The best way to get to and from Nijigen no Mori from Tokyo (day trip/public transportation version)
The best way to get to and from Nijigen no Mori from Tokyo (day trip/public transportation version)
Target audience for this article
- Those who live far from Awaji Island such as Tokyo and are considering access to Nijigen no Mori on a day trip from Tokyo
Hello.This is Nijigen no Mori.
I hear that Nijigen no Mori, located on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, is difficult to get to without a car.
First of all, Awaji Island does not have a railroad and there is no nearest station.
Instead, there are express buses from various places in the Kinki area, but there are a lot more types of routes than railways.
The reason why it is difficult to consider the route is that the transfer route is very complicated.
In this article, we will introduce the best outbound and return routes for those who want to enjoy Nijigen no Mori on a day trip from the so-called metropolitan area centered on Tokyo.
This article is information as of July 2024, 10.If there is a schedule update, etc., there is a possibility that the timing of the transfer will be off.
In addition, we will guide you assuming a schedule for Saturdays and Sundays.Please be aware that the timetable differs on weekdays, so you may not be able to travel with the plan we provide.
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- If you are a day trip from Tokyo and are concerned about the number of transfers, you can play for 17 hours from the time the park opens until after 7:XNUMX pm!
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- Outbound main plan: Departure from Tokyo Station at 6:1 a.m. / Nozomi No. XNUMX boarding plan
- Shin-Kobe Station
- Nijigennomori (Highway Oasis)
- Free shuttle bus operated by Pasona Group Timetable before and after arrival of Kakehashi Nijigennomori (outbound trip)
- Outbound route sub-plan: Departure from Shinagawa Station at 6:99 am / Boarding plan for Nozomi No.XNUMX
- Shin-Kobe Station->Sannomiya Station
- If you miss the 99:8 departure from JR Sannomiya Station on the punctual Nozomi No. 50 route (sub-sub plan)
- Return trip main plan: 17:43 Nijigen no Mori (from Highway Oasis)
- Tokyo-bound Shinkansen timetable (return) departing from Shin-Kobe around 19:XNUMX
- Free shuttle bus operated by Pasona Group Transfer information (return trip)
- Let's finish the toilet before getting on the bus bound for Awaji IC
- Awaji IC (bus)
- Return trip sub-plan: Free shuttle bus departing at 7:24 p.m.
- Nijigen no Mori F parking lot
- JR Maiko Station
- If you miss the last Shinkansen
- Shin-Osaka Station -> Tokyo Station (first train)
- About attractions that can be played in the case of a day trip to Tokyo
- Time required to experience each attraction
- Summary
If you are a day trip from Tokyo and are concerned about the number of transfers, you can play for 17 hours from the time the park opens until after 7:XNUMX pm!
In this article, we will introduce a round-trip plan for coming to Nijigen no Mori as fast as possible from Tokyo and enjoying until the last train.
Map: Nijigen no Mori
As mentioned above, Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, where Nijigen no Mori is located, does not have a train station, and is mainly accessed by express bus from Honshu.For this reason, the presence or absence of traffic congestion on the road greatly affects the arrival time.
Especially on weekends and holidays, the number of families going out all over the country increases, and the possibility of traffic jams occurring in the morning increases.20~30We recommend moving with a delay of about a minute in mind.
This time, the shortest move from Tokyo to Nijigen no Mori is the main1We will introduce a plan that allows you to change trains once, but this time we will also introduce a sub-plan that places the utmost importance on arriving on time.
For this plan, morning10Arrive at Nijigen no Mori before noon5You can spend time at Nijigen no Mori until the end of time.
Due to time restrictions, it is difficult to play attractions that are open after the evening, such as Night Walk, but most of the other content can be played.
Outbound main plan: Departure from Tokyo Station at 6:1 a.m. / Nozomi No. XNUMX boarding plan
Tokyo(JR lines)

Reserved seat 15,890 yen

JR Shinkansen Nozomi No.1 bound for Hakata
*Nozomi No. 06 departing at 06:101 is OK during the busy season.

