Train & Bus Route: Temple 19 to Temple 20

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Train & Bus Route from Tatsueji to Kakurinji

From Temple 19, Tatsueji, to Temple 20, Kakurinji, the journey takes approximately 3–4 hours and costs ¥890–¥990 when using a combination of train and bus.

The distance is about 13 km and takes approximately 4 hours 30 minutes on foot. Although you still need to climb the mountain to reach Kakurinji when using public transportation, this route allows you to travel about 10 km from Tatsueji to Ikuna by train and bus, saving your energy for the climb to Kakurinji.

In this article, we introduce the train and bus route from Temple 19, Tatsueji, to Temple 20, Kakurinji, including fares, travel times, bus and train schedules, and transfer information.

Temple Information

Timetable

Comparing Public Transportation and Walking Routes

The distance from Temple 19, Tatsueji, to Temple 20, Kakurinji is approximately 13 km and takes about 4 hours 30 minutes on foot.

By public transportation, the journey takes approximately 3–4 hours and costs ¥890–¥990.

Item	Public Transportation	Walking
Travel time	About 3–4 hours	About 4 hours 30 minutes
Fare	¥890–¥990	Free
Walking distance	About 4 km	About 13 km
Features	Save energy for the climb to Kakurinji	Walk without worrying about schedules

Taking the Train and Bus

From Tatsueji to Minami-Komatsushima, you can take either a bus or the JR Mugi Line.

From Minami-Komatsushima to Ikuna, take a bus. From Ikuna Bus Stop, walk approximately 4 km, or about 2 hours, to Kakurinji.

Even when using public transportation, you cannot avoid the climb to Kakurinji.

Therefore, rather than thinking of this route as a way to avoid walking altogether, it is better to think of it as a way to travel the approximately 10 km from Tatsueji to Ikuna by public transportation and save your energy for the climb to Kakurinji.

Walking to Kakurinji

Walking the entire route takes approximately 4 hours 30 minutes and covers about 13 km.

One advantage of walking is that you do not have to worry about public transportation schedules and can travel at your own pace.

However, Kakurinji is located at an elevation of approximately 500 m, so a significant climb awaits you during the latter part of the route.

Which Route Is Recommended?

If you want to save your energy for the climb to Kakurinji, using public transportation is recommended.

In particular, traveling the approximately 10 km from Tatsueji to Ikuna by public transportation allows you to save energy for the climb to Kakurinji.

On the other hand, if you have plenty of time and are comfortable walking a long distance, you can also walk the entire route.

When choosing between the two, consider “paying ¥890–¥990 to reduce about 10 km of walking, or walking approximately 13 km in about 4 hours 30 minutes,” and choose the route that best suits your energy level and plans.

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