SAIJO URBAN HOTEL

Orange Fields

The season of harvesting oranges is from October to January. It’s also great to enjoy the view of Seto Inland Sea while harvesting oranges.

Shikoku Pilgrimage of 88 Temples

Tracing the footsteps of Kobo-Daishi, also known as Kukai, and visiting 88 temples that are related to Kukai, is called “Shikoku Pilgrimage.” It is an opportunity for you to experience touring Japan’s spiritual locations with a history of 1,200 years. Our hotel is a convenient base for Shikoku Pilgrimage of 88 Temples, as there are multiple temples nearby.

Asahi Beer Factory

All-you-can-drink, freshly made Super-Dry Asahi beer, made from the famous waters of Mt. Ishizuchisan and delivered directly from the Shikoku factory. Starting with the healthy lamb meat served Mongolian-style, they offer various types of hot pot meats that are all perfectly paired and enjoyed with the beer.

【Access Guide】 Approx. 9 min. by car from the hotel
Approx. 41 min. by bus from the hotel
Approx. 42 min. on foot from the hotel

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Mt. Ishizuchisan Hiking Ropeway

Mt. Ishizuchisan is known as a mountain of worship (for meditation and training), is one of the 100 Mountains and Views of Japan, and is also one of the Seven Ryozan (holy mountains) of Japan. Also known as the Reihou (Holy Peak) Mt. Ishizuchisan, it is the central mountain of the Ishizuchisan mountain ranges, specified as a Quasi-National Park of Ishizuchi.

【Access Guide】 Approx. 56 min. by car from the hotel

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Ehime Prefectural Science Museum

This is a facility built in 1994 for learning through the experience of various scientific knowledge, including nature, environment, biology, astronomy, industry, technology. Lovingly coined the nickname “Ka-Ha-Ku,” more than 170,000 people visit this museum every year.

【Access Guide】 Approx. 16 min. by car from the hotel

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Towel Museum ICHIHIRO

Aside from touring the towel production process, original paintings by Mr. Masahiro Naruse, towel art by designer Ms. Atsuko Matano, and the collection of various overseas toys owned by Mr. Teruhisa Kitahara, can be enjoyed. Enjoying the seasonally changing plants at the European-style garden is another feature.

【Access Guide】 Approx. 33 min. by car from the hotel

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Maintopia Besshi

The “Roadside Station - Maintopia Besshi” is a theme park built to commemorate the 300th year of the opening of the Besshi copper mine. In addition to touring the miniature recreations of mining during the Edo era, you can enjoy the bath at the Healthyland Besshi that uses the all-natural spring from the Besshi mine.

【Access Guide】 Approx. 33 min. by car from the hotel

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Taki-no-Miya Country Club

A fascinating golfing grounds filled with 27 challenging courses. Designed by one of Japan’s premier course designer, Mr. Shunsuke Kato. With the backdrop of the surrounding Shikoku mountain ranges, the course was specially calculated to match the nature and showcase the drastically changing seasons.

【Access Guide】 Approx. 19 min. by car from the hotel

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Ishizuchi Ski Resort

A ski resort known for its steep slopes and popular among intermediate and advanced skiers. The ski slope is 1,400 meters tall, 2nd in Shikoku. Equipped with artificial snowfall machines, with snow piling up to more than 150 cm during the peak season.

【Access Guide】 Approx. 90 min. by car from the hotel

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The Railway History Park in SAIJO

A new sightseeing and interaction area of Sijo City made up of three facilities, the “Shikoku Railway Culture Building,” the “Shinji Sogo Memorial Museum” and the “Tourist Information Center.”

【Access Guide】 A minute walk from the hotel

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