Ryujin Limited Bus
Kumano Hongu Line
4-day bus pass
- Adults3,500yen
- Children2,000yen
This is a special ticket for "unlimited rides for 4 days" on the Ryujin Bus Kumano Hongu Line. The bus runs along the Kumano Kodo, so it is recommended for travelers walking along the Kodo trail.
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Unlimited rides at a great price
Unlimited rides for 4 days on the Ryujin Bus Kumano Hongu Line. (limited to system numbers 80.81.84.85) Recommended for travel along the Kodo trail.
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Easy pre-purchase
No need to download apps, easy to purchase on the web. Social login is also supported. E-tickets are available for 4 days, so you don't have to worry about losing them.
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Convenient with smartphone
Easy to purchase and use with just your smartphone. Simply show the ticket screen on your smartphone to the driver when you get off. No need to pay detailed fare. Getting on and off the bus is smooth.
Easy purchase with smartphoneMobile ticket（e-ticket）
- Easily purchase tickets in advance
- No app download required
- No risk of losing your ticket
Handle everything with just your smartphone browser.
Purchase via smartphone
Also available at JR Kii-Tanabe Station [Ticket vending machine in the Tanabe Tourist Information Center].
Bus pass area
Ride the Kumano Hongu Line, which runs alongside the Kumano Kodo, as much as you like.
Easy access to the ancient trails of the Kumano Kodo
Departing from JR Kii-Tanabe Station / For traveling between routes / For traveling to hot springs or hotels
It can be used to get to "Takijiri Oji," the beginning of the Kumano Sanzan sanctuary, between the route and the inn, or when stopping at a hot spring. This tour is especially recommended for those who plan and walk the Kumano Kodo on their own.
Attention
- This ticket can only be used on the Ryujin Bus (Kumano Hongu Line).
- Limited to system numbers 80.81.84.85
Ryujin Bus
Kumano Hongu Line
- Bus Stop List
Easy walking courses, choices of hot springs, recommended souvenirs, and more. Discover more ways to enjoy Kumano Kodo, not just through the pilgrammage.
Receive an original souvenir!
Those who board with a bus pass will receive an original wooden bookmark as a commemorative gift. (One gift per each ticket purchased)
About purchase and use
How to buy
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Purchasing from your smartphonee-ticket
Please access the ticket sales site on your smartphone and purchase tickets.
Purchase via smartphone
Term of validity
- Please use within 30 days of the date of purchase.
- Valid for 4 days starting from first day of use.
Payment Method
- Credit card, smartphone payment (Apple Pay,Google Pay,PayPay)
- You can purchase tickets for up to 10 people (5 adults and 5 children) at once.
- Please note that all the people selected in the number of passengers must be on board together when boarding.
- After purchase, the ticket will not be displayed on any device other than the one on which it was activated.
- We cannot refund any fares paid if you boarded the Kumano Hongu Line before using this ticket.
- If you purchased a bus pass on your smartphone, refunds are only available if the ticket is unused and within the expiration date. (However, a refund fee of 500 yen, tax included, will be charged separately.)
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If purchasing from a ticket vending machinePaper ticket
Please purchase tickets from the ticket vending machine at the Tanabe Tourist Information Center before boarding the bus on the day of use.
Tanabe Tourist Information Center
1-20 Minato, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama 646-0031, Japan
Business hours 9:00〜18:00
Term of validity
- 4 days from the date of purchase.
Payment Method
- Pay by cash, credit card or IC card
- Cannot be transferred to another person.
- Cannot be reissued if lost.
- We cannot refund any fares paid if you boarded the Kumano Hongu Line before using this ticket.
- Bus passes purchased from ticket vending machines cannot be refunded under any circumstances. (Including natural disasters, etc.)
How to use
When you get off the bus, please show your e-ticket or paper ticket to the driver.
How to receive your souvenirs
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For elctronic tickets
- When you get off the bus, press the "Use Ticket" button on your purchased ticket, turn on the camera, and show your ticket to the driver.
- Read the coupon QR code with the activated camera, enter the number of coupons, and press the "Use Ticket" button.
- The driver will confirm the use of your ticket and give you a souvenir.
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For paper tickets
- Please show the driver the ticket when you get off the bus.
- The driver will punch the ticket and give you a souvenir.
FAQ
About purchasing a bus pass
- Do bus passes have an expiration date?
If purchased on a smartphone, the expiration date for e-tickets is 30 days from the date of purchase.
Paper tickets purchased from the ticket vending machine in the Tanabe Tourist Information Center can be used for 4 days from the day of purchase. Please purchase tickets on the day of boarding.
- Can I purchase bus passes for more than one person at a time?
E-tickets purchased from a smartphone can be used to purchase tickets for up to 10 people (5 adults and 5 children) at one time.
Paper tickets purchased from the ticket vending machine in the Tanabe Tourist Information Center will be issued one at a time for each person.
- When is the latest I can purchase a ticket?
E-tickets purchased from a smartphone can be purchased on the bus after boarding.
Paper tickets purchased from the ticket vending machine in the Tanabe Tourist Information Center can be purchased up to the time of boarding.
- I purchased an e-ticket on my smartphone, but the ticket display screen shows "No ticket has been activated".
Please make sure that the e-tickets you have purchased have been activated. For details on how to activate, please refer to the Detailed usage instructions.
- Where can I see the e-tickets I have purchased?
You can check your purchase history (before, during, and after use) from the "Purchased" screen.
- Can I change the number of people on the e-tickets I have already purchased?
Once purchased, the number of people on the ticket cannot be changed. If you need to add more people, you can purchase additional tickets separately without a refund.
If you need to reduce the number of people, please refund the purchased tickets and purchase them again with the correct number of people. In that case, a refund fee of 500 yen (tax included) will be charged.
Regarding refunds and changes
- Is it possible to get a refund?
"If purchased on a smartphone, a refund is only possible if the e-ticket is unused and within the expiration date. In that case, a refund fee of 500 yen (tax included) will be charged."
Paper tickets purchased from the ticket vending machine in the Tanabe Tourist Information Center are non-refundable. (including natural disasters, etc.)
- How do I refund an e-ticket?
For refund methods, please see here.
- Can I cancel the use of a ticket that I have started using?
Once a ticket has been used, it cannot be canceled. (Including natural disasters, etc.)
Regarding the usage of bus passes
- I purchased an e-ticket, but it doesn't appear on the "Tickets" screen, and it also disappears from the screen before use.
Please check on each screen of the Purchased tab to make sure that you have not changed the type or that the item has not been used due to the expiration date.
If it is not displayed on the used screen, please log out and log in again.
- Can I use my e-ticket offline?
E-tickets cannot be used offline when purchasing tickets or starting to use tickets. A working internet connection is required. Please turn on the mobile communication function of your smartphone or other device or use a Wi-Fi connection.
The ticket screen may not be displayed depending on the OS or browser of the device you are using, although it is designed to work offline. In such cases, please use the system online.
- My electronic ticket cannot be displayed due to the device's battery running out, offline, etc.
If you cannot show your e-ticket when you get off the bus, you will be asked to pay the full fare in cash or other payment method.
Click here for other frequently asked questions.
Or, please access from "My Page" -> "Contact Us".
Click here for other frequently asked questions.
Or, please access from "My Page" -> "Contact Us".
Contact Us
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About bus services
Ryujin Jidosha Co., Ltd.
0739-22-2100 8:30 ~ 17:30 Year-round
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For ticket Inquiries
QUICK TRIP
support@quicktrip.jp [My Page] > [Contact Us] 9:00 ~ 17:00 Year-round
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