Train Route: Temple 77 to Temple 78

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Train Route from Doryuji to Goshoji

You can travel from Temple 77, Doryuji Temple, to Temple 78, Goshoji Temple, using the JR Yosan Line in approximately 50 minutes, including walking, for ¥280.

Walking the entire route takes approximately 7 km and 2 hours. You need to walk from Doryuji Temple to Tadotsu Station and from Utazu Station to Goshoji Temple, but the train ride itself takes only about 10 minutes, making this a convenient option if you want to save time.

You can also take a limited express train, but the fare is ¥730, which is ¥450 more than the local train. Since this is a relatively short section, the local train is recommended if you are not in a hurry.

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Comparing the Train and Walking Routes

The distance from Doryuji Temple to Goshoji Temple is approximately 7 km, taking about 2 hours on foot.

By taking the train, you can reduce the walking distance to approximately 2.5 km and significantly shorten the total travel time. In particular, the JR Yosan Line journey from Tadotsu Station to Utazu Station takes only about 10 minutes, with no transfers required.

	Train + Walking	Walking
Travel time	Approx. 35–50 min	Approx. 2 hr
Walking distance	Approx. 2.5 km	Approx. 7 km
Fare	¥280	Free
Features	Saves time and energy	Enjoy the walking pilgrimage
Recommended for	Those who want to travel efficiently	Those who want to walk as much as possible

The Local Train Is Recommended

The distance from Tadotsu Station to Utazu Station is short, and even a local train takes only about 10 minutes.

A limited express costs ¥730, which is ¥450 more than the ¥280 local train fare. Since taking the limited express does not save a significant amount of time on this short section, the local train is recommended if you are not in a hurry.

Keep the Walking to and from the Stations in Mind

Even when taking the train, you need to walk approximately 15 minutes from Doryuji Temple to Tadotsu Station and about 25 minutes from Utazu Station to Goshoji Temple.

Therefore, this is not a route where you can avoid most of the walking simply by taking the train. However, compared with walking the entire route, you can still significantly reduce the distance you need to walk.

Which Route Should You Choose?

Take the train if you want to save time and energy, or walk if you want to enjoy the walking pilgrimage.

The local train costs only ¥280 and the ride takes about 10 minutes, making this a section where public transportation can be easily incorporated into your pilgrimage.

Since the limited express costs ¥450 more than the local train, the local train is the better choice if you have enough time.

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