Saijo, Ehime
64 The View from a Sacred Mt. Ishizuchi, the Highest in Western Japan
Take in incredible views from the peak (altitude of 1,982 meters) of Mt. Ishizuchi, overlooking not only the Seto Inland Sea, but also Tosa Bay, Mt. Tsurugi in Tokushima, and the mountains of the Chugoku Region and Kyushu in the distance. Experience sunrise from the summit, a sea of clouds sprawling beneath your eyes, the Brocken specter, and other magical landscapes. Though it takes about three hours to climb Mt. Ishizuchi on the main route, climbers from all over Japan and abroad come to this mountain, one of the top 100 mountains in Japan and the highest in Western Japan.
View Spot
Access
- Approx. 30 min. by car from Iyo-Komatsu IC to the Ishizuchi Tozan Ropeway
- Approx. 45 min. by car from Iyo-Saijo IC to the Ishizuchi Tozan Ropeway
- Approx. 30 min. by car from JR Iyo-Komatsu Station to the Ishizuchi Tozan Ropeway
- Approx. 55 min. by bus from JR I Iyo-Saijo Station to the Ishizuchi Tozan Ropeway
- Approx. 1 hr. 10 min.by car from Matsuyama Airport to the Ishizuchi Tozan Ropeway
Inquiries
Ishizuchi Shrine Mountain Peak Villa
Tel: 080-1998-4591
Address: Nishinokawa, Saijo-shi, Ehime
Hours: Season: May. 1-Nov. 3, 7:00-19:00
Fees: ¥9,000 per night (with two meals, tax included) *Prices are as of April 2020
Closed: No closings during the season
Parking: Available at the mountain trail entrance. Joju Route Private Parking, paid (400 regular vehicle spaces); Tsuchigoya Route Public Parking, free of charge (200 regular vehicle spaces)
Other: Shops, cafeteria, and rest area available
Tourist Information for the Surrounding Area
