Due to expected crowding on Saturday 6 September, Sunday 7 September, and Saturday 13 September, reservations will be required for the Sakurajima Station shuttle bus from Yumeshima Transportation Terminal 1 after 20:00.
Those without a reservation will not be able to board the Sakurajima Station shuttle bus, so please use alternative means of transportation.
Please note that once you exit through the West Gate, you will not be able to reach the East Gate without re-entering the Expo site.
1. Dates and Times of the Reservation Only System
- Applicable Dates (Attachment 1)
・Saturday 6 September
・Sunday 7 September
・Saturday 13 September – Monday 13 October
- Applicable Time
・Return buses from Yumeshima Transportation Terminal 1 to Sakurajima Station from 20:00 until the last departure
2. Boarding Method During Reservation-Only Times
・Only those with reservations will be able to ride the bus on the above dates and times. Those without reservations cannot board. (Attachment 2)
・If you are late for your reserved time, you will not be allowed to board.
* Unused tickets can be refunded before the end of the same day.
3. Boarding Method Outside of Reservation-Only Times
・As before, reservations are not required but priority boarding will be given to those with reservations. As of 2 September, reservations after 20:00 are almost full so even if you wait for a long time, you may not be able to board without a reservation. Please pay attention to announcements and signage at the Expo site and Transportation Terminal.
(For Reference ①)
Sakurajima Station -> Yumeshima Transportation Terminal 1: No changes
・From the first departure until 10:30, boarding is limited to those with reservations (reservation-only).
・After 10:30, those with reservations will be given priority boarding.
(For Reference ②)
Other Bus Services
・Shuttle buses from stations other than Sakurajima Station
No changes (reservation-only)
・P&R Shuttle Buses (Maishima, Sakai, Amagasaki)
No changes (priority boarding for reservation holders)
・Expressway buses (excluding buses to Kobe Sannomiya (Shinki Bus))
No changes (reservation-only)
・Expressway buses (to Kobe Sannomiya (Shinki Bus))
No changes (first‑come, first‑served: boarding closes when queue is full)
・Ship shuttle buses / ferry shuttle buses
No changes (ship/ferry ticket holders only)
(Transportation Bureau)