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To/From TakamatsuTo/From TokyoTo/From OsakaTo/From KyotoTo/From Okayama How to travel between Kotohira and Takamatsu By JR trains Local trains directly connect Takamatsu and Kotohira once per hour. The one way trip takes about an hour and costs 830 yen. Alternatively, infrequent JR Shimanto limited express trains operate directly between Takamatsu Station and Kotohira Station. The one way trip takes around 35 minutes and costs about 1500 yen. Both JR trains are fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. By Kotoden trains Trains depart from Takamatsu-Chikko Station, located a few steps from JR Takamatsu Station and next to Takamatsu Castle, and travel to Kotoden Kotohira Station. The one way trip takes about an hour, costs 610 yen, and trains depart every 30 minutes. Kotoden trains are not covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Above fees and schedules are subject to change. For the current Yen exchange rate, click here.   Orientation JR Kotohira and Kotoden Kotohira Stations are located a few steps away from each other in the center of town and within walking distance of Kotohira's attractions. The steps to Kompirasan Shrine begin about a ten minute walk southwest of the train stations. Kanamaruza Theater is located about 200 meters off the approach to Kompirasan. Alternatively, buses depart hourly from both railway stations for Kompirasan Shrine. Buses go as far as the main gate of the shrine about halfway up to Kompirasan's main hall. The one way fare is 500 yen per person, and reservations must be made in advance (0877-73-2221). Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

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Kotoden Official website of the railway operator. JR Shikoku Official website of the railway operator. Kotobus Official website of the bus operator. JR Shikoku Bus Official website of the bus operator. Nishinihon JR Bus Official website of the bus operator. Hankyu Bus Official website of the bus operator. Youkou Bus Official website of the bus operator.