Ehime, Japan · Asia
Saijō is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Niihama, 54km from Shikoku Karst.
Saijō is a city located in Ehime, Japan. With a population of 104,791, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Saijō 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 Saijō to your route.
Saijō (西条市, Saijō-shi) is a city in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2022, the city had an estimated population of 106,016 in 58,803 households and a population density of 210 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 509.98 square kilometres (196.90 sq mi).
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Saijō is located in Ehime, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 33.9167 latitude, 133.1833 longitude.
Saijō has a population of approximately 104,791 people, making it a city in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan5 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
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.
28 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
One of Japan's oldest and most famous hot springs, housed in a striking Victorian-era bathhouse that inspired the bathhouse in Spirited Away.
37 km · about 45 min drive
photogenic
A shallow tidal flat on the Seto Inland Sea where a thin film of water left at low tide turns the sand into a vast mirror at sunset, reflecting sky and silhouettes.
52 km · about 60 min drive
famous road
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.
54 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A charming hillside port town on the Seto Inland Sea, serving as the gateway to the Shimanami Kaido cycling route.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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