Hiroshima - Matsue Highway Bus FAQ

We have gathered the most asked questions in our FAQ.

Q.1. When is this discount available?
A.1. This discounted price is available for bus journeys from April 1st, 2025 to March 31st, 2026.

To avail of the offer, you must fulfill the following 2 requirements.

1. Be visiting Japan under a Short-Term Stay visa status.
2. Fill out a survey.

*Please see Question 3 regarding requirement 1.
*The survey will be handed to you upon purchasing tickets to fulfill requirement 2.

Fill out the survey and hand it to the staff at the ticket counter.

Q.2. Can I book these discounted tickets in advance over the phone or online?
A.2. You cannot. However, you can you can purchase tickets at the sale locations up to 7 days before your bus journey.

There are three ticket counter you can purchase the discounted tickets from:
1. Hiroshima Bus Center (Hiroshima Sogo 3rd Floor)
2. Bus Ticket Counter (Hiroshima Shinkansen Exit Transportation Information)
3. Ichibata Bus Matsue Station Front Ticket Center (in front of JR Matsue Station)

Q .3. What do I need to have when purchasing a ticket?
A. 3. All those who will take the bus must show their passports. Only those with the Short Term Stay immigration stamp or sticker in their passport can purchase the discounted ticket.

Q. 4. Do visitors on a Digital Nomad visa qualify for the discount.
A. 4. As the Digital Nomad Visa is intended for those wishing to do work in Japan, rather than solely for the intention of tourism, those in Japan on a Digital Nomad visa are not eligible for the discounted ticket price.