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Best trails in Ishizuchi Quasi-National

Best trails in Ishizuchi Quasi-National

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Want to find the best trails in Ishizuchi Quasi-National for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 7 great trails for hiking and walking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next adventure? Trails in this park range from 741 to 5,889 feet of elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Ishizuchi Quasi-National.

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  1. #1 - Mount Ishizuchi: Joju Route

    4.5 (80)·Hard·6.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    This trail begins at the top of the Ishizuchi Ropeway, near the Joju Shrine. The path is a climb up rocky, root-covered trails and numerous stairs through the beautiful forest of native Japanese beech trees. During the final ascent, hikers must climb a series of three long, vertical iron chains bolted directly to the sheer rock faces. The reward is the 360-degree view from the narrow summit, which is home to the shrine.

  2. #2 - Mount Ishizuchi: Tsuchigoya Route

    4.5 (37)·Moderate·6.2 mi
    This trail begins at the Tsuchigoya Trailhead. The path winds gently along the mountain ridge, passing through beautiful forests of Japanese beech and Nikko fir. The route converges with the main trail near the Ni-no-Kusari. From here, hikers can choose to climb the near-vertical rock faces using massive iron chains or take the bypass stairs to the top. The summit area, known as Misen, is home to the Ishizuchi Shrine.

  3. #3 - Ropeway-mae Bus Stop - Mount Ishizuchi

    4.4 (12)·Hard·8.9 mi·Est. 9–10 hr
    Ropeway-mae Bus Stop - Mount Ishizuchi (ロープウェイ前バス停 - 石鎚山) A hiking journey to Mount Ishizuchi, the highest mountain in western Japan and one of the seven sacred mountains in Japan. The mountain is known for the unique shape, abundant nature, and the history of the faith. This route starts from the Ropeway-mae Bus Sto to the summit via the Joju Route.

  4. #4 - Sancho Joju Station - Mount Ishizuchi

    3.3 (4)·Hard·7.7 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    Sancho Joju Station - Mount Ishizuchi (山頂成就駅 - 石鎚山) This is the route down from the top of Mount Ishizuchi to the Sancho Joju Station of the Ishizuchi Tozan Ropeway.

  5. #5 - Mount Kamegamori

    4.9 (6)·Moderate·1.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Here the trail leads you to the top of Mount Kamegamori (瓶ヶ森), which provides you nice views. All levels of climbers can have an easy hike without any special types of equipment if the weather is good.

  6. #6 - Mount Ishizuchi: Tsuchigoya Route - Joju Route Loop

    5.0 (2)·Hard·10.5 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hr
    Mount Ishizuchi: Tsuchigoya Route - Joju Route (石鎚山: 土小屋ルート - 成就ルート)

  7. #7 - Mount Ishizuchi: Joju Route - Tsuchigoya Route

    2.0 (3)·Hard·5.3 mi
    Mount Ishizuchi: Joju Route - Tsuchigoya Route (石鎚山: 成就ルート - 土小屋ルート)
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Ishizuchi Quasi-National?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Ishizuchi Quasi-National is Mount Ishizuchi: Joju Route, which has a 4.5 star rating from 80 reviews. This trail is 6.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,041 ft.

What is the longest trail in Ishizuchi Quasi-National?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Ishizuchi Quasi-National is Mount Ishizuchi: Tsuchigoya Route - Joju Route Loop. This trail is estimated to be 10.5 mi long.

How many trails are in Ishizuchi Quasi-National?

There are 7 trails in Ishizuchi Quasi-National.These trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 148 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ishizuchi Quasi-National?

Ropeway-mae Bus Stop - Mount Ishizuchi has the most elevation gain with 5,889 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mount Ishizuchi: Tsuchigoya Route - Joju Route Loop, which has 4,051 ft of elevation gain.