Business Overview
Introducing the core businesses of Kotobus, always challenging new ventures beyond bus services.
Something New!
Contributing to the community through "Mobility x Tourism."
In addition to our core mobility business, which is the origin of Kotobus, we have also ventured into various fields such as travel-related businesses and destination management businesses, in response to changing times. All of these ideas were born out of prioritizing our customers and have been brought to life. Please take a look at the development stories behind our unique services.
Mobility Company
We respond to a wide range of mobility needs, prioritizing safety and security, through sightseeing buses, highway buses, taxis, and AI on-demand transportation.
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Kotobus Express
A highway and night bus service connecting the four prefectures of Shikoku (Kagawa, Tokushima, Kochi, Ehime) with Tokyo and Nagoya.
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Kotobus Charters
Reservations for chartered buses and microbuses in Kagawa, Tokushima, Kochi, and Ehime.
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Kotohira mobi
A new ride-sharing service.
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Konpira Pilgrimage Climbing Shuttle
Shuttle service to the entrance of Kotohira-gu Shrine (Daimon). The journey takes up to 10 minutes. The one-way fare is 700 yen per person.
Travel Company
Kotobus Tours are known for their unique planning. We offer tours such as the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage by bus or taxi and walking pilgrim tours. Additionally, we provide a variety of unique experiences like online bus tours and Udon Taxi. We also cater to group and corporate travel needs.
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Kotobus Tours
We assist in creating memorable journeys through one-on-one communication with each customer and small surprises.
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Shikoku Pilgrimage Center
As a specialized company for the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, we offer bus and taxi pilgrimages as well as walking pilgrim tours.
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Vacation Club
For bus tours from Kagawa, Tokushima, Kochi, and Ehime to Tokyo Disneyland, skiing, and snowboarding, leave it to "Vacation Club."
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Udon Taxi
Drivers with specialized knowledge guide you through the history and culture of udon, how to eat authentic udon, and the ordering system.
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Setouchi Triennale 2022
A tour to slowly visit islands by charter boat and appreciate artworks with a guide, allowing you to deeply experience the charm of the art festival. (Next scheduled for 2025)
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Online Bus Tours
Invented by Kotobus during the COVID-19 pandemic when real travel was not possible. These tours, guided by VTubers, are also used for company events and travel fairs.
Kotohira DMC Business
Kotohira, the town at the gate of Konpira-san, faces numerous regional challenges, including being designated as a municipality at risk of disappearing. We are dedicated to creating a sustainable, livable tourist town by leveraging the area's characteristics as a tourist destination and the sharing economy.
[Regional planning, content development, overseas sales representation]
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Kotori Coworking & Hostel
A co-living space combined with Shikoku's first coworking space, designed for nomadic workers and digital nomads traveling the world.
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Konpira Five Highways Cycle Route
Let's ride the new Konpira Five Highways by bicycle! Courses are available for everyone from complete beginners to serious cyclists.
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Konpira Kabuki
Every year, we sell a theater set that includes admission to the Shikoku Konpira Kabuki Great Theater, a program, a bento box (souvenir in the afternoon), tea, sweets, and a towel.
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Shikoku Share Summit 2023 in Kotohira
A conference will be held to learn about the sharing economy and mutual assistance society, with the themes of ``From public assistance to mutual assistance'' and ``Local areas play the leading role, individuals play the leading role.''