Ishizuchi Shrine, Shinto shrine in Ehime Prefecture, Japan

Ishizuchi Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Saijo that serves as a starting point for mountain hikes. The complex features paths through forested areas with several smaller chapels that structure the grounds.

According to the Chōkan Kanmon, the deity was invited to Ishizuchi's peak in 63 BCE, during Emperor Sujin's reign. In 685 En no Ozunu is said to have opened the mountain, later developed by the monk Jakusen. In 1871 the shrine was renamed Ishite Jinja and ranked a prefectural shrine; in 1902 it took the name Ishizuchi Jinja.

The shrine is dedicated to Mount Ishizuchi and attracts pilgrims who wish to climb its peak. The smaller sanctuaries scattered along the path mark important points on this spiritual journey.

The shrine is best visited early in the morning to avoid crowds and complete the hike during daylight. Comfortable shoes and plenty of water are important, as the paths can be steep and lengthy.

The shrine's vermilion great torii by National Route 11 was erected on 23 June 1994. The handrail in the middle of the stone steps below the main hall reuses iron chains from the original summit route. The shrine's crest is a stone character within a circle.