AsiaNet 65314
 
CHIBA, Japan, Aug. 5, 2016 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
 
The Chiba Prefectural Government will offer "Highway Bus" services limited to a period from Sept. 17 to Oct. 31, 2016, providing passengers boarding and disembarking from Narita Airport with charge-free bus trips to famous tourist spots in the prefecture, including Kamogawa and Choshi. The bus services, all short-distance trips from Narita Airport, will take passengers to attractive destinations of Chiba, including those offering magnificent views and irresistible tastes.
 
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The Highway Bus services are available free of charge to passengers using either incoming or outgoing flights from Narita Airport. Consider taking a Highway Bus ride to enjoy Chiba before departing from or after arriving at Narita Airport.  
 
1. Operating period:
   45 days from Sept. 17 to Oct. 31, 2016   
 
2. Operating courses (2 routes)
    (1) Shuttle trip from Narita Airport to Kamogawa
    (via Ichihara, Ohara, Onjuku and Katsuura)  
    The Kamogawa Sea World is a popular marine resort for observing various marine animals and experiencing various hands-on programs.
 
    (2) Round trip from Narita Airport via Choshi, Sawara, Sosa and Asahi.
     Sawara/Choshi, a Japan Heritage site, still has rows of houses reminiscent of the elegance of the Edo era (1603-1867).
 
3. Tour details
   (1) Number of trips per day
   Kamogawa course: 3 shuttle trips per day
   Choshi course  : 4 round trips per day, including 2 Sawara trips and
                         2 Sosa/Asahi trips
 
    (2) Fare
    One-day tickets: 1,000 yen for Kamogawa course and 700 yen for Choshi course
 
    *Half fare for primary school children, free for preschool children, and also free for passengers on flights to and from Narita Airport. 
 
    (3) Registration
    Please visit our website (http://www.chibustory.jp/en/) for registration. 
 
   (4) Others
   Special benefits available to bearers of the bus ticket at various stops along the bus routes.
 
For details, please visit http://www.chibustory.jp/doc/pamphlet_en.pdf 
 
Source: Transportation Planning Division, Chiba Prefectural Government
 
--BERNAMA