Where are the highway bus stops at JR Gotemba Station? What free shuttle buses are available?

JR Gotemba Station is located at the eastern foot of Mt. Fuji where it is an interchange hub for a number of bus services, like highway bus to Shinjuku, free shuttle bus to Gotemba Premium Outlet and Gotemba Kogen Tokinosumika. In the coming article, we will look at the JR Gotemba Station bus terminal and the facilities nearby. Highway bus platforms at JR Gotemba Station There are 2 highway bus platforms at JR Gotemba Station. I am going to show you which buses and the respective platforms these bus buses […]

(Limited bus service) A travel report of Minakami Onsen bus with info on hidden tourist spots

Let me give you a brief information on the Minakami Onsen bus which some of you might not know. It is a highway bus service on limited operation in winter, but conveniently connects you to the popular tourist spots in Minakami, e.g. Jomo-kogen, Minakami Station, Takaragawa Onsen. In this article, I am going to introduce more on this bus service and cover some lesser- known tourist spots. Check it out. (Information was taken as of 24 Jan 2022) What kind of bus is Minakami Onsen line? It is a winter-limited […]

A day trip to Kinosaki Onsen by bus from Osaka

Have you ever heard of Kinosaki Onsen? It is one of the leading onsen towns in Kansai renowned for its numerous natural hot springs staggered in a cozy atmosphere, each unique and equally charming. Just a 3.5 hours ride from Osaka by bus, Kinosaki Onsen is deal for spending a day out. Not long ago, I took a day trip from Osaka to Kinosaki Onsen by bus. Let me share with you the spots I stopped by and bus information in this article. I hope you will find it useful. […]

[Bus Trip Report] How to Enjoy Gotemba Premium Outlets and Nearby Spots in One Day

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