Experience Riding a Bonnet Bus

A special ride on a retro Bonnet Bus (an old-fashioned bus with a protruding hood from the Showa era) to view the Kurihara countryside and townscape. The experience allows riders to enjoy a unique bodily sensation from the bus's gentle swaying, which is not felt in modern buses. The recommended ride time is 30 minutes to 1 hour to prevent discomfort from the suspension.

Details

Plan Price: ¥80,900 per bus

What’s Included: Driver fee, conductor fee, bus rental fee, fuel, insurance, arrangement fee

Not Included: Transportation to and from meeting place, personal expenses (beverages, etc.)

Set Dates: April–November*
*Depending on snow conditions, there may be days when the bus cannot operate.

Excluded Dates: December–March*
*Negotiable depending on snow and weather conditions

Time Length: 30 minutes – 1 hour

Meeting Place & Time: According to client’s request*
*Please be aware that we may not be able to accommodate certain pick-up location requests.

Map: Not specified; Meeting location is “According to client’s request”

Min. # of Participants: 1 person

Max. # of Participants: 20 riders per vehicle*
*Can accommodate up to 40 riders if 2 buses are used

Supported Languages: Japanese

Plan Details

A special ride on a retro Bonnet Bus to take in the peaceful landscape of the Kurihara countryside. The Bonnet Bus is an old-fashioned vehicle in which the mounted hood prodtrudes outward from the front of the vehicle, a type of bus which was widely used across Japan during the Showa era (1926–1989). In Kurihara, this bus can be seen running during special events such as the town Night Market.

The gentle swaying makes riders feel as if they are transported to the past. Enjoy feeling as if you have stepped back in time as you ride along, gazing out at the nature and townscape of Kurihara, Miyagi.

Course Details

A ride on a retro Bonnet Bus to take in the peaceful townscape and natural landscape of Kurihara.

Assuming a ride distance of up to about 50 kilometers, the Bonnet Bus can transport you from your desired pick-up point to drop-off point. Although it is possible to accommodate requests of over 50 km (for example, a ride from Sendai to Kurihara), please be aware that a long ride may feel burdensome because some riders may find the bus’s suspension uncomfortable over long distances.

Necessary When Making a Reservation

1. Representative’s name

2. Number of riders

3. Desired date and time

4. Desired pick-up location*

5. Desired drop-off location*
*Please be aware that we may not be able to accommodate certain pick-up and drop-off location requests.

Other (Notes)

– Taking into account space for luggage space, the maximum number of riders is set at 20. In the event of a booking request for more than 20 riders, 2 buses can be provided.

– In order to prevent discomfort caused by the bus’s suspension, the recommended ride time is 30 minutes to 1 hour. For details regarding ride distance, please inquire.

Cancellation Policy: 14–8 days prior to use date: 20% of bus rental price
7 days–24 hours prior to use time: 30% of bus rental price
1 day prior to use date: 50% of bus rental price
Day of use: 100%

Closing Date: 1 month prior to desired date

Operating Company: Muikamachi LLC
Email：muikamachi.llc@gmail.com

Inquiries: Miyagi Prefecture Tourism Federation
14th floor of the Miyagi Prefectural Government Building, 3-8-1, Hon-cho, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi, Japan 〒980-8570
Tel: +81-22-221-1864　Fax: +81-22-211-2829
Email: dmo@miyagi-kankou.or.jp
Business Days: Monday to Friday
Business Hours: 8:30 am – 5:15 pm (JST)