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Osaka is the third largest country of Japan. This industrial centre and port attract foreign tourists in droves. Tourists and visitors can avail of major modes of transport to explore the city. Apart from train, ferry and taxi services Osaka Bus service deserves special mention for touring the city. Bus stops are usually located near railway and subway stations. It is recommended to check the time-table before boarding a bus. Money is deposited in a box kept beside the driver. In cases if you are not aware of the bus stop you are to get off at always ask for the driver's assistance. Features of Osaka Bus Service: - The Limousine Bus which runs-every 20-30 minutes takes you to the Osaka Station.
- Airport Limousine Bus Services are available to and from Kansa International Airport and Itami airports every 20-30 minutes to reach Radisson Miyako Hotel Osaka, one of the major hotels in Osaka.
- Shuttle buses run services from Shin-Osaka Station to Grand Cube Osaka which takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
- Shuttle buses take you from Osaka Station (Central North Exit) to Rihga Royal Hotel located next to Grand Cube Osaka in 10 minutes.
- Shuttle buses operate from Shin-Osaka Station to Intex Osaka every one hour.
- A fleet of buses are available in front of the International Terminal.
- Shuttle bus services are available from Ibaraki Station (JR) everyday. However, shuttle buses are irregular on Saturdays, Sundays and National holidays. It is recommended to please confirm the bus schedule with JICA OSAKA.
- The Hankyu bus operates from the Hankyu Sanbangai terminal in Osaka (Umeda) to Shikoku, Chugoku, Kyushu and Nagano regions.
- The Kintetsu bus serves the Tohoku, Kofu, Chugoku and Kyushu regions.
- Nankai bus services operate Hiroshima-bound buses from Nankai South Tower Hotel in Namba.
- Major buses ply between Osaka and its neighboring regions. The JR Bus group operates services between Tokyo area and Kansai.
- Daytime buses ply between Tokyo and Osaka Station. Return buses operate between Osaka Station and Tokyo.
- Premium Buses between Osaka and Tokyo.
- The nighttime buses called Dream operate from Tokyo to Kansai. The Dream Osaka plies from Tokyo Station to Osaka Station.
- The Ladies Dream Osaka is a special bus for women plying between Osaka and Tokyo.
- The Seishun Dream Osaka operates services between Tokyo Station and Osaka Station.
- The Super Seishun operates between Shinjuku and Osaka.
- The Seishun Mega Dream service operates between the two cities.
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