| Nara has a highly developed bus service network crisscrossing the city. The bus service (Nara Kotsu) is an intrinsic part of the daily life of both residents and visitors to Nara. Long distance bus services are used by business and sightseeing travelers coming in and out of Nara, whereas sightseeing buses are often seen in various sightseeing spots for package tourists.
１） Boarding the Bus
There are two types of busses in Nara. One type allows passengers to board at the front of the bus and disembark at the rear. On this type of bus the fare is fixed and passengers pay their fare when they board the bus. On the other type, passengers take a numbered ticket as they board at the back of the bus, then pay the fare according to the number on the ticket as they get off at the front of the bus. The fare is indicated on display panel above the driver. |