Saijo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of Ehime prefecture, Japan
About Saijo
Saijō is a medium-sized city Ehime Prefecture, known throughout Shikoku for its fresh spring water (uchinuki), its massive autumn festivals, and as the gateway to Mt. Ishizuchi, the tallest peak in western Japan. Temples 60-64 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage lie within the extended Saijō municipal area. This area was formed by the merger of the old Saijō City, Toyo City, Komatsu Town, and Tanbara Town in November 2004. Saijō may be off the beaten path for many. However it is a good place to get a taste of the laid-back and hospitable culture of Ehime. Many of the typically conservative and polite locals burst into a wild celebratory mood during the yearly autumn festivals in the Saijo, Komatsu, Toyo, Himi, and Iwane areas. With good preparation, you can find specialty shops, restaurants, and iza
Top Attractions in Saijo
Explore the best things to see and do in Saijo:
- ★Kōmyō-ji
- ★Shikoku Railway Culture Museum
Where to Eat in Saijo
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴cafe Kiko & Yvan
- 🍴Cafe Lamp
- 🍴Dandanchakan/啖啖茶館
- 🍴Hachijyuhachi (88) Udon Toyo Shop
- 🍴Issei Yakitori (一声焼き鳥)
- 🍴Koyo Tei
Saijo Travel Guide Sections
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