Ishizuchi Skyline
12Omogo Gorge, Kumakogen to Tsuchigoya, Ehime · Ehime Prefecture
Distance10.0mi · 16 km
Drive time20 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MountainForestGorge
Former toll climb from Omogo Gorge to Tsuchigoya below western Japan's highest peak
The Ishizuchi Skyline is an 18km former toll road rising from the Omogo Gorge gateway to Tsuchigoya at about 1500m, on the south side of Mt Ishizuchi, the highest mountain in western Japan. It is a flowing climb with good sightlines and panoramic views, popular with drivers and cyclists and a natural pairing with the UFO Line. The road closes in winter, roughly December to March. Mind cyclists on the climbs, falling rock after rain, and the late-day cloud build-up.
Where it runs
Omogo Gorge, KumakogenStart · Ehime Prefecture
Tsuchigoya, EhimeEnd · Japan
Character
Corners100bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient10%≈ 1-in-10
Hairpins4tight bends
Climb1114 mtotal ascent
Summit1487 mhighest point · 4879 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
809 m rangeKnow before you go
- Cyclists on climbs
- Falling rock
- Afternoon cloud
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