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Iyo

Ehime, Japan · Asia

About Iyo

Iyo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Masaki-chō, 40km from Shikoku Karst.

Iyo is a town located in Ehime, Japan. With a population of 35,133, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Iyo sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Iyo to your route.

About Iyo

Iyo (Japanese: 伊予市, Hepburn: Iyo-shi) is a city located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2022, the city had an estimated population of 35,888 in 16169 households and a population density of 180 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 194.44 square kilometres (75.07 sq mi).

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Where is Iyo located?

Iyo is located in Ehime, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 33.7514 latitude, 132.7014 longitude.

What is the population of Iyo?

Iyo has a population of approximately 35,133 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
35,133
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Ehime
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
33.7514, 132.7014

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Japan

Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
left

Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.

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Worth the detour from Iyo

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Dogo Onsen

One of Japan's oldest and most famous hot springs, housed in a striking Victorian-era bathhouse that inspired the bathhouse in Spirited Away.

14 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Shikoku Karst

A limestone plateau road running the Ehime–Kochi border at around 1,400 m, with cattle grazing among white karst outcrops and unbroken ridge views. One of the highest and most open drives in western Japan.

40 km · about 45 min drive

coastal drive

Shimanami Kaido

A 60 km island-hopping expressway across the Seto Inland Sea from Onomichi to Imabari, leaping between six islands on soaring suspension bridges including the world-class Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Iyo

  • 40 kmShikoku KarstA limestone plateau road running the Ehime–Kochi border at around 1,400 m, with cattle grazing among white karst outcrops and unbroken ridge views. One of the highest and most open drives in western Japan.
  • 48 kmShimanami KaidoA 60 km island-hopping expressway across the Seto Inland Sea from Onomichi to Imabari, leaping between six islands on soaring suspension bridges including the world-class Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge.
  • 69 kmMount Misen (Miyajima)The highest peak on Miyajima Island with ancient forests, wild deer, and panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from its summit.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Iyo.

Masaki-chō

🇯🇵 Japan

4 km awayPop. 30,548

Haramachi

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8 km awayPop. 20,480

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11 km awayPop. 511,192

Tōon

🇯🇵 Japan

18 km awayPop. 33,903

Kuma

🇯🇵 Japan

21 km awayPop. 7,404

Uchiko

🇯🇵 Japan

23 km awayPop. 15,322

Hōjō

🇯🇵 Japan

26 km awayPop. 27,992

Shinagawa

🇯🇵 Japan

31 km awayPop. 422,488

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