Ehime Prefecture is located in the northwestern part of Shikoku, and is blessed with rich nature, including the Seto Inland Sea, which is compared to the "Aegean Sea of the Orient" for its poetic beauty of many islands, and Mount Ishizuchi, the highest mountain in western Japan, where visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as mountain climbing, trekking, and skiing. The Shimanami Kaido, which connects Ehime and Hiroshima prefectures, is known as a "sacred land for cyclists.