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Fukuoka Open Top Bus
Open Top Bus

Look up at the sky, see the sights.
Explore Fukuoka on an Open Top Bus!

Experience Fukuoka sightseeing on a double-decker open-top bus. Enjoy refreshing views of the Hakata and Tenjin cityscape.

Adult 2,000yen
|
Child 1,000yen
*Elementary school and under
How to Book

Choose from 3 Courses

NEW!
Dazaifu Course
History

Dazaifu Course

Visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, home of the god of learning. Operates in both directions between Tenjin and Dazaifu

Approx. 60 min View details
Seaside Momochi Course
Classic

Seaside Momochi Course

Visit popular seaside spots including Fukuoka PayPay Dome and Fukuoka Tower

Approx. 60 min View details
Fukuoka Kirameki Course
Night View

Fukuoka Kirameki Course

Enjoy Fukuoka Tower and the city's evening and night views. The view from the expressway is a must-see

Approx. 80 min View details

Live Status

Operation Status

Current Weather (Fukuoka)

Auto-update: Operation every 5 min / Weather every 30 min

ABOUT

What is Fukuoka Open Top Bus?

All-weather new Open Top Bus

Evolved After 14 Years! All-Weather New Vehicle

A vibrant new design featuring Fukuoka's traditional "Hakata-ori" weaving, the prefectural flower "plum blossom," and the auspicious "Seigaiha" wave pattern. With a retractable roof for comfortable rides in any weather, routes now extend to the Dazaifu area alongside Tenjin, Hakata, and the seaside.

Settle into the orange seats that heighten your travel excitement and enjoy an extraordinary panorama from 3.3 meters high. Experience a completely new urban sightseeing adventure aboard this bus, infused with Japanese elegance and an overwhelming sense of openness.

Bus announcer guiding the tour

Tour Guided by Bus Announcers!

On Fukuoka Open Top Bus, our "Bus Announcers" provide live tour guidance. They share Fukuoka's charms, seasonal information, and recommended tourist spots along the route with their own voices.

Live Guided Tour

Multilingual Audio Guide Available

Bring your smartphone and earphones to enjoy audio guides in English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Scan the QR code on the bus for GPS-linked automatic tour guidance.

Multilingual Guide (EN/KR/CN)

The Appeal of Open Top Bus

360° Panoramic View

Enjoy 360-degree views of Fukuoka city from the roofless open deck.

Audio Guide

Live Japanese guide by bus announcer. English, Korean, and Chinese audio guides available via smartphone.

From Approx. 60 Min

Visit major tourist spots in the Hakata and Tenjin area efficiently. New Dazaifu course also available.

How to Ride

1

Reserve Online or by Phone

Choose your preferred course and date to make a reservation

2

Get Your Ticket

Have your web ticket ready, or purchase at the counter/ticket machine at Tenjin Highway Bus Terminal

3

Departure!

Enjoy your Fukuoka sightseeing on the open-top bus

Please arrive at the bus stop at least 10 minutes before departure.

Check Access & Bus Stop

News

Notice of Partial Service Suspension During GW Period

Due to traffic congestion on the Kyushu Expressway during the large holiday period and traffic regulations associated with the "65th Hakata Dontaku Port Festival," the following services will be suspended. May 2 (Saturday) Dazaifu Course (to Dazaifu): 9:45 / 13:00 Dazaifu Course (from Hakata/Tenjin): [...]

Open Top Bus Service Starts in Kitakyushu!

Open Top Bus Service Starts in Kitakyushu!

Starting from Friday, March 27, the Fukuoka Open Top Bus will begin operations in Kitakyushu! There are two routes available: the "Moji Port Course" and the "Wakato Bridge Course"! For more details, click here.

Kidzania Fukuoka Collaboration Campaign

Starting from Friday, December 1st, if you present the "Story Notebook" or "Ride Ticket" distributed at the "Tourist Bus" pavilion in KidZania Fukuoka, one child under elementary school age can ride for free! Enjoy the refreshing experience of the Fukuoka Open Top Bus as you explore Fukuoka […]

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