Shin-Kobe(JR Sanyo Shinkansen/Highway Bus)


Bridge Nijigen no Mori No. 101 - Sumoto BC bound

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outbound transfer1The easy plan is the Nozomi Shinkansen that departs from Tokyo Station.1It is a plan to get on No.
In fact, there is a direct bus called "Kakehashi Nijigen no Mori" that departs from Shin-Kobe Station to Nijigen no Mori.
Tokyo Station6If you go to Shin-Kobe Station on the first Shinkansen, you can transfer at just the right time, and if you are on time, you can arrive at Nijigen no Mori just before the opening of Nijigen no Mori.
Benefits of adopting this plan3Two.
First of all, it's easy.
Since there is only one transfer, it is very easy to transfer even if you have a lot of luggage.
Next, at Shin-Kobe Station1as soon as you step outHighway Bus Bus Stop (Link: Honshi Kaikyo Bus Stop Page)Another point is that the transfer distance from the Shinkansen platform is very short.
Map: Shin-Kobe Station
Furthermore, 20Because there is a transfer time of less than a minute, Shin-Kobe Station1You can afford to shop at the XNUMX-Eleven on the floor.
The disadvantages are3There are two.
First1As mentioned above, the first is the risk of traffic jams.In the case of this plan, the travel distance by highway bus is longer than other plans, and the impact is very large.
2The corner is where you get off the bus.
Depending on the attraction you play, it can be an advantage or a disadvantage, but the bus stop you get off at is "Nijigen no Mori (Highway Oasis)".
Map: Nijigen no Mori (Highway Oasis)
The bus stop for this plan, "Nijigen no Mori (Highway Oasis)," is the arrival point of the east entrance of Awajishima Prefectural Park, where Nijigen no Mori is located. "Dragon Quest Island," "Godzilla Intercept Operation," and "Monster Hunter: The Field" are on the west side of the park, so you will need to walk from the bus stop to get there.20It takes about a minute.on the other hand,2024The entrance to the currently ongoing "BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Arc" x Nijigen no Mori collaboration event is quite close by.
*The red dotted area of the park depicted on the map above is where the tramcars (fee required) run on a regular schedule, so please consider using it when playing "Dragon Quest Island," "Godzilla Intercept Operation," or "Monster Hunter: The Field."
3Finally, the route changes during certain periods such as Golden Week.
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During certain periods, the bus will stop at the Awaji IC express bus stop instead of Nijigen no Mori (Highway Oasis).During this period, you will need to take the free shuttle bus operated by the Pasona Group to the "Nijigen no Mori F parking lot".This shuttle bus runs about once every 30 minutes before and after the arrival time of this plan, and if you arrive at Awaji IC on time, it will depart from Awaji IC at 9:54 and arrive at Nijigen Nomori F parking lot at 9:57. You can transfer to the shuttle bus at the last minute.
However, if there is a delay in the arrival time due to traffic congestion, it will be necessary to wait for about 30 minutes.
Table: Pasona Group's free shuttle bus "PASONA Shuttle Bus" Transfer information (outbound)
Awaji IC | → | Parking lot F | Remarks |
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09:24 | → | 09:27 | |
09:54 | → | 09:57 | 09:49 Arrived at Awaji IC Nijigen no Mori If there are no delays on Route 101, you can just make the transfer (running is recommended) |
10:24 | → | 10:27 | 09:49 Arriving at Awaji IC Nijigen no Mori If there is a delay on No. 101, please click here first |
10:54 | → | 10:57 | 10:34 Awaji IC arrival Nijigen no Mori If the 101 is delayed by 30 minutes or more, click here |
Outbound route sub-plan: Departure from Shinagawa Station at 6:99 am / Boarding plan for Nozomi No.XNUMX
Shinagawa(JR lines)

Reserved seat 15,890 yen

JR Shinkansen Nozomi No.99 bound for Hakata

Shin-Kobe(JR Sanyo Shinkansen/Seishin/Yamanote Line)


Seishin/Yamanote Line train bound for Sannomiya

Sannomiya(Seishin/Yamanote Line)/ Sannomiya(JR Kobe Line)


Tokaido/Sanyo Main Line for Nishi-Akashi/Himeji

Maiko(JR Kobe Line)/ high speed maiko(Express bus lines)


Minato Kanko Bus Riku no Minato Nishidan Line
※Of the buses that stop at Awaji IC, the earliest bus is OK

Awaji IC(Highway bus lines/free shuttle bus operated by Pasona Group)



