About SUNQ PASS Steering Committee

The SUNQ PASS Steering Committee is the issuing and operating organization of the "SUNQ PASS", organized by 46 businesses in the Kyushu 7 prefectures in Japan + Shimonoseki, Nagato.

  • 46 participating businesses Bureau
  • History of SUNQ PASS

47 participating businesses Bureau
(In no particular order)

Fukuoka

  • 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 Municipal Transportation Bureau)

    Kitakyushu Municipal Bus runs in Yahatanishi-ku, Kokurakita-ku, Tobata-ku, Ashiya-cho, and Mizumaki-cho around Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu City.
    For a trip to Kitakyushu City, which is full of attractions and has been selected as one of Japan's new top three night view cities No.1, take a city bus.

  • Kyushu Kyuko Bus

    Express 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 new night views!

  • Fukuoka City Ferry

    We offer petit boat trips to "Shiga Island" and "Nokonoshima," two of Fukuoka City's most popular tourist destinations, to "Shiga Island," where gold seals have been unearthed and is a popular place for cycling and swimming, and to "Nokonoshima," where fishing, camping, and seasonal flowers can be enjoyed.

  • Kanmon Steamship

    Kanmon Liaison Boat: The liaison boat connects Karato Pier in Shimonoseki and Marine Gate Moji in Moji in about 5 minutes, offering views of Kanmon Bridge and Ganryu Island be able to enjoyed.



Saga

  • Saga City Bus
    (Saga City Transportation Bureau)

    It operates mainly in the urban area of Saga City. Every year in November, the Saga International Balloon Fiesta, the largest hot air balloon competition in Japan, is held.The spectacle of balloons filling the sky of Saga is It's overwhelming.

  • Showa Automobile

    We operate Express Buses 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

  • 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 Express Buses connecting Nagasaki with the four prefectures in Kyushu. We look forward to serving you!

  • Saihi Automobile

    Saihi Bus operates route buses throughout Sasebo and neighbouring municipalities, as well as Express Buses and Iimited Express Buses connecting Sasebo (Huistenbosch) to Fukuoka City, Nagasaki City and Nagasaki Airport.


  • Shimabara Railway

    We operate buses to serve as a means of transportation for our customers, mainly around the Shimabara Peninsula, but also as far as Isahaya and Fukuoka. We also operate a ferry service between Kuchinotsu Port and Onike Port as a route connecting Nagasaki and Kumamoto Prefectures.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Oita Kotsu Group

    We operate buses in Oita and Beppu, as well as in the northern and western areas of the prefecture, and airport limousine buses connecting various locations in the prefecture to Oita Airport. Comfortable travel companion, Please use the buses of Oita Kotsu Group (Oita Kotsu/Kokuto Kanko Bus/Okouhoku Bus/Kusu Kanko Bus).

  • 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 in Oita Prefecture, where our company is headquartered, is home to many tourist spots, including Mameda Town, which is full of the atmosphere of Edo (old Tokyo), and Daisen Town, which has become a sacred place 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

  • 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 "Express Bus Business" that directly connects Kumamoto to major cities in Kyushu. We provide convenient and reliable services to everyone.


  • Kumamoto Bus

    The business has been in business for 112 years. The line runs mainly from the center of Kumamoto Prefecture to the southeast, and along the route there are 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.

  • Kumamoto Electric Railway

    We operate routes between central Kumamoto and the cities of Kikuchi, Koshi, and Kikuyo. Kikuchi Onsen, a hot spring known for its beautiful skin, is approximately 90 minutes away, and can be used for a wide range of purposes from daily use to sightseeing.

  • 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.



  • 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

  • Miyazaki Kotsu

    With our management philosophy of "pursuing safety, being a safe and reliable group," "carrying dreams and excitement with a smile," and "challenging every possibility for tomorrow," we are working for the development of Miyazaki through a variety of businesses.

Kagoshima

  • 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.


  • Kagoshima Kotsu

    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?

  • Nankoku 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 Express Buses to Fukuoka and Kumamoto.


  • Kagoshima City Ship department

    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 Island, which looms right in front of you.

Shimonoseki, Nagato (Yamaguchi)

  • Sanden Kotsu

    Mainly located in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, it operates Mine City, Nagato City, and Sanyo-Onoda City.We operate route buses in western Yamaguchi Prefecture, including Shimonoseki, the "city of Fuku" overlooking the Kanmon Strait, and the express bus "Fukufuku", which connects Shimonoseki and Fukuoka.

  • Blue Line Kotsu

    We operate a route bus that passes through Tsunoshima, Shimonoseki City Tunoshima, Yamaguchi Prefecture, which was ranked 3rd in the ``Beautiful Views of the World You Must See Before You Die!'', Mine City, and Nagato City.



History of SUNQ PASS