Train & Bus Route: Temple 62 to Temple 63

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Train & Bus Route from Hojuji to Kichijoji

From Temple 62, Hojuji, to Temple 63, Kichijoji, the journey takes approximately 5 minutes when using the train or bus.

The distance is only about 1.4 km and takes approximately 20 minutes on foot.

Although this is a short distance that can easily be covered on foot, using public transportation is also recommended in bad weather or if you are tired from walking.

Both the train and bus can be boarded and accessed at stops close to the temples. The fare is ¥150 by bus and ¥190 by train, making the bus ¥40 cheaper. Choose whichever option is more convenient based on the timetable.

In this article, we introduce the train and bus routes from Temple 62, Hojuji, to Temple 63, Kichijoji, including fares, travel times, and timetables.

Temple Information

Timetable

Comparing the Public Transportation and Walking Routes

The distance from Temple 62, Hojuji, to Temple 63, Kichijoji is approximately 1.4 km and takes about 20 minutes on foot, making this a short section.

When using the train, walk from Hojuji to Iyo-Komatsu Station, then take the JR Yosan Line from Iyo-Komatsu Station to Iyo-Himi Station. From Iyo-Himi Station, walk to Kichijoji.

When using the bus, walk from Hojuji to the Komatsu-Station bus stop, then take the bus from Komatsu-Station to Himi. From the Himi bus stop, walk to Kichijoji.

Whether you take the train or bus, you can reduce the walking distance between the temples to approximately 0.2 km.

Item	Train & Bus	Walking
Travel time	About 5 minutes	About 20 minutes
Fare	Train ¥190 / Bus ¥150	Free
Walking distance	About 0.2 km	About 1.4 km
Features	Significantly reduces the amount of walking	Walk without worrying about timetables
Notes	You need to plan around train or bus schedules	Requires about 1.4 km of walking

Taking the Train & Bus

The train is used from Iyo-Komatsu Station to Iyo-Himi Station, while the bus is used from Komatsu-Station to Himi.

Both options are convenient because the stations and bus stops are located close to the temples.

The fare is ¥190 by train and ¥150 by bus, so the bus is ¥40 cheaper.

To choose between the train and bus, check the timetables and take whichever option is more convenient.

Walking to Kichijoji

The walking route is approximately 1.4 km and takes about 20 minutes.

Since the distance between the temples is short, walking is a practical option if you want to travel at your own pace without worrying about timetables.

Which Route Is Recommended?

The distance from Temple 62, Hojuji, to Temple 63, Kichijoji is short enough to easily walk.

On the other hand, using the train or bus is recommended if you want to reduce the amount of walking, such as in bad weather or when you are tired from walking.

If you want to keep the fare as low as possible, taking the bus is a good option, as it is ¥40 cheaper than the train.

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