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For the outbound punctual route, take Nozomi from Shinagawa Station here.99It is a plan to ride the No. Hakata line.
Although it is quite early in the morning and requires high-speed travel between Shin-Kobe stations, it is possible to arrive without being affected by traffic as much as possible.
The reason why there are many transfers is to reduce the number of expressway bus rides to the utmost.
Actually, from Sannomiya station to AwajiICThere is also a route that takes an express bus to Sannomiya Station, but if you take an express bus at Sannomiya Station, the Hanshin Expressway3Awaji affected by traffic congestion on the lineICarrival time may be delayed.
The route shown above isJRIt is a route that eliminates the possibility of being caught in traffic jams by going to Maiko station by train instead of taking a bus at Sannomiya station.
With this plan, unless there is a train accident or trouble with the Awaji Kaikyo Bridge, you will be able to arrive almost on time.
The difficulty with this route is that the distances you have to travel at each transfer are quite long. You should be especially careful with this plan when transferring at Shin-Kobe Station and Sannomiya Station.
Time together8I took it every minute, but the author's actual measurements showed that it was at least5It takes about 10 minutes to get there, but some people may need XNUMX minutes. It's a very tight schedule, so it's best to go fast.
In Shin-Kobe, you have to walk quite a distance from the Shinkansen platform to the subway platform from the second floor above ground to the underground. In Sannomiya, you have to run up from the underground to the platform on the second floor above ground. If you have large luggage, it might be better to consider a different route.
In fact, you may be more likely to make it in time if you take a taxi from the first floor of Shin-Kobe Station to JR Sannomiya Station.
If you use a taxi, you can move from Shin-Kobe station to JR Sannomiya station in less than 10 minutes if there is no traffic jam as shown below.
Route: Shin-Kobe Station -> Sannomiya Station
If you miss the 99:8 departure from JR Sannomiya Station on the punctual Nozomi No. 50 route (sub-sub plan)
If you miss the 8:50 departure at Sannomiya Station, please switch to the following plan.
Shinagawa(JR lines)

Reserved seat 15,890 yen

JR Shinkansen Nozomi No.99 bound for Hakata

Shin-Kobe(JR Sanyo Shinkansen/Seishin/Yamanote Line)


Seishin/Yamanote Line train bound for Sannomiya

Sannomiya(Seishin/Yamanote Line)/ Sannomiya Bus Terminal(Express bus lines)


Minato Kanko Bus Riku no Minato Nishidan Line

Awaji IC(Express bus lines/PASONA shuttle bus)



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This plan takes a high-speed bus from Sannomiya, so the risk of traffic jams is high, but if you don't get caught in traffic, you can take the same plan as the previous plan before Nijigen no Mori opens.FYou can reach the parking lot.
Return trip main plan: 17:43 Nijigen no Mori (from Highway Oasis)
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Kakehashi Nijigen no Mori
For Kobe Airport

Shin-Kobe(Highway bus/JR Sanyo Shinkansen)

