Whether you’re commuting or travelling a long distance, buses are a good way to get around 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 Hyogo and the wider Kansai area. Unfortunately, most of their websites are in Japanese only.
Shinki Bus (神姫バス)
Shinki Bus is a major bus company based in Himeji and operates in all areas apart from Tajima and Awaji. They provide both local and highway bus services, as well as special sightseeing buses in Kobe and an airport shuttle to Kansai, Itami and Kobe aiports. Overnight bus services are available to Tokyo (Shinjuku), as well as daytime services to Awaji Island, Kyoto, Tokushima, Tottori and Hiroshima.
- Main page: www.shinkibus.co.jp
- English site: www.shinki.bus-japan.net/
- Long-distance buses: www.shinkibus.co.jp/highway/
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
