SHIKOKU HIGHWAY BUS 4, 5, OR 7 DAY PASS

Visit Shikoku, one of the four main islands of Japan! With the Setonaikai (Seto Inland Sea) to the North and the Pacific Ocean to the South, the four prefectures of Shikoku have shorelines, mountains, rivers, unique and delicious local cuisines and rich histories. Everything a traveler could ask for and more!
This guide and bus pass will take you everywhere you want to go!

Unlimited bus rides within Shikoku for 4, 5, or 7 whole days!
This pass can be used an unlimited number of times for any of the following 7 bus routes during its validity period.

This pass is designed to resemble the travel passes that were handed out to travelers during the Edo period (1603-1868). Back then, people could only travel outside of their home areas if they received special permission from their local lord. Much like the passports of today, travelers had to show their passes on their journey and at their destinations.
Please get the most out of your pass by enjoying your travels, and seeing as much of beautiful Shikoku as you can!

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Tourist attractions and the local cuisines of Shikoku

Kagawa

Your first destination is Kagawa, where you can enjoy traditional Japanese noodles known as Sanuki Udon. Kagawa is so well known for Udon, it it sometimes called the "Udon Prefecture". There are many types of udon, with the most common being "kake udon" and "bukkake udon". Each udon shop has its own unique flavor and history, so no two bowls of udon are ever the same. Many shops also have "Omiyage" (souvenir) udon so you can take the delicious noodles home to share with friends and family.

  • Sanuki UdonSanuki Udon

  • Great Seto BridgeGreat Seto Bridge

  • Ritsurin GardenRitsurin Garden

Tokushima

Experience Awa Odori in Tokushima.
Awa Odori is the third largest Bon Odori celebration in Japan with over 400 years of history. This colorful and spectacular traditional folk dance celebration takes place every summer, drawing over a million visitors to Tokushima if only for a short time to see the thousands of dancers perform.
Even if you miss the festival, you can still enjoy “Awa Odori Hall”, a museum dedicated to the festival located in Tokushima City.

  • Oku-Iya Double Vine BridgesOku-Iya Double Vine Bridges

  • Oboke and Koboke GorgeOboke and Koboke Gorge

  • The Naruto WhrilpoolsThe Naruto Whrilpools

Ehime

In Ehime, you can relax at Japan`s oldest hot spring resort, Dogo Onsen.
The Main Building of Dogo Onsen is a wooden structure that was built before World War II, and has come to symbolize the downtown area of Matsuyama City. There are four different bathing experiences available, some including a tea and sweets course as well as a chance to relax in traditional Japanese Yukata (casual Kimono).

  • Dogo OnsenDogo Onsen

  • Imabari CastleImabari Castle

  • Bocchan TrainBocchan Train

Kochi

Once you arrive in Kochi, your first stop should be Kochi Castle, the most famous castle along the southern seas. Today, the castle has been designated an Important Cultural Property by the Japanese government. The structures built during the feudal era have survived through 400 years of tumultuous history.
Climb to the top and experience what it would have been like for a Tono-sama (feudal lord), enjoying a panoramic view of Kochi from on high!

  • KatsurahamaKatsurahama

  • Katsuo TatakiKatsuo Tataki

  • Kochi CastleKochi Castle

Book Shikoku Highway Bus PASS

  • SHIKOKU HIGHWAY BUS Unlimited Bus Pass
  • 4 days Unlimited Bus Pass
  • Adult 8,000JPY~

    Child 5,000JPY~

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  • SHIKOKU HIGHWAY BUS Unlimited Bus Pass
  • 5 days Unlimited Bus Pass
  • Adult 8,500JPY~

    Child 5,000JPY~

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  • SHIKOKU HIGHWAY BUS Unlimited Bus Pass
  • 7 days Unlimited Bus Pass
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Route Information

Bocchan Express Route Information

Bocchan Express

Matsuyama Station ~ Takamatsu Station (15 round-trips per day)

2 hours 40 minutes

Matsuyama-shi Station, Matsuyama Station, Ookaido, Matsuyama IC, Kawauchi IC, Kanonji, Zentsuji, Marugame, Takamatsu Chuo IC, Yumetown Takamatsu, Ritsurin Garden, Kencho-dori, Takamatsu Station

Kuroshio Express Route Information

Kuroshio Express

Kochi Station ~ Takamatsu Station (13 round-trips per day)

2 hours 10 minutes

Kochi Station, Harimayabashi, Ikku, Otoyo, Kanonji, Zentsuji, Marugame, Takamatsu Chuo IC, Yumetown Takamatsu, Ritsurin Garden, Kencho-dori, Takamatsu Station

Kotoku Express Route Information

Kotoku Express

Takamatsu Station ~ Tokushima Station (12 round-trips per day)

1 hour 35 minutes

Takamatsu Station, Hyogo-machi (South), Kencho-dori, Ritsurin Garden, Yumetown Takamatsu, Takamatsu Chuo I, Miki, Shido, Tsuda, Ouchi, Hiketa, Naruto-nishi, Naruto IC Kitaguchi, Matsushige (Tokutoku Bus Terminal), Kogyodanchi-mae, Tokushima University, Tokushima Station

