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Mount Misen, Miyajima

#3 among attractions in Miyajima

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Mount Misen, Miyajima

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

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

  • itsukushima shrine miyajima0.9 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...

  • daisho in miyajima0.7 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.

  • miyajima public aquarium0.9 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.

  • momijidani park miyajima1 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.

  • miyajima ropeway0.7 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.

  • senjokaku miyajima1.1 miN
    34°17'50"N • 132°19'16"E

    Senjokaku, Miyajima

    27 min walk • Sacred and religious sites

  • daiganji temple hatsukaichi0.9 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).

Where to next? Visit hiroshima Hiroshima region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Japan.

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