Ishizuchi Joju, Komatsu-cho, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
The Joju Observatory, located midway up Mount Ishizuchi in Saijo, Ehime Prefecture, offers stunning panoramic views stretching from the Ishizuchi mountain range to the Seto Inland Sea. Easily accessible via the Ishizuchi Ropeway from either Iyo-Komatsu Station or Komatsu IC, followed by a short walk and lift ride, this free-to-enter viewpoint is open year-round. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking scenery and a refreshing mountain atmosphere. The best time to visit is during the autumn months to witness the vibrant fall foliage.