KITAKYUSHU OPEN TOP BUS
Look up at the vast sky. From a higher vantage point than usual, you'll see the retro streets of Mojiko, the industrial complexes that supported Japan's modern development, and the magnificent power of nature in an industrial view. Experience the charm of Kitakyushu City that can only be savored on an open-top bus.





Service Starts on March 27, 2026!
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Kitakyushu Open Top Bus - it's an observation deck running through the city. From an open-air bus, you can look up at wind turbines, and from the high vantage point, you can see an industrial area like a sci-fi movie. A spectacular panoramic view from a 3.2-meter-high window. It's truly like an attraction on wheels.
Experience Kitakyushu from two different perspectives: the Mojiko Course and the Wakato Bridge Course
Learn about Kitakyushu's charm and seasonal information in real-time
4 departures daily
※Except for vehicle maintenance and bad weather
The vehicle used for operation is a 2-story structure approximately 3.8 meters high. From the open-air interior, you can enjoy a dynamic panoramic view. The vehicle features a yellow base color with sunflowers (Kitakyushu's city flower), popular tourist attractions in the city, and the beloved "Cosmic Seven-Star Spirit (Macaroni Alien)" cherished by residents, concentrating the charm of Kitakyushu.

Enjoy Kitakyushu's various tourist attractions on an open-top bus

A route where you can enjoy retro streets along the coast, the Mojiko Station (a nationally designated important cultural property), and the Kanmon Bridge connecting Honshu and Kyushu from directly below. Experience spectacular scenery.


A route where you can see the Wakato Bridge, Kitakyushu's industrial area, and giant wind turbines of the nation's largest-scale wind power generation facility up close. Enjoy different scenery day and night.

Reservation required
Adult
¥2,500
Child (Elementary school and under)
¥1,250
※Children cannot be held on a guardian's lap while boarding.
※Various passes such as Toku Pass and Grand Pass cannot be used.
Web Booking
Phone Booking
Counter Purchase
Book and pay on Highway Bus Dot Com (until 20 minutes before departure)
Proceed to booking →Please arrive at the "Kokura Station Shinkansen Exit" stop 10 minutes before departure.
※Cancellations must be made online up to 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Kyushu Express Bus Reservation Center
092-734-2727Reception hours: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
※Please complete payment and ticket issuance at the automatic ticket machine at Kitakyushu City General Tourist Information Center, then arrive at the "Kokura Station Shinkansen Exit" stop 10 minutes before departure.
Available from March 27, 2026
At the automatic ticket machine at Kitakyushu City General Tourist Information Center
Please complete payment and ticket issuance 20 minutes before your reserved departure time.
※On the day of boarding, please arrive at the "Kokura Station Shinkansen Exit" stop 10 minutes before departure with your ticket.
※The automatic ticket machine at the tourist information center accepts cash and credit card payments.
Ticket Purchase Location
Kitakyushu City General Tourist Information Center (3rd Floor, JR Kokura Station)
(1-1-1 Asano, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka)
Reception hours: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
※Please purchase tickets for same-day boarding 20 minutes before departure.
Service Start Date
Friday, March 27, 2026
Reservation Status
Now accepting reservations
Capacity
46 passengers (excluding crew and attendants)
Vehicle Height
Approximately 3.8 meters (2-story)
※The company shall not be responsible for any damages to customers caused by the following.