On my list this trip was visiting the fruit bus stops in Nagasaki prefecture.

To get there we caught a local train from Isahaya. It was very much a local train. There were two carriages and the driver was also the person who took the fares – so when you got off you had to ensure you were in the front carriage to give him the fare – 380 yen (3.80 approx).

Unsurprisingly we were the only ones that got off at Nagasato. As you can see by the photo of the station – there is not much around. From here we got on our bikes to find the first bus stop which was about 2 minutes down the road – which was a watermelon.

The bus stops are made from concrete in the shape of fruit. Originally they were made for a travel expo in 1990… and then moved to their current locations. They are well maintained both inside and out. They certainly are a feature of the area – as there are a few tourists who seek them out.

The downside of these bus-stops is they are on the main road – which is one lane in each direction. Cycling on the road is a little unpleasant- so it’s really best to use the footpath given the large number of trucks and other vehicles. For this reason we used the footpath.

While we were enjoying it given the road conditions we decided to go back to Nagasaki early from Konagai station.

The best way to see these bus-stops is probably by car – but I’m still pleased we took the time and visited.

You can read more about visiting them here