Japanese long-distance buses are a convenient and economical way to travel within Japan, provided you are punctual..
The year-end and New Year holidays are the busiest time for domestic travel in Japan, and it is traditional for people to return home and spend time with their families during this time. The Shinkansen is Japan’s fastest and most famous means of domestic transportation, but it is used by many people. long distance express bus.
Not only are buses often cheaper than trains, they also serve many rural areas of the country that don’t have high-speed rail stops. Since this is Japan, the buses are usually clean and the drivers and passengers are polite. You can reserve your seat in advance and often have a recline and footrest, making the ride quite comfortable. Additionally, long-distance trips usually involve a stop or two at one or two of Japan’s famous highway rest areas. You can buy locally made snacks and drinks and use the very clean bathrooms.
However, there is one potential problem with using long-distance buses. JR Bus Tohoku has posted the following special notice on its website:
“For customers using buses during the year-end and New Year holidays”
The bus will depart at the scheduled departure time. If you are not on the bus at the scheduled departure time, we will not contact you or keep you waiting. ”
In other words, if you take a small amount, Too If you spend too much time browsing souvenir shops, stretching your legs, or doing other things at the rest area, you may not be able to get back on the bus at the scheduled departure time, and the bus will leave you behind and take you to your destination. You may get stuck in the middle. .
▼So, don’t waste too much time deciding how much to buy for Ebina Rest Area’s delicious melon bread.
JR Bus Tohoku explains, “Many customers use the service during the year-end and New Year holidays.” “We have issued this warning because if we are late and the schedule is disrupted, it will cause inconvenience to other passengers.” The company added that it is not as strict as slowing you down if you are one second behind your scheduled departure time, but the important takeaway from this warning is that there is no guaranteed grace period for being late to get back on the bus. , he added.
Thankfully, long-distance express buses usually have a large clock on the front of the interior, and the driver will either verbally announce the bus’s departure time or put up a sign (sometimes both). This allows you to easily coordinate your watch or mobile phone with the bus clock and know what time you need to return. That said, even if you leave your jacket and other belongings on your seat, you should always bring your phone and wallet with you as you may be left behind when getting off the bus at a rest stop. Half of it is to calculate and pay for the new vehicle.
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