WILLER EXPRESS Overnight Bus in Japan

Unsurprisingly, many Singaporeans can’t quite resist the urge to jet off to Japan this holiday season, and we don’t blame them one bit. The country is vast and filled with so many things to immerse yourself in; one moment you could be tackling the rides in Super Nintendo World and the next, hand-feeding cattle at a countryside farmstay.

If you want to make the most of your trip, you can cop a Japan Rail Pass to catch a bullet train which will bring you to the various cities in the blink of an eye. But if you’ve got the time to spare, consider hopping on one of WILLER EXPRESS’ overnight buses. They’ve got routes throughout Japan, and you can even opt for their unique sleeping pod seats for a novel ride. Here’s all you need to know about them:

The current exchange rate is S$1 = ~JP¥111.81 as of 30th November 2024.

What is WILLER EXPRESS?

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WILLER EXPRESS is a highway bus operator in Japan that has routes which service various prefectures all over the country. Those on a tight budget who might not want to shell out the money for a JR pass to ride Japan’s bullet trains can consider travelling across the country via highway buses, as they are considerably cheaper.

For instance, a train ride from Tokyo to Osak...