Shinki Bus has resumed the Tsuyama–Kyoto route, which had been suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, for the first time in 6 years. From 1 November, it will operate 1 round trip daily under a new format with revised stops.
Shinki Bus has resumed the Tsuyama–Kyoto route for the first time in 6 years and will operate 1 round trip daily from 1 November. The route had previously been suspended, but the company is resuming it as a sole operator. The stops will be changed.
The service to Kyoto departs Tsuyama Station at 7:30 and arrives at Kyoto Station’s Hachijo Exit at 10:36. The service to Tsuyama departs Kyoto Station’s Hachijo Exit at 17:00 and arrives at Tsuyama Station at 20:05. The vehicles have four-across seating and are equipped with onboard Wi-Fi, a toilet, an air purifier, power outlets, and reading lights.
Advance reservations are required by the previous day, although same-day travel is available if seats remain. The stops will be changed under the new operating arrangements.