KITAKYUSHU OPEN TOP BUS

北九州オープントップバス

The double-decker sightseeing bus “KITAKYUSHU OPEN TOP BUS,” operated by Nishi-Nippon Railroad, will begin service on Friday, March 27, 2026, touring major attractions in Kitakyushu. Like the popular “FUKUOKA OPEN TOP BUS,” which has been loved in Fukuoka since 2012, this exciting sightseeing experience is finally coming to Kitakyushu. The vibrant yellow bus features designs inspired by Kitakyushu’s official flower, the sunflower, as well as the unique sculpture “Space Seven Luminaries Spirit (nicknamed ‘Macaroni Alien’).” The bus is equipped with a retractable roof that can be opened or closed depending on the weather.
From the approximately 3.8-meter-high bus, passengers can enjoy views of many popular spots, including Kokura Castle, the Kitakyushu industrial area, Kanmon Bridge, Wakato Bridge, and Mojiko Retro. All courses offer multilingual audio guides (English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese), accessible via passengers’ smartphones.

Courses:
Mojiko Course (approx. 90 minutes)
Wakato Bridge Course (approx. 90 minutes)

Boarding Location:
Kokura Station Shinkansen Exit Parking Area

Address (Japanese)	福岡県北九州市小倉北区浅野1-1-1　小倉駅新幹線口駐車場発着
Address	1-1-1 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka (Kokura Station Shinkansen Exit Parking Area)
Telephone Number	092-734-2727（九州高速バス予約センター（8:00～19:00））
Contact	Kyushu Express Bus Reservation Center
Event Days	Operates daily 4 services per day Service may be suspended due to vehicle maintenance or severe weather conditions.
Price	Adults: JPY 2,500 Children (elementary school age and under): JPY 1,250 Tickets can be purchased from the same date of the previous month prior to the boarding date. Same-day purchase is available only if seats are available.
Website	https://nishitetsu-ktq.jp/open-top-bus/