Saijo

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Saijō [1] (西条), also known as Iyo-Saijō (伊予西条), is in Ehime prefecture, Shikoku island, Japan.

[edit] Get in

Iyo-Saijō station is on the JR Yosan Line from Uwajima to Takamatsu.

From Okayama on Honshu, the Shiokaze limited express train makes hourly runs to Iyo-Saijō (1 3/4 - 2 hours, ¥4740, no charge with Japan Rail Pass).

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Komyo-ji, a temple designed by Tadao Ando. (15 minutes walk from Iyo-Saijo station.)

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There are several hotels within a few blocks of the station. All are business hotels catering mostly to Japanese business types. Expect to pay around 7,500 to 9,000 Yen for a room.

[edit] Get out

• Mount Ishizuchi, the tallest mountain in Shikoku, is one hour away by bus.