Bus Route: Temple 45 to Temple 46

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Bus Route from Iwayaji to Joruriji

From Temple 45, Iwayaji, to Temple 46, Joruriji, the journey takes approximately 3–4 hours and costs ¥1,260 when using a combination of bus and walking.

The distance is about 29 km and takes approximately 10 hours on foot, making this a long section of the pilgrimage route. Taking the bus can significantly reduce the amount of walking, but buses are infrequent, and some services do not operate on holidays. Depending on the schedule, walking from Iwayaji to Kuma Bus Depot may actually be faster than waiting for a bus.

In this article, we introduce the bus route from Temple 45, Iwayaji, to Temple 46, Joruriji, including travel times, fares, and bus schedules.

Temple Information

Timetable

Comparing Public Transportation and Walking Routes

The distance from Temple 45, Iwayaji, to Temple 46, Joruriji is approximately 29 km and takes about 10 hours on foot, making this a long section of the pilgrimage route.

By public transportation, the journey takes approximately 3–4 hours and costs ¥1,260.

However, buses are infrequent, and some services do not operate on holidays, so be sure to check the timetable before using this route.

Item	Public Transportation	Walking
Travel time	About 3–4 hours	About 10 hours
Fare	¥1,260	Free
Features	Significantly reduces the amount of walking	Walk at your own pace without worrying about schedules

Taking the Bus

Take a bus from Iwayaji toward Kuma Bus Depot, then transfer to a JR Shikoku Bus and continue to Shiogamori Bus Stop.

From Shiogamori Bus Stop, walk approximately 3 km to Joruriji.

The main advantage of using public transportation is that it significantly reduces the amount of walking compared with walking the entire route.

However, buses are infrequent, and some services do not operate on holidays, so you may have a long wait depending on the time of day.

Walking to Joruriji

The walking route is approximately 29 km and takes about 10 hours.

Although this is a very long section, one advantage of walking is that you do not have to worry about bus schedules and can travel at your own pace.

Which Route Is Recommended?

If you want to reduce the amount of walking, taking the bus is recommended.

However, because buses are infrequent, depending on the time of day, walking from Iwayaji to Kuma Bus Depot may actually be faster.

If you plan to use the bus, check the timetable in advance and decide whether to wait for the bus or walk based on the schedule.

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