Mount Ishizuchi
At 1982m, Mount Ishizuchi is the highest mountain peak in western Japan. One of Japan’s Seven Holy Mountains, it has been known as a spiritual mountain since ancient times. During the "O-yamabiraki" event in July, Shugendo practitioners gather from all over the country to pay their respects. For those who don't feel confident enough to aim for the peak, it is recommended to use the ropeway or chairlift when hiking.
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From Tokyo to one of Japan's least-explored regions for uncrowded nature activitiesMore Information about Mount Ishizuchi
Street address
- 81 Nishinokawakou, Saijo City, Ehime (Ishizuchi Tozan Ropeway Sanroku Shimotani Station)
Access
- 1 hour from the JR Iyo-Saijo Station on the Nishinokawa route Setouchi Bus. Get off at the Ishizuchi Ropeway-mae bus stop, then travel 5 minutes by foot to the Sanroku Shimotani Station
Opening Hours
Closed
- For those travelling by car: the Ishizuchi Skyline road is completely closed during the winter season (December 1 to March 31).
Best season
- Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct.
Point
- The mountain is bustling with mountain climbers and tourists during the autumn leaves season in October. Even if you are climbing or hiking on a day trip the weather around the mountain can change quickly, so it is important to prepare appropriate clothing, sports or trekking shoes, and food and drink.
Spots around
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Pearl Culturing Farm Tour
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Matsuyama Castle
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Ozu Castle
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Garyu Sanso Villa
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Oyamazumi Shrine
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Shimanami Kaido
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Kurushima Strait Tidal Current Tour Boats
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Omishima Museum of Art
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Iyonada Monogatari
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Ishite-ji Temple
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Imabari Castle
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Matsuyama Airport
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Kirosan Observation Park
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Tai-meshi (sea bream meals) (Matsuyama Ropeway Shopping District)
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Roadside Station Uchiko Fresh Park Karari
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Yumeshima Kaido
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Dogo Onsen Area
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Dogo Hot Spring
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Tobe Togeikan
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Yokaichi Gokoku Machinami
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Botchan Train *Operation has been suspended from November 2023 until further notice.
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Okaido and Gintengai
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Tobe Zoological Park