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Mt. Ishizuchi

At 1,982m, this mountain is West Japan's tallest. Most people climb it using the Omotesando course that starts near the city of Saijo. This holy mountain is counted among the seven holiest mountains in Japan. The mountain trail includes a trail chain to help with steep portions. (Less steep, indirect route is also available.)
Address or Location Saijo City and Kumakogen-cho, Ehime Prefecture
Phone 0897-47-3575
Fax 0897-53-6200
Transportation Fifty minutes by car from JR Iyo Saijo Station. Sixty minutes by car from Iyo Saijo Highway Interchange. It takes three hours to hike to the top of the mountain from Sanchojoju Station of Ichizuchi Tozan Ropeway.
  • Mt. Ishizuchi
  • Mt. Ishizuchi
* This information is current as of March 2010.
* Enquiries by phone or fax must be made in Japanese.