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Introducing passes that allow you to take advantage of Miyazaki Kotsu's route buses
One of the means of transport when sightseeing around Miyazaki Prefecture
Traveling by bus is a convenient option for exploring Miyazaki Prefecture. Special passes that offer great value when using Miyazaki Kotsu (Miyako Bus) routes can help you make the most of your journey. This article introduces two bus passes: the "VISIT MIYAZAKI BUS PASS" and the "Holiday Pass." These passes make sightseeing easy and affordable, allowing you to explore all of Miyazaki's wonderful attractions!
VISIT MIYAZAKI BUS PASS
This special ticket, available exclusively for foreign tourists, offers unlimited bus rides for one day to eight key sightseeing areas around Miyazaki City. It includes a dedicated brochure in four languages: English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
Eligibility:
Foreign tourists visiting Japan + international students (e.
※ A passport and a return flight ticket (or an equivalent itinerary) are required for submission.
※ For international students, a "Residence Card" issued by the immigration office must be presented (the student must reside in Miyazaki and hold a "Student" visa to be eligible).
Price of passes:
1 pass: 2,000 yen
※ The pass can only be used on the date written on the ticket.
※ The ticket is valid for up to one month from the date of issuance.
Available routes:
All general route buses operated by Miyazaki Kotsu can be used.
※ Excludes highway buses and express buses that cross prefectural borders, the Miyazaki–Takachiho line, regular sightseeing buses, and community buses.
How to use the pass:
● Please write your name on the pass when purchasing.
● When using, please write the date of use on the pass and present it to the bus driver when you disembark.
● If the date of use is left blank or up until the day before the date of use, refunds are possible as long as the pass is within the validity period.
● Refunds are accepted at Miyazaki City Tourist Information Center (inside Miyazaki Station), Miyazaki Station Bus Center, or Miyazaki Airport Bus Information Center. (A refund fee of 110 yen will be charged.)
● If lost, the pass cannot be reissued.
Holiday Pass
A ticket that allows unlimited rides for one day in the suburban areas of Miyazaki City, available exclusively on weekends and public holidays.
There are three types of passes available, each corresponding to a different area of Miyazaki City: Miyazaki, Nobeoka, and Miyakonojo. Within the selected area, you can ride the bus as many times as you like for 700 yen (adult pass).
Additionally, these passes can be purchased not only at sales locations within Miyazaki Prefecture but also nationwide at convenience stores (Seven-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart) through their ticketing terminals.
Price
700 yen for adults, and 350 yen for children.
Available routes:
The passes can be used in the three areas designated by Miyazaki Kotsu: Miyazaki, Miyakonojo, and Nobeoka.
How to use your pass:
The pass is designed for you to circle the specific year, month, and day you wish to use it.
When disembarking from the bus, please present the pass along with your boarding ticket to the bus crew.
※The pass is only valid for the date circled.
Comparison Table
| Name of bus pass | VISIT MIYAZAKI BUS PASS | Holiday Pass | ||
| Eligibility | Foreign tourists visiting Japan and international students (excluding residents). | No limitations | ||
| ※To purchase the pass, you must present your passport and return flight ticket (or an equivalent itinerary). ※International students are required to show their Residence Card issued by the Immigration Bureau, indicating that their residence is in Miyazaki and their status is "student." | ||||
| Price | 2,000 yen | -Adult ticket 700 yen | ||
| ※Comes bundled with a dedicated brochure. | -Child ticket (Elementary school age and younger) 350 yen | |||
| ※The ticket is valid for up to one month from the date of issuance. | ||||
| Available routes | All general bus routes operated by Miyazaki Kotsu | Miyazaki area | ||
| ※ Excludes highway buses and express buses that cross prefectural borders, the Miyazaki–Takachiho line, regular sightseeing buses, and community buses. | Miyazakojo area | |||
| Nobeoka area | ||||
| *Excluding shuttle buses (parking lot ⇔ venue), temporary buses (bus stop ⇔ venue) are also available. *Express buses that cross into other prefectures, limited express buses, regular sightseeing buses, and community buses are not available. | ||||
| When you can use the pass | For one day only, on the day you wish to use the bus pass. | For one day only, on the day you wish to use the bus pass, limited to Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the New Year holidays (12/30 - 1/3). | ||
| ON SALE AT THESE LOCATIONS |
MIYAZAKI | Miyazaki Station Bus Center | ○ | ○ |
| Miyako City Bus Center | ○ | ○ | ||
| Miyazaki Airport Sales Office | ○ | ○ | ||
| （Hand-free Travel Counter, Bus Information Center) | ||||
| Miyako Tourism Prefectural Office Store | ✗ | ○ | ||
| Miyazaki University Co-op | - | ○ | ||
| Minami Kyushu University Co-op | - | ○ | ||
| Seagaia Activity Center | ○ | ○ | ||
| Miyazaki City Tourist Information Center | ○ | ○ | ||
| Miyazaki City Nature Recreation Village Center | - | ○ | ||
| Yamakataya | - | ○ | ||
| Aya Shusennomori | - | ○ | ||
| Miyazaki Kanko Hotel | ○ | ○ | ||
| ANA Holiday Inn Resort Miyazaki | ○ | ○ | ||
| Hotel Marix | - | ○ | ||
| Hotel Marix Lagoon | - | ○ | ||
| Hotel JAL City Miyazaki | - | ○ | ||
| Airline Hotel | ○ | ○ | ||
| Hotel Route Inn Miyazaki | ○ | ○ | ||
| Hotel Route Inn Aoshima | - | ○ | ||
| JR Kyushu Hotel Miyazaki | - | ○ | ||
| MIYAKONOJO | Nishi Miyakonojo Station Bus Center | - | ○ | |
| APA Hotel Miyazaki Miyakonojo Ekimae | - | ○ | ||
| Main Hotel Nakamura | - | ○ | ||
| Miyakonojo Tourism Association | - | ○ | ||
| NOBEOKA | Nobeoka Bus Center | ○ | ○ | |
| Hyuga City Tourist Information Center | - | ○ | ||
| Aeon Nobeoka | - | ○ | ||
| Aeon Tatara | - | ○ | ||
| Kasaya (Kitaura-machi) | - | ○ | ||
| Kutuya | - | ○ | ||
| (Inside A Co-op Hitotsugaoka Store) | ||||
| Sunseal Sano | - | ○ | ||
| (Kadogawa Store) | ||||
| Ticketing at a convenience store terminal | - | ○（Family mart, Lawon and Seven Elevel stores nationwide） | ||
| HP（EN） | https://www-miyakoh-co-jp.translate.goog/rosen/ticket/buspass.html?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja | https://www-miyakoh-co-jp.translate.goog/rosen/ticket/1coin.html?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja | ||
How to use the bus pass:
When planning your trip to Miyazaki, we recommend planning your bus rides on weekends and holidays. Holiday passes are convenient because they can be purchased in advance at convenience stores and the locations listed above.
If you want to enjoy your trip as soon as you decide to, consider purchasing the "VISIT MIYAZAKI BUS PASS." You can take your time gathering information at tourist information centers and visit areas not covered by holiday passes.