Mount Misen ー
弥山

It is a mountain of 535 meter above sea level in the central part of Miyajima,

and the mountain itself has been the object of worship since old times.

The mountain is suitable for climbing trail for its good view from the mountaintop,

its primitiveness for its position on an island.

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Access and Getting Around

Among the trails, one is Momijidani trail (one and a half hour) of climbing upwards,

during which a garden is leisurely enjoyed.

The other one is Daisho-in trail of climbing downwards, a good condition trail is built on the way.

Because there is a ropeway from Momijidani Park at the foot of the mountain,

which is suitable for those who are not able to climb the mountain.

Yet, it still takes 30 minutes to walk to the mountaintop after getting off the ropeway.

CHUGOKU [ Miyajima ]

-Historic Sites

Itsukushima Shrine is famous for big red Torii which seems totally to float in the sea when the tide of the sea rises.We...

CHUGOKU [ Miyajima ]

-Shrines

the wooden building of a huge pillar and a five-storied Pagoda are the characteristic,and it is masculine in contrast to...

CHUGOKU [ Miyajima ]

-Temples

Buddha statues and stone statues of various expressions are seen after a 10-minute walkon the slope from the Itsukushima...

CHUGOKU [ Miyajima ]

-Temples

t is a unique tower of 16 meters high with cylindrical upper parts, square lower parts and a pyramid roof.It is not allo...

CHUGOKU [ Miyajima ]

-Specific Nature

The park is a place of relaxation for clean red leaves in autumn, and it is fun to play with wild deer.A bus runs from t...

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