Train & Bus Route: Temple 38 to Temple 39

Train and Bus Route from Kongofukuji Temple to Enkoji Temple

Traveling from Temple No. 38, Kongofukuji, to Temple No. 39, Enkoji, by bus and train takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes and costs about ¥2,380.

Since walking the entire route takes roughly two days, this is a convenient option for pilgrims who wish to save time on their Shikoku pilgrimage.

On this route, you will first take a bus from Ashizuri Misaki Bus Stop to Nakamura Station. From there, transfer to the Tosa Kuroshio Railway Nakamura–Sukumo Line and continue toward Enkoji Temple.

This article provides a clear overview of the train and bus route from Temple No. 38 Kongofukuji to Temple No. 39 Enkoji, including travel time, fares, timetables, and transfer information.

Temple Information

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Fare & Route Schedule

Recommended Transportation Options

There are two main ways to travel from Kongofukuji Temple to Enkoji Temple:

• Bus and train route with a transfer at Nakamura Station
• Direct bus route available from Ashizuri Misaki

Considering the balance between travel time and service frequency, the bus and train route is generally the recommended option.

Via Nakamura Station: Bus and Train Route

No.	Location	Distance	Travel Time	Fare
1	Temple 38: Kongofukuji	Walk (0.1 km)	1 min	–
2	Cape Ashizuri Misaki Bus Stop	Bus (52.4 km)	1 hr 40 min	¥1,900
3	Nakamura Station & Bus Stop	Train (15.3 km)	Lcl: 20 min Exp: 10 min	Lcl: ¥480 Exp: ¥790
4	Hirata Station	Walk (2.7 km)	40 min
5	Temple 39: Enkoji	–	–	–
Total	–	70.5 km	Lcl: 2 hr 41 min *1 Exp: 2 hr 31 min *1	Lcl: ¥2,380 Exp: ¥2,690

Limited express trains are shown in red.
*1 Transfer waiting times are not included.

Direct Bus Route

Since direct buses operate infrequently, this route is best used as an alternative or supplementary option.

No.	Location	Distance	Travel Time	Fare
1	Temple 38: Kongofukuji	Walk (0.1 km)	1 min	–
2	Cape Ashizuri Misaki Bus Stop	Bus (75 km)	2 hr 50 min	¥2,700
3	Tera Yamaguchi Bus Stop	Walk (1 km)	15 min	–
4	Temple 39: Enkoji	–	–	–
Total	–	76.1 km	3 hr 6 min	¥2,700

Timetable

Kochi Seinan Kotsu Ashizuri Line & Nakamura–Sukumo Line

Tosa Kuroshio Railway Nakamura–Sukumo Line

Limited express trains are shown in red.

Information Around Nakamura Station

The area around Nakamura Station is the central district of Shimanto City and offers a good selection of convenience stores and accommodation options.

If you are heading to Enkoji Temple, staying in the Sukumo area can be a convenient choice, as it makes it easier to continue on to the next temple in the pilgrimage.

Sample Route from Kongofukuji Temple to Enkoji Temple

If you take the bus departing from Ashizuri Misaki at 11:03, the connections between the various modes of transportation are smooth, allowing you to arrive at Enkoji Temple by 14:40.

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