Train Route: Temple 76 to Temple 77

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Train Route from Konzoji to Doryuji

You can travel from Temple 76, Konzoji Temple, to Temple 77, Doryuji Temple, using the JR Yosan Line in approximately 30 minutes, including walking, for ¥240.

Walking the entire route takes approximately 4 km and 1 hour. Although the train ride itself takes only about 5 minutes, you can significantly reduce the total walking distance even after accounting for the walks to and from the stations, making this a convenient option if you want to save time.

This article introduces the train route, fare, travel time, timetable, and access from the stations to the temples from Temple 76, Konzoji Temple, to Temple 77, Doryuji Temple.

Temple Information

Timetable

Comparing the Train and Walking Routes

The distance from Konzoji Temple to Doryuji Temple is approximately 4 km, taking about 1 hour on foot.

By taking the train, the total walking distance—including the walks from Konzoji Temple to Konzoji Station and from Tadotsu Station to Doryuji Temple—is reduced to approximately 1.3 km. The JR Yosan Line ride takes only about 5 minutes, allowing you to reduce both walking distance and travel time.

	Train + Walking	Walking
Travel time	Approx. 30 min	Approx. 1 hr
Walking distance	Approx. 1.3 km	Approx. 4 km
Fare	¥240	Free
Features	Reduces travel time and walking distance	Enjoy the walking pilgrimage
Recommended for	Those who want to save time	Those who want to walk as much as possible

Advantages of Taking the Train

It takes approximately 10 minutes to walk from Konzoji Temple to Konzoji Station, followed by about 5 minutes on the JR Yosan Line from Konzoji Station to Tadotsu Station.

From Tadotsu Station, it is approximately a 15-minute walk to Doryuji Temple, so the entire journey takes about 30 minutes, including the walking sections.

Since you can significantly reduce the amount of walking compared with walking the entire route, this is a convenient option if you want to reach the next temple sooner or reduce the amount of walking.

Walking the Entire Route

If you walk, the route from Konzoji Temple to Doryuji Temple is approximately 4 km and takes about 1 hour.

This is a relatively short section between pilgrimage temples, making it a manageable distance for those who want to enjoy the pilgrimage on foot. If you have enough time and want to experience as much of the Shikoku Pilgrimage as possible on foot, walking the entire route is a good option.

Which Route Should You Choose?

Take the train if you want to save time, or walk if you want to enjoy the walking pilgrimage.

Since walking the entire section takes only about 1 hour, walking pilgrims do not necessarily need to take the train.

On the other hand, for just ¥240, you can reduce the walking distance to approximately 1.3 km, making the train a convenient option if you want to minimize walking or travel efficiently to the next temple.

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