Mount Misen, Miyajima

Name: Mount Misen
Address: Miyajima, Japan
Telephone: +81 829 44 2011

#3 among attractions in Miyajima

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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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. ()

Local name: 弥山 Elevation: 1755 ftCoordinates: 34°16'57"N, 132°18'58"E

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Miyajima Japan

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+81 829 44 2011

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Mount Misen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Itsukushima Shrine, Daishō-in, Miyajima Public Aquarium, Momijidani Park.

0.9 miN
Notable seaside Shinto shrine
Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima
22 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...
0.7 miN
9th-century Buddhist temple complex
Daishō-in, Miyajima
19 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.
0.9 miN
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
Miyajima Public Aquarium, Miyajima
23 min walk • Miyajima Public Aquarium is an aquarium on the island of Itsukushima in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan.
1 miNE
Park
Momijidani Park, Miyajima
25 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.
0.7 miE
Aerial tramway
Miyajima Ropeway, Miyajima
18 min walk • 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.
1.1 miN
34°17'50"N • 132°19'16"E
Senjokaku, Miyajima
27 min walk • Sacred and religious sites
0.9 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Daiganji Temple, Hatsukaichi
24 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 Mount Misen?

Nearby attractions include Miyajima Ropeway, Miyajima (18 min walk), Daishō-in, Miyajima (19 min walk), Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima (22 min walk), Miyajima Public Aquarium, Miyajima (23 min walk).

Mount Misen, Miyajima

Facts and practical information

Miyajima plan & book

Mount Misen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima

Daishō-in, Miyajima

Miyajima Public Aquarium, Miyajima

Momijidani Park, Miyajima

Miyajima Ropeway, Miyajima

Senjokaku, Miyajima

Daiganji Temple, Hatsukaichi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mount Misen?