Interchange Bus Stops, found near highway interchanges, primarily serve long-distance buses traveling between cities. These stops have minimal facilities, such as small shelters or waiting areas, and are designed for quick stops, making them unsuitable for extended waits or sightseeing. Regular Bus Stops are common in urban and suburban areas, catering to local buses for short-distance travel within a city or town. They usually feature basic amenities like a signpost with a timetable and occasionally a shelter or bench, ideal for local trips to nearby attractions, shops, or restaurants. Bus Terminals & Bus Centers, larger facilities often located near major train stations or city centers, accommodate both intercity and local buses. They offer various amenities, including ticket counters, waiting areas, restrooms, and shops, serving as key hubs for transferring between different modes of transportation or starting journeys to other cities.

On January 16 (Thursday) and January 17 (Friday), large-scale traffic restrictions will be implemented on roads in Kobe City due to the 30th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony for the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. Traffic congestion is expected before and after the restriction periods. Therefore, bus services will be adjusted as follows.

〇Thursday, January 16, 2025
【Sannomiya-Sumoto Line】
(Shinki) Sumoto BC 10:30 departure to Kobe Sannomiya ⇒ Changed to terminate at Kōsoku Maiko.
【Sannomiya-Fukura Line】
(Awaji) Fukura 8:20 departure to Kobe Sannomiya ⇒ Changed to terminate at Kōsoku Maiko.
(Shinki) Fukura 9:50 departure to Kobe Airport ⇒ Changed to terminate at Kōsoku Maiko.
(Shinki) Kobe Airport 12:30 departure to Fukura ⇒ Departure changed to Kobe Sannomiya at 13:05.
【Sannomiya-Nishiura Line】
(Shinki) Takadaya 10:14 departure to Kobe Airport ⇒ Changed to terminate at Kōsoku Maiko.

〇Friday, January 17, 2025
【Sannomiya-Sumoto Line】
(Awaji) Sumoto BC 12:00 departure to Kobe Sannomiya ⇒ Changed to terminate at Kōsoku Maiko.
【Sannomiya-Fukura Line】
(Awaji) Fukura 11:40 departure to Kobe Sannomiya ⇒ Changed to terminate at Kōsoku Maiko.
【Sannomiya-Nishiura Line】
(Shinki) Takadaya 12:06 departure to Kobe Airport ⇒ Changed to terminate at Kobe Sannomiya.
(Awaji) Takadaya 14:06 departure to Kobe Sannomiya ⇒ Changed to terminate at Kōsoku Maiko.

〇Regarding General Public Sending-off and imperial visiting for Their Majesties the Emperor(天皇) and Empress(皇后).
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〇Alternative Bus Stops for Each Bus Company
● Awaji Kotsu. (External Link)
● Honshi Kaikyo Bus (External Link)
● West Japan JR Bus (External Link)
● Shinkibus Bus (External Link)