Temples & Shrines Ishizuchi Shrine (Head Shrine) Anonymous Mt. Ishizuchi is the highest mountain in western Japan and this is the Shinto shrine established to worship the deity of the m..
Camping & Trekking Kichijo-ji Temple in Saijo Anonymous Kichijo-ji is No. 63 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. This temple is unique in having one of the Seven Lucky Gods as its tutelary..
Activities Climbing Mt. Ishizuchi Anonymous Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest mountain in western Japan, is an easy enough walk, except for the last bit.
Activities Hoju-ji Temple in Saijo Anonymous Hoju-ji is No. 62 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. It's the Temple of Wealth and Happiness, but it doesn’t look like it.
Camping & Trekking Maegami-ji Temple in Saijo Anonymous Maegami-ji, Temple No.64, stands in the foothills of Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest mountain of western Japan. This temple could almost..
Camping & Trekking Koon-ji Temple in Saijo Anonymous Koon-ji, Temple No.61, is unusual in that it looks more like a university library than a Buddhist temple. Inside is an equally unusual..
Activities Mt. Kamegamori Anna Sheffer Enjoy Ehime's scenery with this brief but rewarding hike in the Ishizuchi Mountains.
Activities Saijo Tourism & Exchange Center Anonymous The Saijo Tourism & Exchange Center near JR Iyosaijo Station has a good pamphlet in English and some nice exhibits.