Ehime AJET + Tokushima AJET Mt. Ishizuchi Climb

We’re thrilled to share the exciting details for the upcoming Mt. Ishizuchi climb hosted by Ehime AJET + Tokushima AJET on the 22nd of October. Here’s everything you need to know:

EVENT DETAILS

• Date: Sunday, October 22
• Time: 8:30 am meeting time (estimated to take about 6 hours round trip)
• Location: Bottom of the Ishizuchi Ropeway, near Joju Shrine
• Cost: ¥2,400 for ropeway (cash only), plus transportation and tolls (if taken) and any desired purchases at the restaurant/rest hut

If you’re planning to join us, please reply to this email by Wednesday, October 18 with your name, your starting point, and the names of anyone you’re signing up. Even if you haven’t expressed interest before, you can sign up now. Keep in mind that signing up on the previous interest form does not confirm your participation.

If you live in the Chuyo or Toyo areas and are willing to host Tokushima JETs, please let us know ASAP. You can specify how many people you can host, and you don’t need to be part of the hike to offer accommodation.

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
Ehime AJET and Tokushima AJET won’t be providing transportation to or from Mt. Ishizuchi, but here are some options to get there by the designated meeting time:

BY CAR

• Free parking available at the bottom of the Ishizuchi Ropeway.
• Estimated journey times:
  • From Matsuyama: 1-1.5 hours
  • From Imabari: 1 hour
  • From Shikokuchuo: 1-1.5 hours
  • From Yawatahama: 2 hours
  • From Uwajima: 2 hours
• Please be aware of tolls, and consider carpooling to split the costs.
  

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

• If you’re using public transport, be at the Iyo-Saijo Station by 7:15 am to catch the Setouchi bus to the Ishizuchi Ropeway. No other bus is available until 10:27, so punctuality is crucial.
• For those coming from Matsuyama or south of Matsuyama, you can meet at JR Matsuyama Station at 6 am to take the express train to Iyo-Saijo. Let us know if you plan to meet there so we can watch out for you.

WHAT TO BRING Be well-prepared for the adventure! Here’s what we recommend you bring:

• Food/snacks (carbohydrates and protein recommended)
• Reliable footwear (hiking boots with ankle support preferred)
• Lots of water (at least 2 liters)
• Portable battery (recommended)
• Sunscreen and cap
• Lightweight raincoat
• Removable layers and a warm hat
• A change of clothes and/or a towel (personal preference)
  

Lastly, Tokushima AJET is interested in having dinner with Ehime JETs the night before the hike (Saturday, October 21). You don’t need to be going on the hike to join. Stay tuned for more details coming soon.