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
Shikoku Pilgrimage Temple No. 22, Byodoji
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.
- Address
- 177 Akiyama, Aratano-cho
- Nearest Station
- JR Aratano Station
- Main Hall
- 06:00-17:00
- Parking
- Free
- Phone
- 0884-36-3522
About 30 min on foot
Stamp office 08:00-17:00
Temple location and contact details
Enter the address or temple name below into your car navigation or map app.
Hakusuizan Io-in Byodoji
- Address
- 177 Akiyama, Aratano-cho, Anan, Tokushima 779-1510
- Phone
- 0884-36-3522
- [email protected]
You can also search Google Maps for 'Shikoku Pilgrimage Temple 22 Byodoji'.
Travel estimates by starting point
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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
Get off at Anan Ekimae and transfer to the JR Mugi Line for Aratano Station to continue by public transport.
- Get off at Anan Ekimae and take the JR Mugi Line to Aratano Station
- From Aratano Station: about 2.0 km / 30 minutes on foot
- If getting off at Tsunomine or Tachibana, arrange the last-mile journey in advance
Ferry
From Tokushima Port
Foot passengers can take the local bus from Nankai Ferry-mae to Tokushima Station, then transfer to the JR Mugi Line.
- Nankai Ferry-mae to Tokushima Station: about 25 minutes
- JR Mugi Line from Tokushima Station to Aratano Station
- From Aratano Station: about 2.0 km / 30 minutes on foot
Airport
From Tokushima Awaodori Airport
By public transport, take the airport bus to Tokushima Station, then transfer to the JR Mugi Line for Aratano Station. A rental car is simpler if you have substantial luggage.
- Airport bus to Tokushima Station: about 30 minutes
- JR Mugi Line from Tokushima Station to Aratano Station
- From Aratano Station: about 30 minutes on foot
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
Useful notes before you come
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.
Lodging
Temple lodging is closed
Byodoji's temple lodging has been closed since the COVID-19 period, and there are currently no plans to reopen it. If you need nearby accommodation, please contact Minshuku Sazanka directly: 188-1 Akiyama, Aratano-cho, Anan, Tokushima; phone 0884-36-3701.