Japanese Overnight Buses


Nishi Nippon Railroad (The Nishitetsu Group, including Nishitetsu Highway Bus operated routes)

The "Hakata" design

The "Hakata" or the color white design buses used on the Tokyo "Hakata" service, but after 2003, the used the same "Hakata" design, on all their overnight routes.

Nishitetsu operates the "Hakata" service between Tokyo Shinjuku and Fukuoka, the longest overnight service in Japan, taking about 14 hours.

This is the Nagoya "Zondag" service.

The Takamatsu "Sanuki Express Fukuoka" service was started from July 2007. This route is operated by its subsidiary, the *Nishitetsu Highway Bus. Note: Nishitetsu Highway Bus was established by Nishi Nippon Railroad in July 2000.

Their company slogan in English is displayed on the side of the bus.

The "Moon Light" design

The "Moon Light" design was commonly used on their coaches for most overnight operations, but after 2003, the used the same "Hakata" design, on many their routes.

This is the Osaka and Kyoto "Moon Light" service. And this route has been operating since 1983 and is a model of Japanese overnight buses today.