京都行きの高速バスを予約したいです
きょうとゆきのこうそくばすをよやくしたいです
I'd like to book a highway bus to Kyoto.
POINTBe clear about your starting point and destination. Also available as designated by companies such as Wheeler and JR Bus.
Tourism/Travel
Tour Bus
Master the Japanese you need for Tour Bus in natural keigo. Scene-by-scene flow · NG examples · politeness levels · 9-language parallel translations
This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Tour Bus" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.
What this page helps you say in Japan
This page focuses on Tour Bus and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.
What You'll Learn on This Page
- Reservations for express buses and night buses
- Route bus fare payment method
- Get off button and next bus stop confirmation
- Application for regular sightseeing bus
- How to use currency exchange machines and coupon tickets
Practice Phrases (10 Total)
この路線バスは○○駅に停まりますか
このろせんばすはまるまるえきにとまりますか
Does this bus stop at ○○ Station?
POINTAccurate pronunciation of stop names is important. You can be sure if you write it down and show it to me.
運賃はいくらですか
うんちんはいくらですか
How much is the fare?
POINTCheck in advance for buses with distance-based fares. If you take a numbered ticket, the amount will be displayed when you get off the train.
両替をお願いします
りょうがえをおねがいします
Could you give me change?
POINTMost bus exchange machines only accept 1,000 yen bills. Prepare coins
次で降ります
つぎでおります
I'll get off at the next stop.
POINTThe basic step is to press the exit button. I can't stop just saying it
一日乗車券はどこで買えますか
いちにちじょうしゃけんはどこでかえますか
Where can I buy a one-day pass?
POINTCan be purchased at tourist information centers, bus terminals, and onboard trains (sometimes not available)
座席を指定できますか
ざせきをしていできますか
Can I choose a seat?
POINTSeats can be reserved on express buses and night buses. Specify window side/aisle side
夜行バスに毛布はありますか
やこうばすにもうふはありますか
Are blankets provided on the night bus?
POINTPremium class cars are fully equipped, and regular cars also have a fee (100 yen).
定期観光バスの英語ガイドはありますか
ていきかんこうばすのえいごがいどはありますか
Is there an English guide on the scheduled tour bus?
POINTEnglish tours are available on Hato Bus, etc. Advance reservation required
最寄りのバス停はどこですか
もよりのばすていはどこですか
Where is the nearest bus stop?
POINT“Nearest bus stop” → “Nearest bus stop” is natural
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Q. Can IC cards be used on buses nationwide?
A. Suica and PASMO can be used interchangeably in major cities across the country, but some local buses may only accept their own ICs (such as nimoca).
Q. Any tips on how to choose a night bus?
A. Three rows of independent seats (more comfortable than LCC seats), a toilet, and an outlet are recommended for long distances. Wheeler JR Bus also has a women-only car.
Q. Does the sightseeing bus have English tours?
A. English-speaking guides are available for some Hato Bus and JR Bus tours. Use the "English" filter on the official website.
Q. What is the etiquette for lining up at the bus stop?
A. The basic idea is to line up in the order of arrival. Depending on the stop, a boarding mark may be written on the ground. In urban areas, there are strict queues.
Q. What if the IC card does not respond well when getting off the train?
A. If you tell the driver that you are not responding, they will pay you manually. The same goes for insufficient balance. You can also pay in cash.