi Michael,

 

Thank you very much for your reply !!

 

One more question,  can the Kyoto one day bus pass be used on Raku bus and on the subway ??

 

Thanks again,

Judy 

[Michael Lambe]

Hi there,

The Raku Bus is basically a Kyoto City Bus service that is targeted at tourists, so yes the One Day Bus Pass can be used for the Raku Bus. However the One Day Bus Pass does not cover the subway. For that you need a Sightseeing Pass which covers both buses and the subway. Please check the variety of passes available at the link:  http://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/koho/eng/access/transport.html#cvcrd

Best wishes,

Michael