Kanagawa Prefecture's Region-Specific Charter Bus Arrangement Service 'Locobus Kenoh' Launches in May, Expanding Area Following Yokohama's Success
Miura Kanko Bus Co., Ltd. has launched 'Locobus Kenoh,' a region-specific charter bus arrangement service, in the central Kanagawa area starting May 2026. This expansion follows the positive reception of 'Locobus Yokohama' and aims for prefecture-wide service in Kanagawa.
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The region-specific charter bus arrangement service 'Locobus,' provided by Miura Kanko Bus Co., Ltd. (Miura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Representative Director: Yoko Negishi), will begin offering 'Locobus Kenoh' (https://locobus-kenoh.jp) in the central Kanagawa area starting May 2026.
This expansion follows 'Locobus Yokohama,' 'Locobus Shonan,' 'Locobus Kawasaki,' and 'Locobus Sagamihara,' marking a new area expansion within Kanagawa Prefecture. Moving forward, with an eye on prefecture-wide expansion in Kanagawa, we will also proceed with area development in Seisho and the Miura Peninsula. By collaborating with local bus operators, we aim to provide a 'democratization of mobility' experience, allowing easy and reliable arrangement of optimal vehicles for various transportation needs, such as transfers and events.
What is Locobus?
Locobus is a region-specific charter bus arrangement website operated by local bus companies that are well-versed in local traffic conditions and usage scenarios, making it "easy to decide, quick to arrange, and less prone to failure." This service is an initiative to transition from the conceptual and verification stages to the deployment and establishment phases, aiming for prefecture-wide expansion of the Locobus brand in Kanagawa, following the positive response received from "Locobus Yokohama," which was launched in August 2025.
Characteristics of Kanagawa Prefecture's Central Area
Kanagawa Prefecture's central area, centered around Atsugi City, Ebina City, and Yamato City, boasts excellent accessibility, being about an hour's drive from central Tokyo and Yokohama, while also being blessed with rich nature such as the Tanzawa Mountains and Lake Miyagase. With a concentration of corporate factories and logistics hubs, there is high demand for group travel and inspection tours. Charter buses are also expected to be utilized in various situations such as tourism, leisure, and training. There is a demand for flexible mobility solutions that connect urban and natural areas.
Anticipated Usage Scenarios
While charter buses are used in critical situations such as school events, local events, and corporate transfers where failure is not an option, it can be a high-hurdle field for those arranging it for the first time. Charter buses flexibly respond to group travel needs for group transfers, corporate/facility transfers, and local events.
Service Overview
Service Name: Locobus Kenoh (https://locobus-kenoh.jp)
Service Content: Consultation and quotation requests for charter buses specialized in central Kanagawa Prefecture
Area: Atsugi City, Yamato City, Ebina City, Zama City, Ayase City, Isehara City, Hadano City, Aikawa Town, Samukawa Town, Kiyokawa Village
Company Profile
Company Name: Miura Kanko Bus Co., Ltd. (https://miurakankobus.co.jp)
Representative: Yoko Negishi, Representative Director
Location: 1486-2 Kamimiyata, Minamishitaura-cho, Miura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 238-0101
Established: January 23, 1998
Business Activities: Charter bus business, travel business, car rental business
This expansion follows 'Locobus Yokohama,' 'Locobus Shonan,' 'Locobus Kawasaki,' and 'Locobus Sagamihara,' marking a new area expansion within Kanagawa Prefecture. Moving forward, with an eye on prefecture-wide expansion in Kanagawa, we will also proceed with area development in Seisho and the Miura Peninsula. By collaborating with local bus operators, we aim to provide a 'democratization of mobility' experience, allowing easy and reliable arrangement of optimal vehicles for various transportation needs, such as transfers and events.
What is Locobus?
Locobus is a region-specific charter bus arrangement website operated by local bus companies that are well-versed in local traffic conditions and usage scenarios, making it "easy to decide, quick to arrange, and less prone to failure." This service is an initiative to transition from the conceptual and verification stages to the deployment and establishment phases, aiming for prefecture-wide expansion of the Locobus brand in Kanagawa, following the positive response received from "Locobus Yokohama," which was launched in August 2025.
Characteristics of Kanagawa Prefecture's Central Area
Kanagawa Prefecture's central area, centered around Atsugi City, Ebina City, and Yamato City, boasts excellent accessibility, being about an hour's drive from central Tokyo and Yokohama, while also being blessed with rich nature such as the Tanzawa Mountains and Lake Miyagase. With a concentration of corporate factories and logistics hubs, there is high demand for group travel and inspection tours. Charter buses are also expected to be utilized in various situations such as tourism, leisure, and training. There is a demand for flexible mobility solutions that connect urban and natural areas.
Anticipated Usage Scenarios
While charter buses are used in critical situations such as school events, local events, and corporate transfers where failure is not an option, it can be a high-hurdle field for those arranging it for the first time. Charter buses flexibly respond to group travel needs for group transfers, corporate/facility transfers, and local events.
Service Overview
Service Name: Locobus Kenoh (https://locobus-kenoh.jp)
Service Content: Consultation and quotation requests for charter buses specialized in central Kanagawa Prefecture
Area: Atsugi City, Yamato City, Ebina City, Zama City, Ayase City, Isehara City, Hadano City, Aikawa Town, Samukawa Town, Kiyokawa Village
Company Profile
Company Name: Miura Kanko Bus Co., Ltd. (https://miurakankobus.co.jp)
Representative: Yoko Negishi, Representative Director
Location: 1486-2 Kamimiyata, Minamishitaura-cho, Miura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 238-0101
Established: January 23, 1998
Business Activities: Charter bus business, travel business, car rental business