Ropeway Route from Unpenji to Daikoji

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Bus & Ropeway Route from Unpenji to Daikoji

From Temple 66, Unpenji, to Temple 67, Daikoji, the journey takes approximately 2–3 hours and costs ¥1,300 when using the ropeway and bus.

The distance is about 9 km and takes approximately 3 hours on foot.

First, take the Unpenji Ropeway down to the Sanroku Station. From Sanroku Station, walk approximately 5 km to the Marui-kita bus stop, then take the bus from Marui-kita to Daikoji-guchi. From Daikoji-guchi, walk approximately 1 km to Daikoji.

Mitoyo City Community Bus services are infrequent and do not operate on public holidays. Therefore, taking the bus when the schedule works well with your plans, and walking from Sanroku Station when the waiting time is long, are both good options.

In this article, we introduce the ropeway and bus route from Temple 66, Unpenji, to Temple 67, Daikoji, including fares, travel times, timetables, and transfer information.

Temple Information

Timetable

Comparing the Public Transportation and Walking Routes

The distance from Temple 66, Unpenji, to Temple 67, Daikoji is approximately 9 km and takes about 3 hours on foot.

When using public transportation, first take the Unpenji Ropeway down to Sanroku Station. From Sanroku Station, walk approximately 5 km to the Marui-kita bus stop, then take the Mitoyo City Community Bus from Marui-kita to Daikoji-guchi. From Daikoji-guchi, walk approximately 1 km to Daikoji.

Even when using the ropeway and bus, you still need to walk part of the route. However, the main advantage is that you can use the ropeway to descend from Unpenji instead of walking down the mountain.

Item	Ropeway & Bus	Walking
Travel time	About 2–3 hours	About 3 hours
Fare	¥1,300	Free
Walking distance	About 6 km	About 9 km
Features	Reduces the physical burden of descending the mountain trail	Walk without worrying about timetables
Notes	Bus services are infrequent; no service on public holidays	Requires about 9 km of walking

Taking the Ropeway & Bus

Take the Unpenji Ropeway from Unpenji down to Sanroku Station. The ropeway fare is ¥1,200.

From Sanroku Station, walk approximately 5 km to the Marui-kita bus stop, then take the Mitoyo City Community Bus from Marui-kita to Daikoji-guchi. The bus fare is ¥100. From Daikoji-guchi, walk approximately 1 km to Daikoji.

Using the ropeway and bus allows you to avoid walking down the mountain from Unpenji. However, since you need to walk approximately 5 km to Marui-kita, the bus schedule is an important factor when planning your route.

Walking to Daikoji

The walking route is approximately 9 km and takes about 3 hours.

Although you need to walk farther than when using public transportation, you can travel at your own pace without worrying about the ropeway or bus schedules.

If the waiting time for the bus is long or you prefer to walk without worrying about timetables, walking is also a good option.

Which Route Is Recommended?

When traveling from Temple 66, Unpenji, to Temple 67, Daikoji, taking the ropeway and bus when the bus schedule works well with your plans, and walking when the waiting time is long, are both good options.

The ropeway is particularly useful if you want to reduce the physical burden of descending the mountain trail from Unpenji. However, since you still need to walk approximately 5 km from Sanroku Station to Marui-kita, be sure to check the Mitoyo City Community Bus schedule in advance if you plan to use the bus.

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