2026 Mt. Ishizuchi Star Night Tour Starry Sky Full-Day Course

This is a day centered around the 'Star Night Tour' operated by the Mt. Ishizuchi Ropeway (石鎚登山ロープウェイ) in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture. It runs from May to November (2026), and takes visitors up by ropeway to Ishizuchi Picnic Park (石鎚ピクニック園地) at an elevation of about 1,300m for telescope-based stargazing. Prices are 3,500 yen for adults (junior high school age and up), 2,500 yen for children (elementary school age), and 1,000 yen for young children (ages 4-6), including the round-trip ropeway fare and insurance. Internet reservation is required, with a deadline of 23:59 two days before the event. Gathering time is 18:10-18:30 from October to March. During the day, a visit to the Ishizuchi Shrine Main Shrine (石鎚神社本社), which enshrines Mt. Ishizuchi - the highest peak in western Japan - is recommended.