Yoshinogawa Express Route Information

Yoshinogawa Express

Matsuyama-shi Station - Matsuyama Station ~ Tokushima Station (7 round-trips per day)

3 hours 20 minutes

Matsuyama-shi Station, Matsuyama Station, Ookaido, Matsuyama IC, Kawauchi IC, Mishima-Kawanoe IC, Miyoshi (Yoshinogawa Service Area), Mima, Wakimachi, Awa, Donari, Kamiita, Suzue, Tokushima University, Tokushima Station

Kochi Tokushima Express Route Information

Kochi Tokushima Express

Kochi Station ~ Tokushima Station (4 round-trips per day)

2 hours 50 minutes

Kochi Station, Harimayabashi, Ikku, Miyoshi (Yoshinogawa Service Area), Mima, Wakimachi, Awa, Donari, Kamiita, Suzue, Tokushima University, Tokushima Station

Whale Express Route Information

Whale Express

Kochi Station ~ Matsuyama Station (5 round-trips a day)

2 hours 40 minutes

Kochi Station, Harimayabashi, Ikku, Mishima-Kawanoe IC, Kawauchi IC, Matsuyama IC, Ookaido, Matsuyama-shi Station, Matsuyama Station

Using your Pass

  • This pass is valid for visitors with foreign passports ONLY. Passport(s) must be displayed when making a purchase.
  • This pass can be used on any of the designated highway bus routes for the entire validity period printed on its front cover. (4, 5, or 7 days) Please be sure to make reservations and select your seats for each route.
  • Some buses may be fully reserved. We ask for your understanding in the event that you are unable to secure a seat on a bus.
  • Any changes in bus reservations can be made free of charge BEFORE departure.
  • Please show this pass and your seat assignment ticket to the driver upon boarding.
  • No refunds can be made after a pass has been purchased.
  • Passes cannot be reissued even if they are lost or stolen.

Using the Highway Buses

Your safety is our first priority, and our bus drivers take the utmost care to ensure a comfortable ride for all of our passengers. However, regardless of our precautions there is always the possibility of an accident due to factors beyond our control.
With the highly unlikely case of an accident in mind, we ask our passengers' cooperation in the following ways in order to lower risk of injury and to ensure your utmost safety.

Requests for Passengers

  • Please keep your seatbelt fastened while the bus is in motion.
  • Please refrain from smoking on the bus. All buses are designated non-smoking.

General Precautions while on the Bus

  • Please keep an eye on your belongings and take extra care with valuables.
  • Please push the STOP button when approaching the bus stop where you wish to alight.

While on the Bus

  • Please receive consent from the passenger behind you before reclining your seat.
  • There are toilets available on some of the buses. Please exercise caution if you wish to use the toilet while the bus is moving.
  • Please do not talk on the phone while on-board the bus.
  • There are 100-volt electrical outlets for charging cell phones, etc. (Potentially unavailable on some buses.)
  • Please do not speak loudly while on-board the bus.

Luggage and Personal Effects

We kindly ask that you do not bring any items on board that may bother or get in the way of other passengers.

Items Permitted (free)

Each passenger is permitted ONE bag, the sum total of its dimensions (length, width, and height) not exceeding 100cm, and weighing 10kg or less.
For example, an acceptably sized bag could be 20 cm long, 45cm wide, and 35cm tall and weigh 10kg or less.
*We cannot take bags that exceed these designated limits.
*The above dimensions include any handles, pockets, casters, etc.

Cautions for Carry-on Luggage

There is limited storage space in the passenger area of the bus and some bags may be too big to be stowed on-board.
If suitcase handles cannot be pushed down, then those handles will also be included when measuring luggage dimensions.

Cautions for Carry-on Luggage

Ticket Center and Bus Stops

Ticket CenterTicket CenterBus StopsBus Stops

  • Takamatsu Station Express Bus Terminal

    Takamatsu Station Express Bus Terminal

    Hamano-cho 1-33 Takamatsu-shi (Hours 6:45~19:00)

  • Tokushima Bus Plaza Tokushima Station Bus Ticket Center

    Tokushima Bus Plaza Tokushima Station Bus Ticket Center

    Terashimahon-cho 3-chome 8 Tokushima-shi (6:50~19:00)

  • Matsuyama Bus Plaza

    Matsuyama Bus Plaza

    Minami Edo 1-14-1 Matsuyama-shi (Hours 6:50~18:30)

  • Matsuyama City Station Iyotetsu Ticket Center

    Matsuyama City Station Iyotetsu Ticket Center

    Minato-machi 5-chome 2-4 Matsuyama-shi Next to Matsuyama Station (Hours 7:30~19:30)

  • Kochi Bus Plaza Kochi Station Bus Terminal

    Kochi Bus Plaza Kochi Station Bus Terminal

    Sakaeda-machi 2-chome 2 Kochi-shi (6:40~19:30)

  • Harimayabashi Service Center

    Harimayabashi Service Center

    Harimaya-cho 1-5-3 Kochi-shi Toden Building 1st Floor Hours (8:00~19:00)