Pokémon-wrapped bus
Pokémon Noto Tour Bus
notice
The Pokémon Tour Bus will not operate on Sunday, October 11, and Monday, October 12 (a national holiday). Thank you for your understanding.
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On September 13 (Sun.) and October 3 (Sat.), the restaurant inside Yanagida Botanical Park will be closed to the public due to a private booking. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
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Please refrain from using the parking lots around the Wakura Onsen bus stop.
If you are arriving by car, please use the dedicated parking lot for Wakura Onsen Omatsuri Kaikan (Wakura Yu-no-Sato Reconstruction Shopping Street Parking Lot).
※The parking lot may be unavailable depending on the date.
Please note that this parking lot is not managed by our company, and we are unable to respond to inquiries regarding availability or other parking-related matters.
Our company assumes no responsibility for any accidents, theft, or other troubles that may occur in the parking lot.
Dates
Runs daily from Sat., July 18 to Mon., Aug. 31, 2026
Runs weekends and holidays Sep. through Nov. 2026, and Mar. 2027
- Does not run Sat., Mar. 6 or Sun., Mar. 7.
Fares
- Does not include lunch. Feel free to bring your own food to eat at Yanagida Botanical Park, or eat at the café/restaurant there.
- Kids’ fares are for children under twelve years old.Children under six years old may ride free only if they will not need a separate seat.
Details
Visit Pokémon spots in the Noto area, and see Pokémon-themed utility hole covers called Poké Lids! Pokémon decorations even welcome you aboard the bus, for a fun way to enjoy visiting Noto in Pokémon style! The onboard guide will point out highlights of Noto you can see from the bus, and all passengers receive an exclusive pouch as a gift!
※Please note that the actual bus used for the trip may vary.
Itinerary
※Passengers cannot get on or off buses at any stops other than Wakura Onsen and NOTO SATOYAMA POKÉMON with YOU AIRPORT.
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9:00
Depart from Wakura Onsen bus stop
Wakura Pokémon Footbath
★Installing Poké Lids(Nanao City)
※Please note that a stop at the foot bath is not included in the bus itinerary. Please make your own arrangements to visit either before the bus departs or after it arrives. -
10:50 (60 min.)
Depart from NOTO SATOYAMA POKÉMON with YOU AIRPORT
NOTO SATOYAMA POKÉMON with YOU AIRPORT
★Installing Poké Lids(Airport) -
(90 min.)
Yanagida Botanical Park (Lunch on your own)
※This tour plan does not include lunch. Passengers are welcome to use the café and restaurant at Yanagida Botanical Park, but these are closed on Thursdays. Please note as well that seating at the café and restaurant, and food supplies at the gift shop, may be limited.
★Installing Poké Lids(Noto Town) -
(35 min.)
Mitsukejima
“NIMPHIA with LOVE” Statue
★Installing Poké Lids(Suzu)
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(30 min.)
Anamizu Station
Pokémon Decorative Entrance
★Installing Poké Lids(Anamizu Town)
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Approx. 16:15 (20 min.)
Arrive at NOTO SATOYAMA POKÉMON with YOU AIRPORT
※Passengers of flight NH750 can get off the bus here.
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Approx. 17:25
Arrive at Wakura Onsen bus stop
Poké Lids along the Pokémon Noto Tour Bus Route
Nanao City
location:Yuttari park
Noto Town
location:Yanagida Botanical Park
Suzu City
location:Mitsukejima Beach
Anamizu Town
location:Anamizu Station
Airport
location:NOTO SATOYAMA POKÉMON with YOU AIRPORT
Bus Boarding Locations
- 2 Passengers may not be able to ride the bus in the event of major flight or express bus delays.
Riding the Bus
Advance Web reservation is required to board the bus (by 7:00 a.m. on the day of departure).※3
※3 Payment must be made in advance, and only cashless (online) payment methods are accepted. If payment is not made within three days of the reservation, the reservation will automatically be canceled. Additionally, starting five days before the tour date, only online instant payments will be accepted.
※ Reservations open one month in advance.
Cancellation Fees (Per Seat): ¥100 for 8 or more days in advance, 30% for 2–7 days in advance, 50% for the day before or at least 2 hours before on the day of, and 100% for less than 2 hours before on the day of.
- Does not include lunch. Passengers are welcome to use the café and restaurant at Yanagida Botanical Park, but these are closed on Thursdays. Please note as well that seating at the café and restaurant, and food supplies at the gift shop, may be limited.
- All seating is reserved.
- Itinerary, order of visits, and arrival times may be changed or delayed due to road conditions, weather, transportation service conditions, traffic restrictions, festivals, events, or other factors.
- The entire bus is non-smoking. Please do not drink alcohol while on the bus.
- Passengers who have a disability certificate should select that option when making a reservation, and present their disability certificate to the bus staff when getting on the bus.
- Please note that, depending on circumstances, the actual bus used for the trip may not be a Pokémon- wrapped bus, without prior notice.
Pokémon-wrapped bus
Pokémon Noto Tour Bus
Visit Pokémon spots in the Noto area, and see Pokémon-themed utility hole covers called Poké Lids! Pokémon decorations even welcome you aboard the bus, for a fun way to enjoy visiting Noto in Pokémon style! The onboard guide will point out highlights of Noto you can see from the bus, and all passengers receive an exclusive pouch as a gift!
※Advance reservations are required.
※Please note that the actual bus used for the trip may vary.
Make a reservationNoto Express(Kanazawa- Wajima)
The following trips run as Pokémon-Wrapped Buses: • 6:20 — Depart from Wajima Sta., bound for Kanazawa Sta.
10:20 — Depart from Kanazawa Sta. Kanazawa Port Gate (West Gate) platform 7, bound for Wajima Sta.
※Please note that the actual bus used for the trip may vary.
Click here for information on riding the Noto ExpressNoto Express(Kanazawa-Wajima) Pokémon Commemorative Ticket
Release Date
Sat., Jul. 18, 2026
- Expiration Date: Sun., Jul. 18, 2027
Retail Price
Adults ¥2,300 Kids ¥1,150
Where to Purchase
Hokuriku Railroad Ticket Office（Open 7:00 to 19:30, seven days a week）
Using the Ticket
- Valid for one ride on the Wajima Express Line(Kanazawa Sta. West Gate ⟷ Wajima Sta.).
- Cannot be used for transfers (Anamizu-Suzu Line).
- Partial refunds are not available, even for trips with one-way fares of less than ¥2,300.
- Refunds are available at the Hokuriku Railroad Ticket Office for unused tickets before the expiration date, with a ¥100 refund processing fee. Torn tickets cannot be refunded.
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