Train & Bus Route: Temple 86 to Temple 87

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Train & Bus Route from Shidoji to Nagaoji

You can travel from Temple 86, Shidoji Temple, to Temple 87, Nagaoji Temple, by bus or train.

Walking the entire route takes approximately 7 km and 2 hours. The bus costs ¥200 and takes you close to Nagaoji Temple, but services are limited. The train costs ¥240 and runs more frequently, but you need to walk approximately 3 km from Zoda Station to Nagaoji Temple.

Take the bus when the schedule works, the train when it doesn’t, or walk the entire route if you want to enjoy the pilgrimage on foot. This section gives you several options depending on your schedule.

This article introduces the bus and train routes, fares, travel times, timetables, and transfer options from Temple 86, Shidoji Temple, to Temple 87, Nagaoji Temple.

Temple Information

Timetable

Comparing Public Transportation and Walking Routes

The distance from Temple 86, Shidoji Temple, to Temple 87, Nagaoji Temple, is approximately 7 km. It is a manageable distance of about 2 hours on foot, but using the bus or train can reduce the amount of walking.

	Bus	Train	Walking
Fare	¥200	¥240	Free
Walking distance to Nagaoji	Approx. 0.6 km	Approx. 3 km	Approx. 7 km
Frequency	Limited	Relatively frequent	—
Features	Stops close to Nagaoji	More frequent and convenient	Enjoy the walking pilgrimage

Taking the Bus

The biggest advantage of the bus is that it greatly reduces the walking distance to Nagaoji.

The bus stop on the Shidoji side is also nearby, and after getting off near Nagaoji, it is only about 0.6 km on foot to the temple. With a fare of just ¥200, the bus is the most efficient option when the schedule works for you.

However, bus services are limited, so be sure to check the timetable in advance.

Taking the Train

The JR Kotoku Line costs ¥40 more than the bus, but one advantage is that trains run more frequently.

On the other hand, Nagaoji is approximately 3 km from Zoda Station, so taking the train does not necessarily reduce the walking distance by a significant amount.

The train is a convenient option if the bus schedule does not work for you or if you want to avoid a long wait.

Walking the Entire Route

The walking route is approximately 7 km and takes about 2 hours.

Although it takes longer than using public transportation, the distance is not particularly long, making this a relatively easy section for pilgrims who want to enjoy walking the pilgrimage route.

If you have enough time and want to experience as much of the pilgrimage as possible on foot, walking the entire route is a good option.

Which Route Should You Choose?

For this section, the easiest way to choose is to base your decision on whether the bus schedule works for you.

• Bus schedule works → Bus
• Bus schedule doesn’t work / frequency is more important → Train
• Want to enjoy the walking pilgrimage → Walk

The bus is particularly convenient because it costs only ¥200 and takes you close to Nagaoji. If the bus schedule does not work, the JR Kotoku Line gives you more flexibility.

Think of it this way: bus for convenience, train for frequency, and walking for enjoying the pilgrimage trail.

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