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Getting to Japan or traveling across Japan, should not be a cause of fear with the tourists because, you can avail of plenty of modes of transport here. Well, for the world outside, the super-fast shinkansen, or the bullet trains are the lifeline of transportation in Japan. However, as you travel across the country along its rugged terrain or the remote parts, you will be impressed by the system of bus transport in Japan. Your tour to Japan will be extensive and complete only when you combine the fast movement of your train trips with the leisure of bus transport. Highway buses Highway buses or Kosoku buses offer wonderful experiences on a long-distance tour. Your trip on a highway bus will be 20 to 50 percent cheaper than on a train. As far as accessibility is concerned, don't worry because these buses ply across all the prefectures and major cities. You can book your reservation in every major city having the bus companies, bus terminals and travel agents. Interestingly enough, these buses offering deluxe reclining seats, refreshments, blankets, telephone, television and toilet facilities, ply throughout the night so that you can reach your new destination early next morning without spending for the over-night accommodation. You can also opt for the Japan Railways Bus Service Local Buses Even for roaming around the major cities like Tokyo and Osaka, you can avail of local buses, which add to the transport network of trains and subways. You will be impressed to know that buses are used as lifeline of transport in smaller cities like Kyoto, the rural outskirts and in the national parks as well.
Facilities of Bus Transport in Japan
- In the buses traveling through the night, you will get cozy, flexible seats arranged in a row of three.
- In budget buses or standard buses, you will find four seats in a row
- You can avail of toilet and phone on the bus in most cases
- You will also find Double decker buses on some routes.
Types of Tickets in Bus Transport in Japan - For Round trip, a ticket costs 10 percent cheaper that buying two one way tickets
- Multiple tickets contain four to five tickets in a pack and are also cheaper than single tickets. How to avail of Bus Transport in Japan - While boarding the bus, collect ticket from a small machine.
- Notice the display above the driver, which denotes the next stop and the specific fares in Yen
- As your stop comes, you must press one of the buttons on the wall
- Keep the ticket and the fare in the box beside the driver.
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