Sales Launch for 'WOW RIDE® Ikossa! Fukui' XR Bus: Oct 2026 - Mar 2027 Operation
Ticket sales have begun for the XR tourist bus connecting JR Fukui Station and the Dinosaur Museum for travel between October 2026 and March 2027. The bus features immersive visuals produced by Yukihiko Tsutsumi and an AI dialogue system.
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- 📰 Published: May 30, 2026 at 00:26
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Sales for the 'WOW RIDE® Ikossa! Fukui' XR bus, which has been in operation since June 2024, started on May 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM for departures scheduled from October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
This direct shuttle connects JR Fukui Station and the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum. Its standout feature is an interior completely surrounded by video displays on the windows, front, and ceiling. Utilizing cutting-edge AR and VR technologies, it provides an immersive experience where lifelike dinosaurs appear during the journey, and characters introduce the rich culture and history of Fukui.
The bus is also equipped with the 'Talk With' AI dialogue system, allowing passengers to experience interactive conversations with historical or local figures associated with Fukui. Different content is provided for outbound and inbound trips.
Renowned director Yukihiko Tsutsumi serves as the general producer, with a cast including actors Tsubasa Imai and Yoshiyoshi Nukumizu, along with local FBC announcers. Tickets can be purchased through the 'Happy Bus' website, 'tabiwa by WESTER,' and the Fukui City Tourist Information Center.
This direct shuttle connects JR Fukui Station and the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum. Its standout feature is an interior completely surrounded by video displays on the windows, front, and ceiling. Utilizing cutting-edge AR and VR technologies, it provides an immersive experience where lifelike dinosaurs appear during the journey, and characters introduce the rich culture and history of Fukui.
The bus is also equipped with the 'Talk With' AI dialogue system, allowing passengers to experience interactive conversations with historical or local figures associated with Fukui. Different content is provided for outbound and inbound trips.
Renowned director Yukihiko Tsutsumi serves as the general producer, with a cast including actors Tsubasa Imai and Yoshiyoshi Nukumizu, along with local FBC announcers. Tickets can be purchased through the 'Happy Bus' website, 'tabiwa by WESTER,' and the Fukui City Tourist Information Center.
FAQ
「新感覚XRバスWOW RIDE® いこっさ！福井号」とはどのようなバスですか？
JR福井駅と福井県立恐竜博物館を直行で結ぶ観光バスです。車内の窓や天井をディスプレイ化し、AR・VR技術を用いた大迫力の映像や、AI対話システム「Talk With」によるキャラクターとの会話を楽しめる没入型の移動体験を提供します。
運行期間とチケットの発売開始日はいつですか？
運行期間は2026年10月1日から2027年3月31日までです。チケットの発売は2026年5月29日の午前10時から開始されています。
どのようなキャストやスタッフが関わっていますか？
総合演出を堤幸彦氏が務め、脚本は池田テツヒロ氏と竹田新氏が担当しています。映像には俳優の今井翼氏や温水洋一氏、FBCアナウンサーの中村謙太氏・増谷寧々氏らが出演しています。
チケットはどこで購入できますか？
販売サイト「はぴバス」、JR西日本の「tabiwa by WESTER」、および福井市観光交流センター内の「ふくい観光案内所」で購入可能です。空席がある場合は当日購入も可能です。
バス車内ではどのような体験ができますか？
往路と復路で異なる恐竜や福井の文化・歴史に関する映像コンテンツが楽しめるほか、最新のAI対話システムを通じて福井ゆかりの登場人物と対話しているような体験が可能です。