Miyajima Ropeway, Miyajima

Name: Miyajima Ropeway
Address: Miyajima, Japan

#6 among attractions in Miyajima

Aerial tramway

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The Miyajima Ropeway refers to Japanese aerial lift lines in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima. This is the only route Hiroshima Tourism Promoting operates. The company is a subsidiary of Hiroshima Electric Railway. The route, consisted of two lines, climbs Mount Misen of Miyajima Island. It opened in 1959. The route accepts PASPY, a smart card ticketing system. ()

Local name: 広島観光開発 Coordinates: 34°17'4"N, 132°19'41"E

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Miyajima Ropeway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Itsukushima Shrine, Daishō-in, Mount Misen, Miyajima Public Aquarium.

0.9 miNW
Notable seaside Shinto shrine
Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima
23 min walk • Nestled in the serene city of Miyajima, the Itsukushima Shrine stands as an iconic Shinto sanctuary in Hatsukaichi, Japan. Known for its unique construction and cultural significance, the shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been attracting pilgrims...
0.8 miNW
9th-century Buddhist temple complex
Daishō-in, Miyajima
20 min walk • Daishō-in or Daisyō-in is a historic Japanese temple complex with many temples and statues on Mount Misen, the holy mountain on the island of Itsukushima, off the coast of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan.
0.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Misen, Miyajima
18 min walk • Mount Misen is the sacred mountain on Itsukushima in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan, and is the highest mountain on the island at 535 m; it is situated within the World Heritage area of Itsukushima Shrine.
1 miNW
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
Miyajima Public Aquarium, Miyajima
27 min walk • Miyajima Public Aquarium is an aquarium on the island of Itsukushima in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan.
0.6 miN
Park
Momijidani Park, Miyajima
16 min walk • Momijidani Park is one of the most famous maple leaves valley parks in Japan. The park is located at the foot of Mt. Misen, along Momijidani River, behind Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima.
1.2 miN
Forts and castles
Miyao Castle, Miyajima
30 min walk • Miyao Castle was a fortification built on the island of Itsukushima during the Sengoku Period in Japan. Although referred to as a Japanese castle, it did not have a donjon or serve as the residence of a land-holding noble, and therefore is probably more within the definition of a hill fort, rather than a true castle.
1 miNW
34°17'50"N • 132°19'16"E
Senjokaku, Miyajima
25 min walk • Sacred and religious sites
1 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Daiganji Temple, Hatsukaichi
25 min walk • Daigan-ji Temple is a temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect located in Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The name of the temple is Kameizan. The temple name is Houkoin. The main deity is Yakushi Nyorai.

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Which popular attractions are close to Miyajima Ropeway?

Nearby attractions include Momijidani Park, Miyajima (16 min walk), Mount Misen, Miyajima (18 min walk), Daishō-in, Miyajima (20 min walk), Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima (23 min walk).