The is a

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situated in Itako, Ibaraki,

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. It is used by the

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, Keisei Bus and JR Bus Kantō, among others.

Overview

The bus terminal is located near the Itako

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on the Higashi-Kantō Expressway. The terminal was moved to the present spot in 2002 because the users had increased in number. There is an adjacent

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. There are 5 highway buses (For the direct of

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, Kaihinmakuhari Station,

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and

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) and two route bus (bound to Kashima and Namegata). The Suigo-Itako Ayame Festival is held annually in Itako from late May to late June. The Suigo-Itako Ayame Garden, where the festival is held, is located near the terminal.

Buses

Highway buses

An IC card ( Pasmo and

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) can be used on highway buses except ''Roze Liner''.

Route buses

An IC card (Pasmo and Suica) can be used on route buses excep
Ikeda Kōtsū
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Namegata Farmers Village

Asō Onsen Shiraho no Yu
, rowspan="2" , Kantetsu Green Bus , - ,
Michi no Eki Itako
, - , rowspan="2" , ''Rokko Kōiki Bus Jingū・Ayame・Shiraho Line''
Michi no Eki Itako
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Nearby stations and ports

Nobukata Station and Itako Station, both on the

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, are a respective 35 and 40 minutes on foot from the bus terminal. 50 minute's walk will bring from the terminal t
Itako Port
Passengers are able to travel from this port to Tsuchiura Station via

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.It is possible for passengers to board on this ferry during Suigō Ayame Festival is held

References

External links

Official website
Bus stations in Japan Itako, Ibaraki Transport buildings and structures in Ibaraki Prefecture