About SUNQ PASS Steering Committee
SUNQ PASS Steering Committee is an organization made up of 46 companies in Kyushu’s seven prefectures, Shimonoseki and Nagato to issue and operate the “SUNQ PASS”.
- 46 participating businesses Bureau
- History of SUNQ PASS
46 participating businesses Bureau
(In no particular order)
Fukuoka
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Nishitetsu Bus Group
(Nishi-Nippon Railroad)
Nishitetsu Bus Group strives every day to provide comfortable transportation for our customers in Fukuoka and other parts of Kyushu.
We have a fleet of approximately 2,700 buses! Please use them for your excursions, trips, and business! -
JR Kyushu Bus
JR Kyushu Bus operates route buses between Fukuoka and Wakita Onsen, Takeo Onsen and Ureshino Onsen, and Kagoshima and Koriyama.
It plays a dual role as a region passenger and tourist route. We hope you will take advantage of this service. -
Kitakyushu City Bus
(Kitakyushu City Transportation Bureau)
Kitakyushu City Buses run mainly Wakamatsu-ku, in Kitakyushu-shi, but also cover Yahatanishi-ku, Kokurakita-ku, Tobata-ku, Ashiya-machi and Mizumaki-machi. Selected as the top of Japan’s “New Three Japanese Cities with the Most Spectacular Night Views” ranking, enjoy your trip to the charming Kitakyushu area by City Bus.
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Kyushu Kyuko Bus
Expressway Bus "Kyushu-go" from Fukuoka to Nagasaki 《No transfers》
Nagasaki City, full of exotic atmosphere, has many sightseeing spots such as Glover Garden and the night view which is recognized as one of the world's top three night views! -
Fukuoka City Ferry
Take a short ferry trip to Shikanoshima and Nokonoshima, two of Fukuoka’s most popular tourist destinations. We operate services to Shikanoshima, the site of the Golden Seal discovery and a popular spot for cycling and swimming, and to Nokonoshima where you can enjoy fishing, camping and seasonal flowers.
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Kanmon Kisen
The ferry that connects Shimonoseki’s Karato Sanbashi Pier and Moji’s Marine Gate Moji takes about five minutes, and offers views of the Kanmon Bridge and Ganryu Island.
Saga
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Saga City Bus
(Saga City Transportation Bureau)
We operate mainly in the urban area of Saga City. The Saga International Balloon Fiesta, Japan's largest hot air balloon event, is held every November. The sight of the Saga sky filled with balloons is truly spectacular.
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Showa Automobile
We operate Expressway Bus between Hakata/Tenjin and Karatsu/Imari, as well as route buses mainly within Saga Prefecture and western Fukuoka Prefecture.
We provide safe and comfortable bus travel for those who enjoy traveling and shopping. -
Yutoku Automobile
It operates mainly in the southwestern part of Saga Prefecture. There is a bus route to the entrance of the approach to Yutoku Inari Shrine, one of the three major Inari shrines in Japan, which is used by many tourists.
Nagasaki
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Nagasaki Prefectural Bus (Nagasaki Prefectural Transportation Bureau)
Nagasaki Prefectural Bus operates route buses mainly in Nagasaki, Isahaya, and Omura, inter-city buses connecting Nagasaki with other cities and Nagasaki Airport, and Expressway Bus connecting Nagasaki with the four prefectures in Kyushu. We look forward to serving you!
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Saihi Automobile
Saihi Bus operates route buses throughout Sasebo and neighbouring municipalities, as well as Expressway Bus and Iimited Expressway Bus connecting Sasebo (Huistenbosch) to Fukuoka City, Nagasaki City and Nagasaki Airport.
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Shimabara Railway
We operate buses throughout Shimabara Peninsula, as well as to Isahaya and Fukuoka, to provide transportation for our customers in their daily lives. We also operate ferry services between Kuchinotsu Port and Oniike Port, connecting Nagasaki and Kumamoto Prefecture.
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Nagasaki Automobile
Nagasaki is a historical town with an exotic atmosphere. Dejima, Glover Garden, and the Atomic Bomb Museum...even the names of the bus stops bear traces of the city's history. It is also widely used as a means of transportation to visit tourist attractions and historical sites.
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Saikai Kotsu
We operate a bus service mainly in Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture, which is rich in nature. Visitors can tour the beautifully arched Saikai bridges scattered along the route, Nanatsugama limestone caves with their prehistoric nature, and Christian-related heritage sites in the Outer Sea area.
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Sasebo Bus
~ wholly owned by the City of Sasebo~
The company operates a Shared bus, charter bus, and parking lot business. Sasebo City is blessed with rich nature and is a port town with a cosmopolitan flavor. Leave it to us to help you enjoy your move.
