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, Ibaraki, Japan. It is used by the Kantō Railway,

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, among others.

Overview

The bus terminal is located near the Itako

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on the

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. 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 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 (

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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

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Nearby stations and ports

and

, 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

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via ferry.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 Buildings and structures in Ibaraki Prefecture Transport in Ibaraki Prefecture