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Launch of New Limousine Bus 'UZS BUS' Connecting Tokushima Awa Odori Airport and Naruto-Nanami City

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Published Jul 4, 2026 12:34 AM ・ Updated Jul 7, 2026 5:43 AM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Launch of New Limousine Bus 'UZS BUS' Connecting Tokushima Awa Odori Airport and Naruto-Nanami City — Image: PR TIMES

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Nanami City and Tokushima Prefecture will jointly launch a demonstration operation of the new limousine bus 'UZS BUS' connecting Tokushima Awa Odori Airport with Naruto and Nanami City starting July 20, Reiwa 8 (Monday, national holiday), aiming to enhance regional transportation and boost tourism.

Nanami City and Tokushima Prefecture will jointly launch a demonstration operation of the new limousine bus 'UZS BUS' connecting Tokushima Awa Odori Airport with Naruto and Nanami City starting July 20, Reiwa 8 (Monday, national holiday), aiming to enhance regional transportation and boost tourism.

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Published: Jul 4, 2026

Nanami City will begin a demonstration operation of a new limousine bus connecting Tokushima Awa Odori Airport with Naruto City and Nanami City, starting on July 20, Reiwa 8 (Monday, national holiday). This initiative, conducted in collaboration with Tokushima Prefecture, aims to improve secondary transportation access from the airport.

As a joint project between Nanami City and Tokushima Prefecture, the bus features a special wrap design combining the official mascots 'Awaji Uzusuke' and 'Sudachikun'.

Launch Date: July 20, Reiwa 8 (Monday, national holiday)

Number of Services: Aligned with flight schedules

- Upbound (from airport): 9 services - Downbound (from Nanami City): 8 services

Stops: Tokushima Awa Odori Airport ⇔ Naruto Station Front ⇔ In Front of Aoawo Naru Resort ⇔ Otsuka International Museum of Art ⇔ Awaji Island Minami IC ⇔ Utsubo Port Nishiami ⇔ Fukura

Operating Companies: Tokushima Bus Co., Ltd., Minato Kanko Bus Co., Ltd., Awaji Kotsu Co., Ltd.

Bus Name: 'UZS BUS'

※ Named using 'U' from 'Uzushio' (whirlpool), 'Z' from 'Uzusuke', and 'S' from 'Sudachikun'.

Bus Design: A special wrap combining the official mascots 'Awaji Uzusuke' of Nanami City and 'Sudachikun' of Tokushima Prefecture.

For more details, please visit the UZS BUS official website: https://uzs-bus.com

Inquiries:

Nanami City Hall, Planning Department, Transportation Policy Section Phone: 0799-43-5262

We sincerely appreciate your support for Nanami City's initiatives.

〇 Support via Donation: Official hometown tax site 'Minachoku' https://furusato-373awaji.jp/

Special donations available exclusively through our official site, expressing deeper gratitude with the same return gifts. We welcome your generous contributions.

〇 Support by Purchasing: Nanami Marche https://marche-373awaji.jp/

Features popular hometown tax return gifts and Awaji Island specialties, including items only available locally.

〇 Support by Visiting: Minacoicoiya, Hyogo Prefecture's largest direct-produce market https://www.minacoicoiya.com/ Address: 1408 Yagi Yōgiue, Nanami City

Business Hours: 9:00–18:00

Regular Holiday: Every Tuesday (occasional temporary openings)

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The first image displays a collage of food items and vegetables, with text in Japanese. The second image is a graphic illustration of a bus with characters and text, promoting a new bus service.

Collage of food and produce with Japanese text, including "淡路島の美味もんはここにある！南あわじ市".
Illustration of the "UZS BUS" featuring characters "淡路うず助" and "すだちくん", promoting a new bus service starting July 20.

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FAQ

When does the UZS BUS start operating?

Demonstration operation begins on July 20, Reiwa 8 (Monday, national holiday).

Where does the bus go?

From Tokushima Awa Odori Airport to Naruto, Otsuka Museum, Awaji Minami IC, and Fukura.

Is reservation required?

No reservation is needed; tickets can be purchased on site or in advance.

Who operates the bus service?

Operated jointly by Tokushima Bus, Minato Kanko Bus, and Awaji Kotsu.

What is the origin of the name 'UZS BUS'?

Named using 'U' from 'Uzushio', 'Z' from 'Uzusuke', and 'S' from 'Sudachikun'.

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