
Kochi Station Front Tourism Introduces Japan’s First ‘Full Flat Seat’ for Kochi-Tokyo Line, One Way 7,300 Yen
Shinki Bus resumed its Tsuyama–Kyoto express bus service on November 1.
The route had been suspended since September 2020 due to a decline in ridership caused by the spread of COVID-19. It now operates one round trip daily. This time, Shinki Bus operates the service independently, with changes to the stops served.
The Kyoto-bound service departs Tsuyama Station at 7:30 a.m. and arrives at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit at 10:36 a.m. The Tsuyama-bound service departs Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit at 5:00 p.m. and arrives at Tsuyama Station at 8:05 p.m.
The buses feature four-abreast seating, onboard Wi-Fi, a restroom, air purifiers, power outlets, and reading lights. Reservations must generally be made by the day before, although same-day travel is available if seats remain.