Kyoto 1-day pass

Can anyone please advise whether I can use the 1,200 "Kyoto Sightseeing One-day Free Pass" for the bus ride from Kyoto station to Ohara? If not, what about the "Traffica Kyoto Card" (1,000 prepaid card)? Thanks for any help!

No, the sightseeing card is not valid. The bus is operated by "Kyoto Bus", which is not covered by the sightseeing card. The card only covers "Kyoto City Bus".

The same is true for the Traffica Card.

The Surutto Kansai Card, however, can be used on the bus to Ohara.

Thanks, Uji. Is the card you're referring to listed on this Japanese website (sorry I can't read Japanese)?

http://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/page/0000032309.html

What happens when the balance on the card is not enough for a subway/bus ride? Do I top up the difference at the subway station/on the bus?

Is this the best card to get if I want to use it for subway and Kyoto bus to Ohara?

Thanks a lot for your help!

If the balance is not enough you pay a difference at the fare adjustment machine at the station, and right at the bus machine on the bus.

Thanks, John. Do you know if more than 1 person can share the same pass for subway and bus rides?

Each passenger requires their own.