Temple
Reika-do
Hatsukaichi•155m(2 min walk)
Mount Misen
弥山Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima
Nature
What makes this place special?
At a Glance
Mount Misen is the sacred mountain of Itsukushima, also called Miyajima, in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima. At 535 meters it is the highest peak on the island, and its foot lies within the World Heritage area of Itsukushima Shrine. The north slope is covered by primeval forest protected as a Natural Monument.
According to tradition, the monk Kūkai opened the mountain in 806, and halls of Daishō-in temple line the way from near the summit to the foot. The summit observatory was rebuilt in 2013, and Japan's first prime minister, Itō Hirobumi, praised the view from the top. Hiking trails start from Maple Valley Park and Daishō-in and take about 90 minutes or more, while the walk from Shishiiwa Station, where the ropeway ends, takes about 30 minutes. Among the Seven Wonders of Misen is a rock hollow whose water is said to rise and fall with the tide.
Goshuin within a short walk
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How do I visit?
Visit Duration
150 minutes
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