Oita
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Oita Kotsu Group
We operate buses in Oita and Beppu City, as well as in the northern and western areas of Oita Prefecture, and airport limousine buses connecting between various locations and Oita Airport. Please use the buses of Oita Kotsu Group(Oita Kotsu, Kunisaki Kanko Bus, Daikou Hokubu Bus, Kusu Kanko Bus) for your comfortable travel companion.
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Oita Bus Group
Oita Bus Group (Oita Bus, Usuki Kotsu, Ono-Takeda Bus) operates buses in Oita City, Saiki City, Usuki City, Bungo-Ono City, and other areas in central and southern Oita Prefecture.
The J-League shuttle bus service is also available for your convenience. We look forward to welcoming you aboard! -
Hita Bus
Hita City where our head office is located, is home to many tourist attractions, such as Mamedamachi which is full of Edo atmosphere, and Oyamamachi which has become a mecca for popular manga.
There are also popular hot spring resorts such as Yufuin and Kurokawa in various locations along the bus route. -
Kamenoi Bus
Established in Oita Prefecture in 1928, the company's main service area includes Beppu and Yufuin, two of Japan's leading hot spring resorts and tourist destinations, and in addition to its mission to support the daily lives of local residents, it also plays a role in supporting the transportation of customers who come to the area for sightseeing.
Kumamoto
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Kyushu Sanko Bus / Sanko Bus
We are a bus operator that operates a "Route Bus Business" that covers all parts of Kumamoto Prefecture and an "Expressway Bus Business" that directly connects Kumamoto to major cities in Kyushu. We provide convenient and reliable services to everyone.
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Kumamoto Bus
We are a bus company with a history of 120 years since our founding. We operate from the center of Kumamoto prefecture to southeast area, and along these routes have stone bridges such as Tsujunkyo Bridge and Futamata Bridge, which were designated as national treasures in September 2023, and the Heitate Jingu Shrine in Ono.
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Kumamoto Electric Railway
We operate routes between central Kumamoto and the cities of Kikuchi, Koshi, and Kikuyo. It takes about 90 minutes to Kikuchi Onsen, known for its skin-improving effects hot springs, we meet wide range of purpose from everyday use to sightseeing.
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Kumamoto City Bus
This is a local bus that operates mainly in Kumamoto City. The Shiromegurin, a local bus that starts from Kumamoto Station and connects sightseeing spots around Kumamoto Castle, is also in operation.
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Kumamoto Ferry
Sea access connecting Kumamoto and Shimabara (Nagasaki) in about 30 minutes. The high-speed car ferry "Ocean Arrow" is a catamaran, so it has a sense of stability, and has a capacity of 51 passenger cars (or 9 large buses) and a passenger capacity of 430 people.
Miyazaki
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Miyazaki Kotsu
We are working for the development of Miyazaki through a various businesses which is aiming for "pursuing safety, being a safe and reliable group," "carrying dreams and excitement with a smile," and "challenging every possibility for tomorrow“ as our management philosophy.
Kagoshima
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Kagoshima City Transportation Bureau
In addition to operating local buses within Kagoshima City, we also operate the Kagoshima City View, which tours sightseeing spots in Kagoshima City, and the Sakurajima Island View, which tours sightseeing spots in the west area of Sakurajima.
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Kagoshima Kotsu
/Kagoshima Kotsu Kanko Bus
The largest bus company in Southern Kyushu, running in Kagoshima, a region rich in nature and hot springs.Why not travel not only within Kagoshima City, but also Nansatsu (Ibusuki, Kaseda), Hokusatsu (Kawauchi, Kokubu), and the Osumi Peninsula with Kagoshima Kotsu?
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Nangoku Kotsu
We operate buses mainly in Kagoshima City and the northern part of the prefecture (Kirishima City, Isa City, Izumi City, Satsumasendai City, etc.), as well as connecting buses to Kagoshima Airport and Expressway Bus to Fukuoka and Kumamoto.
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Kagoshima City Shipping Bureau
This car ferry connects Kagoshima City with Sakurajima and the Osumi Peninsula, and operates 24 hours a day (during the day, the ferry runs every 15 to 20 minutes).You can easily enjoy a 15-minute boat trip one way to the calm waters of Kinko Bay and Sakurajima, which looms right in front of you.
Shimonoseki, Nagato (Yamaguchi)
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Sanden Kotsu
We run bus services mainly in Shimonoseki City, also run Mine City, Nagato City, and Sanyo Onoda City. We also operate local bus routes in western Yamaguchi Prefecture, including Shimonoseki, the “Town of FUKU” overlooking Kanmon Straits, and expressway bus route “FUKU FUKU-go” that connects Shimonoseki and Fukuoka.
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Blue Line Kotsu
We operate local buses that pass through Tsunoshima (Shimonoseki City) which was ranked third by a major website as “The world’s must-see sight before you die”, as well as Mine City and Nagato City in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
History of SUNQ PASS
