Nara Kotsu Bonnet Bus 60th Anniversary Event 2026

Dates & time: November 28, 2026 (Sat) 10:00〜16:00
Price & booking: Bonnet bus tour: ¥2,000 per person (tax included) Tour tickets are sold at the venue on the day (no advance booking has been announced).
Venue & access: Nara Park Bus Terminal (East Building 1F, bus boarding area) 2 minutes' walk from the Kenchomae (Nara Kotsu bus) stop; 9 minutes' walk from Kintetsu Nara Station.

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Nara Park Bus Terminal (East Building 1F, bus boarding area), and 8 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Nara Kotsu's last remaining bonnet-nosed bus turned 60 on October 13, 2026, and this one-day event celebrates the milestone at Nara Park Bus Terminal. The highlight is a roughly 60-minute tour around autumn Nara Park aboard the vintage bus itself (20 seats per run, four runs). Between tours the bus is on display at the terminal. There are also handmade craft and workshop stalls, an N-gauge model railway diorama, LaQ building blocks for kids and a Nara Kotsu quiz contest, so it works for both longtime bus fans and families with children.

NOTE

Bonnet bus tour

Route: around Nara Park (planned)
4 runs (2 morning, 2 afternoon), about 60 minutes each, 20 passengers per run
Riders receive an original commemorative gift
Runs in rain; may be cancelled in stormy weather or due to vehicle trouble

At the venue

Bonnet bus on display (bus parking area, outside tour times)
Nara Kotsu original goods "Zuttonara" for sale
About 10 handmade and workshop stalls
Kids' activities and exhibits: LaQ blocks, N-gauge diorama, workshop by deer artist Megu, vintage bonnet bus photo exhibition
Stage and activities: Nara Kotsu quiz contest, stamp rally, photos with mascot Shika-kun, kids' uniform photos, Nara Prefectural Office choir performance and more

Organisers

Organized by Nara Kotsu Co., Ltd.
Co-organized by the Nara Park Bus Terminal Event Executive Committee
In cooperation with Nako Service Co., Ltd. and Tsumugu Marche PLUS

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FAQ

Can I book the bonnet bus tour in advance?

Tickets are sold at the venue on the day. Each of the four runs seats 20, and the fare is ¥2,000 per person (tax included).

Does the tour run in the rain?

Yes, it runs in the rain, but it may be cancelled in stormy weather or due to vehicle trouble.

Are there activities for children?

Yes: LaQ blocks, an N-gauge diorama, a workshop by deer artist Megu, kids' uniform photos and a stamp rally.