Scheduled Bus Service

Services

There are two bus routes in operation for students who commute by train. The buses run from Shin-Hosono station on the Kintetsu Kyoto line, Hosono station on the JR Gakkentoshi line, and Nara Tomigaoka station on the Kintetsu Keihanna. The bus journey from the station to the school is approximately 10-15 minutes. Please check the tabs below for bus departure times to and from DIA.

We use green city busses with a fixed route to and from DIA operated by Seika Town.

The sign on the bus reads 'Direct fixed route bus to DIA'.
  • ​Each bus has 30 seats and space for 50 students to stand.
  • Only students who have been approved may ride the bus. There will be NO assigned seating in the morning. 
  • Grades 1 to 3 grade students will have priority to use the seats.
  • Grades 4 and up will be asked to stand.
  • Students use ICOCA cards to pay for the bus ride.
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Parents are asked to complete the bus application form button below if their child is going to:
  • Start to ride the bus.
  • Change the bus they are riding.
  • Stop to ride the bus.

Route 1: Shin-Hosono / Hosono Schedule

Departs Hosono at:
  • 7:35 a.m.      
  • 7:55 a.m. 
  • 8:10 a.m.  
  • 8:15 a.m. 
Departs DIA at:
  • 3:40 p.m.​

Route 2: Nara Tomigaoka Schedule

Departs Tomigaoka at:
  • 7:25 a.m. 
  • 7:40 a.m
  • 8:05 a.m. 
Departs DIA at:
  • 3:40 p.m.​

Usage Terms and Conditions
​(as of April 1, 2019)

  • The school bus service operates only on the designated routes.
  • Students can only get on or off the bus at the designated drop-off and pick-up locations.
  • The School Bus schedule may change to accommodate train timetable revisions.
  • Bus departure times may be delayed due to train delays over 15 minutes.
  • Buses may arrive late/early due to traffic conditions.
  • Failure to comply with the following safety rules may result in the cancellation of school bus ridership:
    • No eating or drinking on school buses.
    • No opening of the bus windows.
    • No shouting or talking loudly - ride the bus quietly.
    • Follow the DISK Learner profile attributes
  • If a student is unable to meet the school bus departure time, the student’s parents/guardians must assume responsibility for the child's safe arrival to school. Students arriving after bus departure times are sent by taxi from the train station to school with the charges billed to the parents/guardians.
  • Parents/guardians are responsible for keeping the school informed of up-to-date contact information.
  • The school bus operates as safely as possible; however, in the case of an accident DIA will not be held responsible.
  • ​Safety of DISK children is our paramount concern.

Cost

Hosono
One Way Fare
1 Month Pass
3 Month Pass
6 Month Pass
Adult
270円
​9,480円
​27,020円
51,190円
Child
140円
​4,740円
​13,510円
25,600円
Tomigaoka
One Way Fare
1 Month Pass
3 Month Pass
6 Month Pass
Adult
340円
11,930円
​34,000円
64,420円
Child
170円
5,970円
​17,000円
32,210円
Updated Aug'22