Reserved seat 15,890 yen

JR Shinkansen Nozomi No.50 bound for Tokyo

Tokyo(JR lines)
The easy route with few transfers on the way back is a plan that uses the same direct bus as the outbound route.
There is also a return bus from the highway oasis bus stop on the outbound route, and there is also a bus at Shin-Kobe Station.1You can go upstairs.
The benefits of choosing this plan are similar to the outbound route, but2There are two.
First, the number of transfers is small.Only a direct bus from this highway oasis can go directly to the Shinkansen station with a single highway bus.
2The final advantage is the transfer distance.After getting off the bus stop and entering the station building, you can see the ticket gate on the right side.Considering the two merits, this plan is attractive if you bring back a lot of souvenirs.
On the other hand, the points to note when choosing this plan are4I have a point.
First of all, the biggest point to note is that the arrival time at Shin-Kobe Station is not fixed.Due to heavy traffic on Hanshin Expressway Route 3, there are many delays in scheduled arrival times.
In the above diagram, Nozomi No. 18 departing from Shin-Kobe Station at 52:50 is listed as a transfer route, but if you use a highway bus directly from Awajishima to Shin-Kobe, especially in the evening, the bus to Shin-Kobe will take 20-30 minutes. Minute delays are quite possible.Considering the time of the Shinkansen on the way back, you may want to reserve a reserved seat in advance, but if you use this route, you may consider boarding the Shinkansen two or three times later, in anticipation of the bus being late. maybe.
Luckily, Nozomi runs every 18 to 52 minutes after departing Shin-Kobe Station at 10:20 during this time.However, it is also the time when the number of passengers is very large, so if you use a non-reserved seat, it seems necessary to prepare for standing.
The manned sales window at Shin-Kobe Station in the evening is quite crowded, so if possible, it might be better to purchase a reserved seat ticket from the automatic ticket vending machine.
Table: Shinkansen timetable for Tokyo departing from Shin-Kobe around 19:XNUMX (return trip)
Departure from Shin-Kobe Station | Arrive at Tokyo Station | Boarding time (minutes) | Shinkansen name |
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18:30 | 21:15 | 165 | Nozomi 48 |
18:52 | 21:33 | 161 | Nozomi 50 |
19:01 | 21:42 | 161 | Nozomi 184 |
19:16 | 21:57 | 161 | Nozomi 52 |
19:30 | 22:15 | 165 | Nozomi 54 |
19:52 | 22:33 | 161 | Nozomi 56 |
※ Red letters are operated only on Sundays and holidays
2The second point to note is that the boarding location is a highway oasis.
As mentioned on the way there, the bus stop on the Highway Oasis side is at the east entrance of Awajishima Prefectural Park, and the nearest attractions, such as "Dragon Quest Island" and "Godzilla Intercept Operation", are within walking distance of the F parking lot.20It's about a minute away.Especially if you choose this plan with the advantage of having fewer transfers, you may have a lot of luggage such as souvenirs. It might be nice.
bus boarding time17时43minutes, but considering the travel distance to the bus stop17I think it would be better to prepare for withdrawal after time.
3The second point to note is that, as with the outbound route, during certain periods such as Golden Week, instead of departing from Highway Oasis, AwajiICIt is a point to leave the bus stop.
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In this case, Nijigen no Mori FTake the free Pasona Group shuttle bus from the parking lot bus stop to AwajiICIt is possible to connect to the bus stop of
Table: Pasona Group Free Shuttle Bus Transfer Information (Return)
Parking lot F | → | Awaji IC | Remarks |
17:04 | → | 17:06 | |
17:24 | → | 17:26 | 43 minutes Click here to transfer to the express bus from Awaji IC |
17:44 | → | 17:46 | Connection to express bus departing from 43 minutes is not possible |
18:04 | → | 18:06 | |
18:24 | → | 18:26 | |
19:04 | → | 19:06 |
I have a little time to spare17时24MinuteFIf you use the bus that departs from the parking lot, you will arrive with plenty of time to spare.17时43BunwajiICYou can board the bus going to Shin-Kobe Station.
4The first is that the direct last bus will guide you17时43Compared to the Highway Oasis departure, other routes are2One advantage is that the deadline is sooner the more time you spend on it.
The disadvantage is that it simply reduces the amount of time you can play, but Nijigen no Mori also has attractions that can be played only after sunset, such as "Night Walk".In the case of a return plan using this direct bus, the sunset time is the earliest12day of the month(16时50around a minute)Even if it was, after playing Night Walk17时43It is difficult to get on the bus for minutes.Please think that you can only play at daytime attractions.
Let's finish the toilet before getting on the bus bound for Awaji IC
In addition, AwajiICIn the case of passing through AwajiICThere is no toilet near the bus stop.17At 24 minutes past the hourFIn the case of a plan to leave the parking lot, AwajiICAt the bus stop10You have to wait more than a minute.
Map: Awaji IC (bus)
There are places where you can sit at the Awaji IC highway bus stop, but there are no convenience stores, souvenir shops, toilets, or vending machines, so please prepare everything before boarding the free shuttle bus.
Return Sub-Plan: 7:24pm PASONA Shuttle Bus departing from Parking Lot F (Route to catch the last Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen train to Tokyo)
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Awaji IC(PASONA Shuttle Bus/Express Bus Lines)


Shinki Bus Shinki Bus to Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal
※Of the buses that stop at Awaji IC, the earliest bus is OK

High speed maiko(Express bus lines)/ maiko(JR Kobe Line)


Tokaido/Sanyo Main Line bound for Maibara

Sannomiya(JR Kobe Line)/ Sannomiya(Seishin/Yamanote Line)


Seishin/Yamanote Line train bound for Sannomiya

Shin-Kobe(Seishin/Yamanote Line/JR Sanyo Shinkansen)

