登山前後に使いやすい宿泊、食事、温泉、イベントの関連ガイドです。
Shikoku(Ehime)
中級距離
9 km
累積標高差
1000m
最高標高
1982m
所要時間
6時間
西日本最高峰。鎖場と天狗岳の鋭い山頂が魅力。
石鎚山は標高1,982mの西日本最高峰であり、修験道の七霊山の一つです。四国の愛媛県に位置し、切り立った岩壁に打ち付けられた鉄鎖を登る迫力あるルートは、何世紀もの修験の歴史を今に伝えています。山頂の稜線からは四国山脈と瀬戸内海を見渡す絶景が広がります。
6月〜11月（7月のお山開きが人気）
岩壁の鉄鎖場; 西日本最高峰; 修験道の信仰の歴史; 四国山脈のパノラマビュー; 温帯林から高山帯への植生の変化
JRで伊予西条駅、バスで石鎚ロープウェイ乗り場まで約55分。ロープウェイで成就社まで上がり、そこからハイキング開始。車の場合は松山自動車道いよ西条ICを利用。
The chain climbing sections are optional but the bypass trail is still steep. Chains are extremely dangerous when wet—avoid in rain. The summit (Tengu-dake) involves exposed knife-edge ridge—not for those with vertigo. Winter requires crampons and ice axes. Mountain can be closed during severe weather.
Mt. Ishizuchi is rated as moderate difficulty.
Mt. Ishizuchi is 9 km long.
The elevation gain on Mt. Ishizuchi is 1000 meters.
Hiking Mt. Ishizuchi typically takes about 6 hours.
The best season to hike Mt. Ishizuchi is June to November, July festival popular.
Mt. Ishizuchi is located in Ehime, Shikoku region of Japan.
Mt. Ishizuchi is a day_hike trail.
Warnings for Mt. Ishizuchi: The chain climbing sections are optional but the bypass trail is still steep. Chains are extremely dangerous when wet—avoid in rain. The summit (Tengu-dake) involves exposed knife-edge ridge—not for those with vertigo. Winter requires crampons and ice axes. Mountain can be closed during severe weather..
Access information for Mt. Ishizuchi: Take JR to Iyo-Saijo Station, then a bus to the Ishizuchi Ropeway base (about 55 minutes). The ropeway ascends to Joju, from where the hike begins. By car, use the Matsuyama Expressway to Iyo-Saijo IC..
The maximum elevation on Mt. Ishizuchi is 1982 meters.
Mt. Ishizuchi is rated moderate, making it accessible for hikers of that level.
For Mt. Ishizuchi, proper hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Check warnings: The chain climbing sections are optional but the bypass trail is still steep. Chains are extremely dangerous when wet—avoid in rain. The summit (Tengu-dake) involves exposed knife-edge ridge—not for those with vertigo. Winter requires crampons and ice axes. Mountain can be closed during severe weather..
Highlights of Mt. Ishizuchi include: Iron chain climbing sections on cliff face; Highest peak in western Japan; Shugendo pilgrimage heritage; Panoramic views of Shikoku mountains; Temperate and alpine flora transitions.
Access to Mt. Ishizuchi: Take JR to Iyo-Saijo Station, then a bus to the Ishizuchi Ropeway base (about 55 minutes). The ropeway ascends to Joju, from where the hike begins. By car, use the Matsuyama Expressway to Iyo-Saijo IC..
The best season for Mt. Ishizuchi is June to November, July festival popular. Check conditions before hiking in winter.