Starting March 28, 2026: New Fukuoka Open Top Buses and a brand-new Dazaifu route!
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Starting March 28, 2026, Fukuoka Open Top Bus will introduce two new buses and launch a brand-new route to Dazaifu!
Ride every day! Look up to see blue skies, and look around to see famous sights!
Gaze out from the open-top bus, about 3 meters high, and experience a view of Fukuoka’s streets unlike any you’ve seen before! On this approximately 60-minute tour, enjoy the open-air atmosphere and soak up the sunshine to your heart’s content.
Choose from 3 Courses
■Dazaifu Course NEW! Approx. 60 min（One-way）
Head to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to the god of learning, Sugawara no Michizane. This course operates in both directions: Tenjin to Dazaifu and Dazaifu to Tenjin. Enjoy the journey surrounded by history and nature.
[Dazaifu Route]
・Departing from Tenjin: Nishitetsu Tenjin Express Bus Terminal → Tenjin North Ramp → Mizuki Ramp → Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station
・Departing from Dazaifu: Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station → Mizuki Ramp → Chiyo Ramp → Hakata Station Front Platform A (drop-off only) → Nishitetsu Tenjin Express Bus Terminal
■Seaside Momochi Course Approx. 60 min
Enjoy scenic coastal views along the expressway, visiting Fukuoka's iconic landmarks including the PayPay Dome and Fukuoka Tower. Feel the sea breeze and take in the stunning views of Hakata Bay.
■Fukuoka Kirameki Course Approx. 80 min
Experience the romantic side of Fukuoka with stunning twilight and night views. The illuminated Fukuoka Tower, glittering Nakasu district, and the expressway views are truly unforgettable.
Please see the link below for details such as departure times.
https://fukuokaopentopbus.jp/en/
【Tickets (tax included)】
Adults: 2,000 yen
Children (elementary school students and younger): 1,000 yen
※Fares are the same for all routes
【Reservations and Ticket Purchases】
Tickets can be purchased starting on the same date one month prior to the travel date via the following methods.
Additionally, tickets can be purchased on the day of travel only if seats are still available.
<Counter Reservations & Purchases>
Please purchase tickets at the counter or reservation ticket machines at the Tenjin Express Bus Terminal.
<Online Reservations & Purchases>
≫ Highway Bus.com website
<Phone Reservations & Inquiries>
Kyushu Highway Bus Reservation Center: Tel: 092-734-2727 (8:00 AM–7:00 PM)
*Passengers who make reservations through this center must proceed to the ticket counter or reservation ticket machine to complete payment and ticket pickup.
For other important notes, detailed information, and schedules, please refer to the official website.
