Ishizuchi Skyline

Road that extends to the highest peak in western Japan and to the sky beyond

An 18-kilometer driving route with a breathtaking view that extends from the entrance of Omogo-kei gorge in Kumakōgen-chō to Tsuchi-goya located at the trailhead on Mount Ishizuchi. From the Nagao-oné observation deck, the Goraikō-no-Taki waterfall selected as the “100 top waterfalls in Japan” can be seen in the distance. This road is also known for being a great route for fall foliage viewing.

Basic information

Location: Wakayama, Kumakogen-cho, Kamiukena-gun, Ehime
Access: A 45-minute drive from Kumakōgen-chō Government Office
Telephone number: 0892-21-1111 (Kumakōgen-chō Furusato Sosei-ka (“Hometown Creation Division”))
Seasons: Times open for driving
April 1-April 28: 7am-6pm
April 29-May 31: 7am-7pm
June 1-June 30: 7am-8pm
July 1-10 (during “mountain opening” festival): 4am-8pm
July 11-August 31: 7am-8pm
Sept. 1- Nov. 30: 7am-6pm
Closed during winter season: December 1-March 31