Mount Washigatō

What it is

• The highest peak on Omishima Island standing at 436 meters tall.
• A sacred body of worship for the nearby Oyamazumi Shrine.
• One of the 100 Famous Mountains of Shikoku within a national park.
• A granite mountain historically known as Washimine-san or Kannoyama.

What to see

• Extensive citrus orchards covering the foothills of the mountain.
• A second-class triangulation point located at the summit.
• The headwaters of the Utenahon River on the southern slope.
• Panoramic views of the surrounding Setonaikai National Park.

When to go

• Accessible year-round via paved roads for cars and bicycles.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.