Shimane Prefecture, in cooperation with West Japan Railway Company (hereinafter 'JR West') and Matsue City, has been operating the bus tour 'Bake Bus ~Exploring Lafcadio Hearn and Settsu's Legacy~' since October of Reiwa 7, guiding visitors through sites associated with Lafcadio Hearn and his wife Settsu, complete with professional tour commentary.
Due to continued popularity following the conclusion of the related drama series, the tour will be renewed for the autumn season (September–December) of Reiwa 8, with the addition of the 'Bakebake' Drama Museum—located at Matsue City Hall—to the official route. We are pleased to announce this enhancement.
1. Tour Itinerary
[Morning Bus] Yuzurihama Onsen (departure 8:40) → JR Matsue Station South Exit (departure 9:10) → Yaegaki Shrine → 'Bakebake' Drama Museum →
Shiroyama Inari Shrine → Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum & Former Residence → JR Matsue Station South Exit (arrival around 12:40)
[Afternoon Bus] JR Matsue Station South Exit (departure 13:30) → Yaegaki Shrine → 'Bakebake' Drama Museum →
Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum & Former Residence → Shiroyama Inari Shrine → JR Matsue Station South Exit (arrival around 17:00) →
Yuzurihama Onsen (arrival around 17:30)
[Lafcadio Hearn's Former Residence]
Photo courtesy of: Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum
[Shiroyama Inari Shrine]
[Yaegaki Shrine]
['Bakebake' Drama Museum]
2. Operation Dates Reiwa 8, September to December (planned for 39 days, total of 78 buses)
* Except for November 8 (Sunday), the 'Yakumo Wrapping Bus' will be used for operation
3. Sales Start and Booking Method (for September–December operations) (1) Sales Start: July 16 (Thursday), Reiwa 8, from 10:00 AM
(2) Booking Method: JR West 'tabiwa by WESTER' (tabiwa Travel)
https://va.apollon.nta.co.jp/bake-buss-A/
4. Contact Information West Japan Railway Company, China General Headquarters, Planning & Public Relations Department TEL: 082-261-1763
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- Products / services: tabiwa by WESTER