Travelling across Japan is such a breeze thanks to a well connected network of flights and shinkansen. However, those options can be pricey. Now there’s an affordable way to travel where you don’t have to sacrifice comfort. Tokyo-based bus company Willer Express now has some amazing overnight buses, which offer you your own personal pod with reclining seats.
You’ll find these private pods on Willer’s line of ReBorn buses, launched in 2020. Each ReBorn bus has 18 spacious reclining seats with a footrest, neck rest, foldable table, cup holder, blanket plus an electrical outlet to charge all your devices.
やばい。WILLERのいつもよりちょっと高い夜行バス、ファーストクラス並みに快適で超熟睡できた。ベッドより気持ちよかった。うちに座席ひとつ欲しい。最高。 pic.twitter.com/0ajG3C81NA
— なつめ (@sauntm) August 6, 2021
ウィラーさんのリボーンシート
— こうへい@くるすた (@nijimasu_kohei2) August 10, 2021
バスってるのうれしい悲鳴
（よく使わせていただいてます）
（ヲタクの味方です） pic.twitter.com/g2Ekxt4ILz
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These buses are definitely a great option to tour around Japan on the cheap. For more information, visit the website.
This article was originally published on August 19 2021 and updated on December 2 2022
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