Train & Bus Route: Temple 17 to Temple 18

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Train & Bus Route from Idoji to Onzanji

You can travel from Temple 17, Idoji Temple, to Temple 18, Onzanji Temple, by train and bus in approximately 2 hours for ¥600.

Walk from Idoji Temple to Fuchu Station, then take the JR Tokushima and Mugi Lines to Minami-Komatsujima Station. From Minami-Komatsujima Station, continue to Onzanji Temple by bus or on foot.

Walking the entire route takes approximately 17 km and 5 hours, so public transportation is a convenient option if you want to reduce the amount of walking.

This article covers the fares, travel times, train and bus schedules, and transfer options.

Temple Information

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Comparing Public Transportation and Walking Routes

The distance from Idoji Temple to Onzanji Temple is approximately 17 km, taking about 5 hours to walk. While walking the entire route is a relatively long journey, using public transportation allows you to combine trains and buses to reduce both travel time and walking distance.

Taking the Train

From Idoji Temple, first walk approximately 1.7 km to Fuchu Station.

From Fuchu Station, take the JR Tokushima Line, traveling via Tokushima Station toward the Mugi Line. Depending on the service, you may need to transfer, so it is recommended to check the transfer information according to your departure time.

Onzanji Temple is approximately 2.6 km from Minami-Komatsujima Station.

You Can Also Take a Bus from Minami-Komatsujima Station

You can walk from Minami-Komatsujima Station to Onzanji Temple, but you can also take a Tokushima Bus, which takes approximately 10 minutes and costs ¥170 to a stop near Onzanji Temple.

However, bus services are not particularly frequent. Depending on the timing, walking may actually get you there faster than waiting for the bus.

For this reason, it is a good idea to check your arrival time at Minami-Komatsujima Station and the bus schedule before deciding whether to take the bus or walk.

Combine Walking and Public Transportation

Even when using public transportation, you still need to walk approximately 1.7 km from Idoji Temple to Fuchu Station, as well as walk from Minami-Komatsujima Station toward Onzanji Temple.

Therefore, rather than thinking of this as a route that eliminates walking altogether, it is better to think of it as a way to use the train to efficiently cover the longer part of the journey.

Consider your physical condition, available time, and potential bus waiting time, and choose the option that suits you best: train + bus, train + walking, or walking the entire route.

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