Mount Tsurugi
Shikoku's second-highest peak (1,955m) with an ancient shrine at the summit. The ridge walk above the clouds is among Japan's finest alpine experiences — a sacred sword is said to be buried in the peak.
Full day
Tsurugi sightseeing lift round-trip ¥2,300 (adult), ¥1,100 (child). One-way available. As of 2024
Ropeway: 9:00–17:00 (varies by season); closed during strong winds; summit accessible year-round on foot
May–October
Bus to Minokoshi (lift base): from JR Tsurugi Station (Tsurugi town) by Gurutto Tsurugisan bus (weekends/holidays, 2 departures/day, about 1h); or from Awa-Ikeda / Oboke area by bus with transfer. No Mishima station in Shikoku
Location
Why Visit
- 1
The summit shrine Tsurugi-jinja is one of only a handful on a true alpine peak
- 2
Ropeway to Nishi-san station (1,750m) cuts the approach hike to 90 min
- 3
Cloud inversions below the ridge are common from July–September
Local Tips
Tsurugi ('sword') is Shikoku's second highest peak and a genuine pilgrimage mountain. The ropeway reaches 1,750m; the 20-minute walk to the 1,955m summit is steep. The Tsurugi Jinja shrine at the summit is one of Japan's five great mountain shrines. Clear days reveal the Pacific, Seto Inland Sea, and neighbouring peaks simultaneously.
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