Reserved seat 15,890 yen

JR Shinkansen Nozomi No.99 bound for Hakata

Tokyo(JR lines)
The sub-plan for the return trip is as above.
Play to the limit with Nijigen no Mori,19时24in a minuteFIf you take the bus leaving the parking lot, you can make it just in time to catch the last Shinkansen train to Tokyo. Due to the revision of the PASONA Shuttle Bus timetable in 2024, the limit has been shortened by about 15 minutes.
Map: Nijigen no Mori F parking lot
The advantage of choosing this plan is compared to the direct plan2Being able to play with Nijigen no Mori for as long as an hour.Furthermore, although time is tight, there is a possibility that you can play at night walk depending on the time.night walk1It takes about90minute.If it is close to the winter solstice, the sunset will be17It's a little before the hour, so17time start17时30If you can start by 10:00, you may be able to make it just in time. (Due to the schedule of the shuttle bus from the finish line of the Night Walk, we recommend that you check the travel time to Parking Lot F in advance.)
This route is the reverse of the outbound sub-plan, but while it gets you there on time, it's much harder to transfer, and it's a lot easier than the outbound plan.ICAnd the transfer at Maiko is severe.In Shin-Kobe, which is the most difficult to move around, there is some leeway, but especially on the ground5It is necessary to hurry to move from the high-speed Maiko on the floor to Maiko Station.
Map: JR Maiko Station
Even in Shin-Kobe, if you only need to change trains, you can afford it, but it is quite difficult to buy a Shinkansen ticket at Shin-Kobe station.Since it is the last Shinkansen, it is expected to be crowded, so we recommend purchasing tickets including reserved seat tickets by the day before.If you return with a non-reserved seat, you need to be prepared to stand.
Please note that if you take the highway bus at Awaji IC and follow the above route, you can go to Sannomiya Bus Terminal without getting off at Maiko Expressway.
However, if you continue to take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Sannomiya, you may not be able to get on the last Shinkansen due to late arrival at Sannomiya Bus Terminal due to traffic jams on the Hanshin Expressway from evening to night.In this article, if you choose this plan, we recommend that you change trains at Kosoku Maiko.
If you have a lot of luggage and want to go straight to Sannomiya by express bus, it might be better to move the departure time of Nijigen no Mori one hour earlier and give yourself plenty of time.
If you miss the last Shinkansen
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There are several night buses in the Tokyo area that can be boarded around Sannomiya Station.7It seems that it will arrive around Tokyo around the time.However, it is unknown whether these buses can get tickets just before departure on the day.
If you decide to stay overnight, it depends on what you do the next day.The Shinkansen bound for Tokyo departs from Shin-Osaka Station at 6:XNUMX am, so if you plan to return to Tokyo on the first train, we recommend looking for accommodation around Umeda.
Route: Shin-Osaka Station -> Tokyo Station (first train)
Even if you stay in the Sannomiya area, you can still board the Shinkansen that departs from Shin-Osaka.
If you take the Shinkansen that departs from Shin-Osaka Station at 6:8 am, you will arrive at Tokyo Station at 23:XNUMX am.
About attractions that can be played in the case of a day trip to Tokyo
If you plan to go on a day trip from Tokyo, you won't be able to enjoy attractions that are only available at night.
*As mentioned above, there is a possibility that you can play Night Walk only when you choose to play Nijigen No Mori until near the last train at a specific time.
Even for a day trip to Tokyo, you can stay at Nijigen no Mori for up to 9 hours.
Nijigen no Mori can be played in about 1 hour to 4 hours for each attraction, so you can play multiple attractions.
Table: Time required to experience each attraction
"Crayon Shinchan Adventure Park" |
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"NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato" | About 2 hours This attraction includes two types of athletic experiences, Heaven Volume and Earth Volume, each of which takes about an hour. |
"Godzilla Intercept Operation" | 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes |
"Dragon Quest Island" | ■Admission ticket: About 2 hours to 2 and a half hours ■Cantada Thieves Entrance Exam Set/Premium Ticket: Approximately 3 hours to 3 and a half hours *This is just a guideline.The experience time will change depending on the congestion situation etc. |
"Monster Hunter: The Field" | Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes / 1 hunt *This is just a guide. Experience times may change depending on crowding and other factors. |
"BLEACH: The Thousand-Year Blood War" x Nijigen no Mori collaboration event | "BLEACH" Dramatic Mystery Solving Rally in Nijigen no Mori: Strikers of the Soul Society Intelligence
About 60 minutes
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(https://nijigennomori.com/faq/ Than)
* Experience time may vary depending on the skill of the experiencer and the congestion situation of the attraction.In addition, some attractions include wearing safety equipment and lecture time.
If you plan to participate in night attractions, you will be required to make a severe transfer in order to catch the last train.Please consider staying nearby so that you can concentrate on the attractions and enjoy them.
Summary
If you are going to visit Nijigen no Mori on a day trip from Tokyo, it is very convenient and easy to change trains if you take the express bus that goes directly to Nijigen no Mori from Shin-Kobe Station.
However, you need to be a little more careful about delays due to traffic jams compared to traveling by trains and fixed-route buses in Tokyo.Please allow plenty of time for both the outbound and return trips.
If you are late for your ticket due to traffic jams, please speak to the person in charge at the entrance of the attraction.We will inform you about time changes.
Depending on the time of day, you may be able to participate in a night walk even if you are on a day trip to Tokyo, but the schedule is very strict, so please consider staying overnight nearby.
We look forward to your visit to Nijigen no Mori.