Train & Bus Route: Temple 28 to Temple 29

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Train & Bus Route from Dainichiji to Kokubunji

From Temple 28, Dainichiji, to Temple 29, Kokubunji, the journey takes approximately 1–2 hours and costs ¥560 when using a combination of train and bus.

The distance is about 8 km and takes approximately 2 hours 20 minutes on foot. Public transportation reduces the amount of walking, but the total travel time can vary significantly depending on transfer and waiting times. Taking the train and bus when the schedule works well with your plans, and walking when the waiting time is long, are both good options.

You can take the Konan City Community Bus from Dainichiji to Noichi Station, but services are infrequent. Depending on the time of day, walking the approximately 2 km to Noichi Station may actually be faster.

In this article, we introduce the train and bus route from Temple 28, Dainichiji, to Temple 29, Kokubunji, including fares, travel times, timetables, and transfer information.

Temple Information

Timetable

Comparing the Public Transportation and Walking Routes

The distance from Temple 28, Dainichiji, to Temple 29, Kokubunji is approximately 8 km and takes about 2 hours 20 minutes on foot.

When using public transportation, take the Konan City Community Bus from Dainichiji to Noichi Station, then take the Tosa Kuroshio Railway to Gomen-cho. From Gomen-cho, transfer to a bus and get off at Kokubunji-dori Bus Stop, then walk to Kokubunji.

The actual time spent riding the train and buses is only about 30 minutes, but including transfer and waiting times, the total travel time is approximately 1–2 hours.

Item	Train & Bus	Walking
Travel time	About 1–2 hours	About 2 hours 20 minutes
Fare	¥560	Free
Walking distance	About 2.5 km	About 8 km
Features	Significantly reduces the amount of walking	No need to worry about transfers or waiting times
Notes	Requires transfer and waiting time	Requires about 8 km of walking

Taking the Train & Bus

Take the Konan City Community Bus from Dainichiji to Noichi Station, the Tosa Kuroshio Railway from Noichi Station to Gomen-cho, and then a bus from Gomen-cho to Kokubunji-dori.

Using public transportation significantly reduces the walking distance compared with walking the entire route.

However, waiting times can occur when transferring between the different services, including the Konan City Community Bus. As a result, the total travel time ranges from about 1 to 2 hours. In particular, if the bus from Dainichiji to Noichi Station does not fit your schedule, walking the approximately 2 km to the station may actually be faster.

Walking to Kokubunji

The walking route is approximately 8 km and takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.

If the waiting time for public transportation is long, walking the entire route may actually get you there faster. Another advantage is that you can travel at your own pace without worrying about transfers or waiting times.

Which Route Is Recommended?

Taking the train and bus when the schedule works well with your plans, and walking when the transfer and waiting times are long, are both good options.

Public transportation significantly reduces the amount of walking, making it convenient if you want to conserve your energy. On the other hand, if the transfer and waiting times are long, walking the approximately 8 km route may actually get you there faster.

Check the timetables for each service before departure and compare the waiting times with the amount of walking before choosing your route.

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