【Sunrise-go サンライズ号】
Kobe / Osaka / Kyoto
Kobe, the most popular destinations are Shin-Kobe Ropeway, Chinatown, Mariken Park, Arima Hot-spring, Kobe City Museum and more..
Osaka, the most popular destinations are Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Aquarium, Umeda Sky Building and more..
Kyoto, the most popular destinations are Golden Pavilion, Siver Pavilion, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Fushimi Inari and more..
- Sunrise-go Bus is bound for Kumamoto ⇔ Kobe / Osaka / Kyoto
- Sunrise-go Bus runs every night. The fare varies on the weekdays and weekends.
- Kumamoto ⇔ Kobe : around 9 hours 30 minutes
- Kumamoto ⇔ Osaka : around 10 hours
- Kumamoto ⇔ Kyoto : around 12 hours
Due to COVID-19, temporarily all Night Buses has been suspended. More..
Blog : Best way to travel & things to do
(Experience Traditional Japan)
I have been in Osaka and Kyoto many times but, this is my first travel from Kumamoto. Kyoto is an incredible city. The traditional culture, Palaces, Temples connect you with the real Japanese culture. That’s the reason it attracts most foreign visitors. By the way, before Tokyo, Kyoto was a capital of Japan. Here is all the tips how to travel Kyoto and what to do in Kyoto.
Route and Stops
Kumamoto → Kobe / Osaka / Kyoto
 | Seibushako |
 | Kumamoto Sta. |
| Sakuramachi Bus Terminal |
| Kumamoto Kenchou-Mae |
| Matsunomoto |
| Musashigaoka |
| Ueki Interchange |
| Sannomiya BT |
| Osaka Sta. / Higashiumeda |
| Nanba / OCAT |
| Abenobashi Sta. (JR Tennoji Sta.) |
 | Kyoto Eki Hachijouguchi (Kyoto Sta.) |
Kobe / Osaka / Kyoto → Kumamoto
| Kyoto Eki Hachijouguchi (Kyoto Sta.) |
| Abenobashi Sta. (JR Tennoji Sta.) |
| Nanba / OCAT |
| Osaka Sta. / Higashiumeda |
| Sannomiya BT |
| Ueki Interchange |
| Musashigaoka |
| Matsunomoto |
| Kumamoto Kenchou-Mae |
| Sakuramachi Bus Terminal |
| Kumamoto Sta. |
| Seibushako |
- Getting on only
- Getting off only
Route and Stops
Kumamoto → Kobe / Osaka / Kyoto
| Seibushako |
| Kumamoto Sta. |
| Sakuramachi Bus Terminal |
| Kumamoto Kenchou-Mae |
| Matsunomoto |
| Musashigaoka |
| Ueki Interchange |
| Sannomiya BT |
| Osaka Sta. / Higashiumeda |
| Nanba / OCAT |
| Abenobashi Sta. (JR Tennoji Sta.) |
| Kyoto Eki Hachijouguchi (Kyoto Sta.) |
Kobe / Osaka / Kyoto → Kumamoto
| Kyoto Eki Hachijouguchi (Kyoto Sta.) |
| Abenobashi Sta. (JR Tennoji Sta.) |
| Nanba / OCAT |
| Osaka Sta. / Higashiumeda |
| Sannomiya BT |
| Ueki Interchange |
| Musashigaoka |
| Matsunomoto |
| Kumamoto Kenchou-Mae |
| Sakuramachi Bus Terminal |
| Kumamoto Sta. |
| Seibushako |
Time Tables
Kumamoto → Kobe / Osaka / Kyoto
| Seibushako | 20:25 |
| Kumamoto Sta. | 20:45 |
| Sakuramachi Bus Terminal | 21:00 |
| Kumamoto Kenchou-Mae | 21:14 |
| Matsunomoto | 21:24 |
| Musashigaoka | 21:28 |
| Ueki Interchange | 21:39 |
| Sannomiya BT | 6:03 |
| Osaka Sta. / Higashiumeda | 6:57 |
| Nanba Sta. / OCAT | 7:17 |
| Abenobashi Sta. (JR Tennoji Sta.) | 7:38 |
| Kyoto Eki Hachijouguchi (Kyoto Sta.) | 8:49 |
Kobe / Osaka / Kyoto→ Kumamoto
| Kyoto Eki Hachijouguchi (Kyoto Sta.) | 20:25 |
| Abenobashi Eki (JR Tennoji Sta.) | 21:40 |
| Nanba Sta. / OCAT | 22:00 |
| Osaka Sta. / Higashiumeda | 22:20 |
| Sannomiya BT | 23:10 |
| Ueki Interchange | 7:33 |
| Musashigaoka | 7:44 |
| Matsunomoto | 7:48 |
| Kumamoto Kenchou-Mae | 7:58 |
| Sakuramachi Bus Terminal | 8:12 |
| Kumamoto Sta. | 8:27 |
| Seibushako | 8:47 |
Fare (Oneway)
Kumamoto Kobe/Osaka/Kyoto
Date A: 8000 JPY/Person
Date B: 9500 JPY/Person
Date C: 10700 JPY/Person
Date D: 11700 JPY/Person
- Adult : Aged 12+ (Full price ticket)
- Child : Aged between 6 to 12 (Half-price of adult ticket)
- Infant : Aged below of 6 (Free for 1 infant*; from 2nd infant the child fare is charged)
*Please buy a child ticket if you need a seat.
Terms of service
Information:-
- Children below the age of 6, if accompanied by an adult and not occupying a seat, will be free of charge.
Not more than two children will be carried free of charge for any one adult. - Cancellation policy: 110 JPY/Person for cancellation fee will be charged before journey. No refund after departure of the bus.
- Passengers who are not at the bus stop after scheduled departure time are not guaranteed a seat assignment.
- The bus schedule may be adjusted subject to traffic and weather conditions without prior notice to passengers.
- Smoking on buses is strictly prohibited.
- Pets are not allowed on bus and trunk.
- Please read Terms and Conditions for more information.