Temple Guide

Access

Byodoji Temple is in Akiyama, Aratano-cho, Anan City, Tokushima. It is about a 30-minute walk from JR Aratano Station, and parking is free.

This page gathers the main approaches for drivers, walkers on pilgrimage, and people coming from the airport or ferry.

Address
177 Akiyama, Aratano-cho
Nearest Station
JR Aratano Station

About 30 min on foot

Main Hall
06:00-17:00

Stamp office 08:00-17:00

Parking
Free
Phone
0884-36-3522

Location

Temple location and contact details

Keep the key address and contact details together before you travel.

Shikoku Pilgrimage Temple No. 22

Hakusuizan Io-in Byodoji

Address

177 Akiyama, Aratano-cho, Anan, Tokushima 779-1510

Phone

0884-36-3522

Email

contactus@byodoji.online

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Routes

Travel estimates by starting point

Reference times and distances organized by starting point and means of transport.

Expressway

From Tokushima Tsuda IC

A common route when coming by car from Tokushima City or the highway network.

  • About 30.7 km
  • About 60 minutes by car

Train

From JR Aratano Station

The nearest station is close enough to reach on foot.

  • About 2.0 km from the station
  • About 30 minutes on foot
  • About 7 minutes by taxi

Highway Bus

From Tokyo Station (overnight) or Shin-Kobe

Overnight buses from Tokyo Station serve the Kanto area; buses from Shin-Kobe Station serve the Kansai area. Choose the stop that fits your onward plan.

  • Tsunomine is the closest stop to Byodoji
  • Tachibana is the next nearest stop
  • Anan Ekimae stop connects easily to JR trains

Ferry

From Tokushima Port

Useful if you are arriving from Kansai by ferry.

  • About 33.2 km
  • About 60 minutes by car

Airport

From Tokushima Awaodori Airport

A rental car is usually the simplest option for first-time visitors.

  • About 44 km
  • About 90 minutes by car or taxi
  • About 150 minutes by public transport

Walking Pilgrims

If you are walking between temples

Approximate distances from neighboring pilgrimage temples.

  • From Temple 21 Tairyuji: about 13 km / about 4 hours on foot
  • From Temple 23 Yakuoji: about 20.3 km / about 5 hours on foot

On Arrival

Useful notes before you come

A few practical points that are easy to miss if this is your first visit.

Parking

Parking is free

Both private cars and pilgrimage buses may use the parking area without charge. On busy ritual days, please follow the local guidance staff.

Steps

There are steps up to the Main Hall

There are steps before and after the gate, and a longer staircase up to the Main Hall. For those who cannot climb comfortably, the five-colored rope linked to the principal image allows symbolic connection from below.

Stamp Office

The stamp office opens separately

The Main Hall may already be open, but the stamp office follows its own hours. If you need stamps or temple items, allow enough time.

Groups

Group visits are smoother with advance contact

If you are coming with around twenty people or more, or you hope for a talk or guided reception, please contact the temple in advance.