Japanese Overnight Buses



Bus tickets and seat allocation


The driver will collect or stamp your tickets and allocate seats when getting on, or when leaving the bus. Different styles of seat identification exist on various services.

Bus storage compartment


Cabin baggage is permitted on the bus, but large baggage should be placed in the storage compartment. A baggage deposit ticket is required to claim baggage.

A baggage deposit ticket Tickets has various designs.
Large baggage should be placed in the storage compartment.

Onboard information


While videos, audio and instruction cards are available these will normally be in Japanese only. It’s unlikely that drivers will be able to communicate in English.


The "Hakata" service arrives at Fukuoka's Tenjin Bus Center.

Terminal discount tickets

Some companies offer discount vouchers for breakfast and sauna bathing around terminals. Ask your booking agent or the driver.

In addition, the Hankyu Bus company offers a bed and break fast plan until noon at Hotel New Hankyu and Hotel New Hankyu Annex in Umeda, Osaka (is located just next to Hankyu Sanban-gai Bus Terminal) for ¥3000 per person in a single room (reservation is required in advance).

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