Panstar Group Launches Shuttle and Chartered Bus Services on Tsushima Island Starting April 1

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Panstar Group will begin operating regular shuttle buses and chartered buses on Tsushima Island.

On March 25, Panstar Group announced that it will launch regular shuttle bus and chartered bus services on Tsushima Island, Japan, starting April 1.

Tsushima Island attracts more than 400,000 tourists annually, and with the recent increase in visitors, demand for safe and convenient transportation options has grown. In response, Panstar Group is introducing transportation services that enhance both convenience and safety for travelers.

The regular shuttle bus service will operate along three routes: the Hitakatsu Loop Route, Hitakatsu to Izuhara, and Izuhara to Hitakatsu. The Hitakatsu Loop Route departs from Hitakatsu Port Terminal and connects key locations such as Miuda Beach, Korea Observatory, and Oura Value Mart. This route operates three times a day, improving access to major tourist attractions and shopping facilities in the Hitakatsu area.

The routes connecting Hitakatsu and Izuhara also operate three times a day each, stopping at major tourist sites such as Izuhara Joseon Tongsinsa Street, Manzeki Bridge, and Eboshidake Observatory.

Panstar Group's regular circular bus service to Tsushima Island will operate starting April 1.

Panstar Group has introduced a QR code-based mobile boarding system called 'Miracle Link Pass,' allowing passengers to board and disembark at intermediate stops using their mobile phones. Fares are set at 15,000 won for the Hitakatsu Loop Pass, 15,000 won for the direct Hitakatsu-Izuhara Pass, and 25,000 won for a combined pass that covers both the loop and direct routes.

The bus schedules are coordinated with ferry arrival times, minimizing transfer waiting times and enabling passengers to tour both the northern and southern key attractions of the island in a single day.

The Tsushima Island shuttle bus operation is managed by the Japanese corporation Sun Star Line, while domestic ticket sales are handled by Miracle Tour & Resort. Users can pay on the reservation page, receive a QR code, and board the bus using it. Paper tickets are available at the Panstar counter in the Busan International Passenger Terminal. Advance payment in KRW is possible from Korea, and the entire process is provided in Korean, reducing language and payment inconveniences for travelers onsite.

Panstar Group will also operate chartered buses for group travelers. Sun Star Line currently operates about 30 chartered buses in Japan.

A Panstar Group representative stated, "By expanding public transportation use, we aim to reduce car usage, connect tourist destinations across the island, and contribute to revitalizing the local economy."

Panstar Group has acquired the 'KAMISO' Ryokan in the Hitakatsu area and plans to reopen it this summer after remodeling. Kamiso is a public lodging facility established by the Japanese government, known for its natural scenery and traditional atmosphere.

Through remodeling, it will be transformed into a premium accommodation featuring hinoki cypress bathtubs, a Japanese-style restaurant, and ocean-view rooms. When Kamiso reopens, Panstar Group will establish a comprehensive tourism infrastructure connecting the Busan-Tsushima high-speed passenger ferry Tsushima Link, the shuttle bus service, and the accommodation facility.

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