Originally Posted by
agp423
Thank you all for the help so far. I'll definitely need a pass for KIX-Kyoto-KIX. I feel like if I need to take more than 3 different buses I'll just call a cab. Since most tourist sights are relatively close to each other, cabs won't be too much. Are they hard to find?
Not sure if you misunderstood me, I meant take 3 rides to visit different areas, not to take 3 rides to visit 1 single location.
One example would be in the Northwest region where you might go to Daitokuji then to Kinkakuji finally to Ryoanji. This would constitute 3 bus rides. Am not sure what is your threshold for "too much" for a cab ride, but I do find cabs somewhat expensive in Japan in general.
Btw, there is also a subway+bus day pass which you can consider as well, however, the subway network is somewhat limited, so the bus is more value for money.