WOW RIDE, a new type of XR bus, is available at the Dinosaur Museum in Ikotsusa, Hokkaido! Let's go by [Fukui-go]!

  • Fukui
  • Experience Gifu

What is WOW RIDE?

WOW RIDE" is a new type of XR bus that turns even the "travel time" to your destination into an enjoyable experience. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) images are projected on the windows of the bus, and passengers are entertained with a variety of images and sounds until they reach their destination. Passengers do not need any peripheral devices such as goggles or tablets; they simply sit on the bus and experience a virtual space with a sense of presence that they cannot get on ordinary sightseeing buses!

WOW RIDE Ikotsa! Fukui-go" to the Dinosaur Museum

On the bus from Fukui Station to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, passengers can view information on sightseeing in Fukui and maniac information about the dinosaur museum. A researcher who actually works at the museum will introduce you maniac information that will make your visit to the museum even more enjoyable. If you have never been to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, you can learn about the museum in advance, and if you have been to the museum several times, you can get information for a more in-depth visit.
You can also talk with Dr. Dinosaur, whom you will meet many times in Fukui.

How to purchase tickets

You can also apply for tickets and tours with tickets on the website of HAPIBUS, which operates the WOW RIDE, the JR West Japan website tabiwa by WESTER, and other travel agencies. There is also a special set ticket that includes a WOW RIDE ticket and a ticket to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum (permanent exhibition). With this set ticket, you can enter the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum at any time on the day of your bus ride, without having to specify or reserve an entrance time in advance.

How to enjoy

The bus to the Dinosaur Museum on the day of boarding departs from the east exit of Fukui Station (Ichinodani Exit). The meeting point is 10 minutes before departure. Once you board the bus, images will be projected on monitors on both sides of the bus and overhead. If you are worried about getting bus sick, try to watch the monitor a little further away from you rather than the one right next to or directly above you to avoid getting bus sick.
We will meet at the east exit of Fukui Station (Ichijyodani Exit) 10 minutes before departure.
WOW RIDE Ikotsa! Fukui-go" offers a variety of courses to enjoy Fukui, including a return trip from the Dinosaur Museum to Fukui Station, an outbound/return trip from Fukui Station to the Fukui Prefectural Ichijodani Asakura Clan Site Museum, an outbound trip from Fukui Station to Awara-Yunomachi Station on the Echizen Railway and a round trip course to and from Awara-Yunomachi Station. Of course, each one plays a different video, allowing visitors to experience Fukui, a city full of tourist attractions.

For hands-on tour activities, try VELTRA!

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