Departure Time Changes at JR Tokushima Station City Bus Terminal and Kotobus Station Naruto IC During the Awa Odori Festival
【Departure Time Changes at JR Tokushima Station City Bus Terminal and Kotobus Station Naruto IC During the Awa Odori Festival】
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Due to traffic restrictions during the Awa Odori Festival from August 12 to August 15, 2026, the departure times from JR Tokushima Station City Bus Terminal and Kotobus Station Naruto IC for Shikoku-bound services to the Kanto, Nagoya, and Hokuriku areas will be changed as follows.
At JR Tokushima Station City Bus Terminal, our staff will check you in before boarding. You will be guided to your bus as soon as it is able to enter the terminal. Please note that other bus companies will follow the same boarding procedure, and the terminal is expected to be very crowded. Please make sure you board the correct bus.
Please also note that services from Shikoku to the Kanto area may be delayed due to traffic conditions.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
■ Period: August 12 (Wed) - August 15 (Sat), 2026
■ Affected Boarding Points and Departure Times During the Awa Odori Festival:
JR Tokushima Station City Bus Terminal (10:40 p.m.) / Kotobus Station Naruto IC (11:05 p.m.)
■ Affected Services:
Shikoku → Kanto / Shikoku → Nagoya / Shikoku → Hokuriku