Mount Saragamine

Overview

Mount Saragamine rises 1,271 meters on the border between Toon City and Kumakogen Town in the Chuyo region of Ehime Prefecture. Standing in the western part of the Ishizuchi mountain range within the Shikoku Mountains, it is counted among the '100 Famous Mountains of Shikoku.' The peak and its surroundings form the core of the prefecturally designated Saragamine Renpo Prefectural Natural Park, and its closeness to the city of Matsuyama makes it a beloved local mountain for hikers and nature lovers throughout the year.

Highlights

• ●A 1,271 m peak listed among the 100 Famous Mountains of Shikoku
• ●Heart of the Saragamine Renpo Prefectural Natural Park in the western Ishizuchi range
• ●Rich forests of beech and other deciduous broadleaf trees
• ●An accessible mountain close to central Matsuyama

History

Long a part of local life and mountain worship, Saragamine and the surrounding area came to be protected as the Saragamine Renpo Prefectural Natural Park, safeguarding its rich natural environment to this day. The mountain is known for its surviving forests of beech and other deciduous broadleaf trees, and the prefectural park designation has helped preserve this valuable vegetation. For details on its history and designation, please check official sources.

Map

33.7175, 132.8944 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Drive from central Matsuyama toward the trailhead
2. 2Follow the forest trail up toward the summit area
3. 3Enjoy the cool air and views toward the Ishizuchi range from the top
4. 4After descending, rest in the villages of Toon or Kumakogen

Did you know?

💡 Its elevation is recorded as 1,270.5 m or 1,271 m depending on the source, and it is one of the '100 Famous Mountains of Shikoku.' Set slightly west of the main Ishizuchi ridge, it offers views toward the Ishizuchi range and the quiet of the beech woods that remain on its slopes.

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