Iyo Kofuji

What it is

• The highest point on Gogoshima Island standing at an elevation of 282.4 meters.
• A mountain included in the 100 Island Mountains list.
• The subject of a haiku written by the famous poet Masaoka Shiki.

What to see

• An observation deck at the summit providing views of the surrounding area.
• A small temple located at the top of the mountain.
• A 1.5 kilometer hiking trail leading from the village to the peak.

Getting there

• Take the Iyo Railway Takahama Line to the terminus at Takahama Station.
• Board a ferry from Takahama Port for a ten-minute trip to Tomari Port.
• Follow the trail starting from Tomari village at the eastern foot of the mountain.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.