Wakayama, Kumakogen, Kamiukena District, Ehime 791-1710, Japan
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Mt. Ishizuchi is one of Japan's seven sacred peaks. Named "the Stone Hammer" for its characteristic sharp and rocky summit, it is the highest peak in western Japan and is known not only for its beauty but also for the challenge it presents climbers. But after a tough hike up this rugged mountain, you have a chance to relax and enjoy a rare kind of peace and tranquility at its peak.
Yoshiumicho Minamiura, Imabari, Ehime 794-2115, Japan
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Kirosan Observatory Park on Oshima Island has some of the best views along the Shimanami Kaido, a cycle route over the Seto Inland Sea. Built on Mt. Kirosan, over 300 m above sea level, the observatory offers views of the islands of the Seto Inland Sea and the bridges that connect them.