Buses are a good way to travel long-distance, especially if you want to save on cash. If you want to save on a hotel as well, you might want to consider an overnight bus (夜間バス – yakan basu). Get on the bus in the evening, and arrive at your destination bright and early the next morning.
The following are some bus companies that serve the Kansai area. Most of their websites are in Japanese only, so you might need the help of a Japanese speaking friend.
Shinki Bus (神姫バス)
- Buses for all over Japan
- Main page: www.shinkibus.co.jp
- Long-distance buses: www.shinkibus.co.jp/bus/hw
JR West Bus (西日本ＪＲバス)
- Buses for all over Japan
- Main Page: www.nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
- JR Long Distance Bus Routes: www.kakuyasubus.jp
Keio Dentetsu Bus Group (京王電鉄バスグループ)
- Buses from Kobe/Osaka to Shinjuku (in Tokyo)
- www2.keio-bus.com
Zentan Bus (全但バス)
- Serves the Tajima-region of Hyogo.
- www.zentanbus.co.jp
Willer Express
- Buses for all over Japan, website and support in English.
- willerexpress.com
