Great deals on transportation information
Discounts and free services you can use for your trip to Okayama
Okayama Prefecture offers convenient and advantageous services for travelers, such as free or discounted public transportation, and support for using rental cars and taxis.
Additionally, you can use local buses, shared taxis, car sharing, and bicycle sharing services, which are convenient for sightseeing.
Check out available campaigns and services to match your travel plans.
*Please note that there may be specific terms and conditions regarding implementation, eligibility, and usage. Please check the latest information on each official website before using the service.
Great transportation deals: We introduce great transportation deals you can use for your trip, such as free rides, discounts, usage subsidies, and campaigns.
Okayama City
Okayama City Branch Bus FLAt Free Trial Ride Campaign
During the specified period, you can use all routes of Okayama City's branch bus service, "FLAt," for free.
Implementation period: October 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026
Discount campaign for transfers from train to FLAT
If you transfer from the train to the Okayama City branch bus "FLAt," the bus fare will be halved during the specified period.
Implementation period: August 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027
Takahashi City
Welcome to Takahashi! Rent a car discount campaign
If you rent a car and use it for dining, shopping, or sightseeing in Takahashi City, you can receive a discount on the rental car fee.
If you stay at accommodation within the city, the discount will be even greater.
Implementation period: September 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026
If you visit two or more tourist spots within Takahashi City, you can receive a subsidy for a portion of the chartered taxi fare.
Maniwa City
"Manico Inn" point giveaway campaign for guests using rental cars.
We are running a special promotion for travelers visiting the Maniwa area from overseas who rent a car and stay for one night or more.
If you meet the conditions, you can choose to receive either 5,000 yen worth of "Mani Points" or a 3,000 yen cash back per rental car.
Eligible period: For returns received between October 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027. *Ends when budget limit is reached.
*There are usage conditions, such as downloading and initial setup of the "Manicoin app".
Taxi subsidies for users of express buses, JR trains, and airplanes.
There is a system in place to subsidize taxi use for people who visit the Maniwa region using JR trains, express buses, airplanes, etc., and stay for one night or more in Maniwa City or Shinjo Village.
The eligible stations, bus stops, and airports, as well as the conditions for use, are specified. Additionally, taxi reservations are generally required at least one day in advance.
Mimasaka City and Nagi Town
Nagiterasu ~ Yunogo Onsen~ JR Okayama Station West Exit ~ Okayama Korakuen Garden Free Shuttle Bus
This is a free shuttle bus connecting Nagi Town's tourist information center "Nagi Terrace,"Yunogo Onsen, JR Okayama Station West Exit, and Okayama Korakuen Garden.
It operates daily, and reservations are required to use the service.
Other useful transportation information
This page introduces convenient local buses, shared taxis, car sharing, and bicycle sharing services for getting around Okayama Prefecture.
Tsuyama City| Tsuyama Share Cycle "Gonchari"
CYCLING
This is a shared bicycle service with 11 cycle ports located Tsuyama City. It can be used for sightseeing and getting around the city.
Price: 165 yen per session for the first 30 minutes, 110 yen per session thereafter. One-day pass: 1,800 yen.
*App download is required to use this service. *One-day passes are sold at the Tsuyama Tourist Information Center and the Tsuyama Station Tourist Information Center.
Tsuyama City| Gongo Bus
This is a circular bus service operating Tsuyama City. It can be used for getting around the city and for sightseeing.
Fare: Adult 200 yen, Child 100 yen
The "Gongo Bus 1-Day Free Pass," which can be used multiple times a day, costs 500 yen.
*One-day unlimited ride passes are sold at the Tsuyama Station Tourist Information Center and on board the Gongo Bus.
Tsuyama City| Tsuyama to Okayama Momotaro Airport Shared Taxi
This is a demand-responsive shared taxi service connecting the Tsuyama area and Okayama Momotaro Airport. It can be used when traveling from the airport to Tsuyama or from Tsuyama to the airport.
Fares: Adults 5,000 yen and up; Children aged 3-11 3,000 yen for the entire route.
*Reservations must be made via the internet or the WESTER app.
Takahashi City| Bitchu Matsuyama Castle Shared Taxi
This is a shared sightseeing taxi service connecting the area in front of JR Bicchu-Takahashi Station and the "Fuigo Pass" parking lot near the 8th station of Bitchu Matsuyama Castle.
This can be used as a means of transportation when visiting Bitchu Matsuyama Castle.
Takahashi City| Car Sharing Demonstration Project
This is a car-sharing demonstration project to secure secondary transportation for tourists in preparation for the "The Forest Festival of the Arts Okayama 2027".
We plan to install shared car services around JR Bitchu-Takahashi Station, targeting tourists who will be using the station.
*Further details will be decided at a later date. Please check back for updates once the details are finalized.
Setouchi City| Sightseeing Regular Bus "Osafune Dagashi Line"
This is a regular sightseeing bus service connecting JR Osafune Station, the Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum, and Japan's largest candy store.
Fare: 300 yen per ride; free for preschool children.
*Payment is by cash only. *This is a pilot project and is scheduled to run until the end of January 2027.
Setouchi City| Car Sharing
This is a car-sharing service available in front of JR Oku Station and JR Osafune Station.
You can use your smartphone to rent a car 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, even for short periods of time.
*This is a pilot project and is scheduled to run until July 2029.
Asakuchi City| Kamogata Station Car Sharing
This is a car-sharing service available in front of JR Kamogata Station. One 8-seater Noah and one 5-seater Yaris are available at the Kamogata Station South Parking Lot.
Rates: 220 yen/15 minutes to 5,610 yen/6 hours or more
To use this service, you need to download the dedicated app "TOYOTA SHARE" and register as a member. Once reserved, you can use the service for 24 hours.
Campaign and service details, duration, and terms of use are subject to change or termination.
When actually using the service, please check the latest information on the official website linked below.