Takatsuki City Bus to Exhibit Rare Vehicle at Surutto KANSAI Bus Festival
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- Takatsuki City Bus to Exhibit Rare Vehicle at Surutto KANSAI Bus Festival
- Takatsuki City Bus will participate in the 25th Surutto KANSAI Bus Festival on June 7, 2026. The event will feature an exhibit of the rare UD Trucks Space Runner A and capsule toy giveaways.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 29, 2026
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Takatsuki City Bus will participate in the 25th Surutto KANSAI Bus Festival on June 7, 2026. The event will feature an exhibit of the rare UD Trucks Space Runner A and capsule toy giveaways.
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- Takatsuki City Bus to Exhibit Rare Vehicle at Surutto KANSAI Bus Festival (May 29, 2026), PR Times
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- May 29, 2026
Takatsuki City Bus will participate in the 25th Surutto KANSAI Bus Festival on June 7, 2026. The event will feature an exhibit of the rare UD Trucks Space Runner A and capsule toy giveaways.
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Takatsuki City in Osaka Prefecture currently operates the only public bus service in the prefecture. Since its launch in 1954, it has been a familiar means of transport for residents for over 70 years, serving commutes, school trips, shopping, and outings.
In the past, the operator has drawn attention at the event by exhibiting various vehicles, including the 'Takatsuki Shogi Liner,' a bus decorated inside and out with Shogi motifs befitting 'Shogi Town Takatsuki,' and a 'Reprint Retro Color Bus' featuring the color scheme used from the mid-1960s to the early Heisei era.
This time, the 'UD Trucks Space Runner A' will be exhibited for bus enthusiasts. This bus is one of the final models from Nissan Diesel (now UD Trucks) and is an OEM vehicle of the Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star. It is a rare model known for its 'Fuso looks with a UD engine.' Given its limited production volume and the passage of time resulting in significantly fewer active units, this is an excellent opportunity to encounter this precious bus. Furthermore, at the event, a capsule toy project will be held, offering bus goods such as the already sold-out 'Tomica (Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star)' and the 'Front Mask' originally attached to the front of actual buses during the 70th-anniversary celebration.
[Overview of Surutto KANSAI Bus Festival]
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission: Free (separate entrance fee for Expo '70 Commemorative Park required); event held rain or shine (cancelled in severe weather).
Venue: Expo '70 Commemorative Park (Suita City, Osaka Prefecture)
Access: Immediately accessible from Expo '70 Commemorative Park Station on the Osaka Monorail/Hankyu Bus.
FAQ
Which event will Takatsuki City Bus participate in?
We will participate in the '25th Surutto KANSAI Bus Festival' held at Expo Commemoration Park in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, on Sunday, June 7, 2024.
What kind of vehicle will be displayed at the Takatsuki City Bus booth?
We plan to display a rare 'UD Trucks Spaceliner A (PKG-AP35UM)', which is a late model UD Trucks vehicle and an OEM of the Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star.
What kind of events will be held at the festival?
In addition to the vehicle display, we will have a capsule toy event where you can win bus goods such as sold-out Tomy cars and a 70th anniversary commemorative front mask.
What are the details of the '25th Surutto KANSAI Bus Festival'?
The event will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Expo Commemoration Park. Admission is free, but a separate park entry fee is required.
What is the history of Takatsuki City Bus?
Takatsuki City Bus began operations in 1954 and has been the only municipal bus service in Osaka Prefecture, serving as a means of transportation for citizens for over 70 years.