Sumoto City

Upon boarding, you'll see that seats are reserved, and those with seats will be given priority. A reminder to buy tickets three days in advance, as tickets for Mondays are sold out for Saturdays and cannot be used immediately. I originally wanted to buy the Oshiri ticket package, but exchanging it at Umeda Station was difficult, according to everyone. So, this option provides a QR code voucher, which is scanned upon boarding, and you just need to show it to the driver upon exiting; no need to go out to Umeda to find your way. Boarding at Namba Station is very convenient, and the location is easy to find. The only issue is that all restaurants near Awaji Island Park (the boarding location) were closed that day. I had finished exploring and was walking around 3:40 PM, planning to grab a bite to eat before boarding. However, due to the temporary closures, there were no restaurants nearby, and I didn't have enough time to return to the park. I was incredibly frustrated and had to wait an hour for the 4:43 PM train. Since the ticket time is fixed from the start, it cannot be changed. If you plan to eat at the station before returning, I suggest checking if the park is open before rushing in.