Timeline
13:00
Arrive at Bitchu Kokubunji. The 5-story pagoda, built in 1844, is the centerpiece of this Kibi Trail site. Enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the Kibiji Fudoki-no-oka Prefectural Forest Park surrounding the temple grounds.
13:45
Check the route for a bus from Soja Station if you need to return or head to nearby shops. There are no listed food or drink options at the temple itself, so plan to grab a snack or meal in Soja or along the trail before or after your visit.
14:00
Take a final look at the pagoda and the forest park. The area is free to enter and best experienced at a leisurely pace during the day.
Local tip
If you are not hiking the full Kibi Trail, catching a bus from Soja Station is the easiest way to reach the temple. The walk from the Kibiji-Montenashinokan Bus Stop to the temple takes about 7 minutes.
Check before you go
- The temple is free to enter.
- Bus services depart from Soja Station; check current schedules as they may vary.
- No food or drink facilities are listed at the temple site; bring water or plan a meal in Soja.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Okayama (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).