Mount Ishizumi
石墨山
A 1,456-meter peak in Ehime featuring sacred shrines, volcanic rock formations, and waterfalls that freeze solid during the winter months.
What it is
- The highest peak in the Saragamine range reaching 1,456.5 meters in height.
- One of the 100 Famous Mountains in Shikoku located within the Ishizuchi range.
- Home to Ishizumi Shrine which enshrines the mountain ascetic Akaoni Hoshoin.
- A mountain formed largely of Miocene volcanic rocks and named for its graphite deposits.
What to see
- Karakai Falls and Shirai Falls located on the northern slope of the mountain.
- Ishizumi Shrine dedicated to the local mountain ascetic history.
- Extensive views from the summit across the Ehime Prefecture landscape.
When to go
- Winter to see Shirai Falls transform into a frozen ice fall.
Getting there
- The main climbing route begins at the Karakai Falls entrance.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Ishizumi Open in Google Maps
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