Key Facts
• Free shuttle bus connects 9 Kibi Region heritage sites from August 23 to October 5.
• Operates on weekends and holidays, totaling 16 days of service.
• Stops include JR Okayama Station, Kibi Shrine, and Zozan Burial Mound Visitor Center.
• Runs 7 times daily in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM.
• No reservations required; passengers can board and alight freely at stops.
• Events include a stamp rally at 5 stops, with prizes like tote bags.
• Zozan Visitor Center hosts Sunday markets with local produce and live music.
• Sake tasting events held near stops on September 20, 21, and 23.
• Quiz events at 7 locations offer melon juice as a reward for correct answers.
• Launched in 2021 to promote Kibi Region and Japanese heritage; 11,200 users in 2022.
• Timetables and event details available on the Okayama Tourism Convention Association website.
Summary
The free Kibi Roman shuttle bus will operate from August 23 to October 5, connecting nine key heritage sites in the Kibi Region, including shrines, burial mounds, and cultural landmarks. Running on weekends and holidays, the service offers seven daily trips in both directions, with no reservations required. Passengers can enjoy various events, such as a stamp rally, local markets, sake tastings, and quizzes, enhancing the cultural experience. Launched in 2021 to promote the region and its historical significance, the initiative attracted over 11,000 users last year. For schedules and event details, visit the Okayama Tourism Convention Association website.
