About Mount Misen
The mount comes with hiking trails that lead all the way up to Misen and takes a couple of hours to get to the top. Apart from that, the island is known for the different religious structures belonging to the Shinto faith. In fact, the island also comes with UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are a must visit when visiting Miyajima island.
Mount Misen Highlights
• Trek to the top of Mt Misen and admire the spectacular views of Hiroshima and beyond from the top.
• Discover the best landscapes of the foothills of the park at Momijidani Park, especially in the fall season.
• Visit the Itsukushima Shrine and pay your respects in this UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to Shinto faith.
• Seek blessings at the Daisho-In temple and admire the 500 Buddha statues located in the premises of the temple.
• Spot deer along the trekking path as you trek to the top of Mt Misen to admire the views.
How To Reach Mount Misen
- By Car: Mt. Misen is 32 km from the city centre, it will take 1 hour 26 min via Route number 11.
- By Boat: Take the ferry from JRMiyajima station and land on the island. The overall journey from the coast to the island will take around 10 minutes. Once you reach Miyajima island,Mt. Misen is 26 minutes away by foot.
Best Time To Visit Mount Misen
Mt. Misen is open throughout the year, so you can plan your visit to this place at any time of the year.
- The best season to visit Mt. Misen will be the summer season from March to June because this is the time when the climate is pleasant.
- The best day in the week will be the weekdays due to less crowds regardless of any time of the year.
- The best time of the day to visit Mt. Misen will be in the morning due to less crowds and a favourable temperature.
Mount Misen Other Essential Information
- Unlike the deer of Nara, the deer in Mt. Misen should not be fed by the tourists, so be prepared accordingly.
- You need to book a ticket to travel on the cruise, so make sure you book it well in advance.
- Make sure you wear comfortable clothing, especially if you are planning to trek to the top of Mt Misen.
- We recommend wearing a comfortable pair of shoes for the trek to the top of Mt Misen.
- The ropeway to the island functions from 9 am to 4 pm, so plan your travel to the island accordingly.
Offer prayers at Itsukushima shrine
This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a religious structure belonging to the Sinto faith. This shrine is made on stilts and is located alongside the sandy shores of the Mt. Misen. This shrine is just a part of 17 other buildings located in its premises and is known for the iconic floating torii gate. The shrine here is dedicated to Sanjoshin, the 3 daughters of Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the deity of storms and seas.
Visit the Momijidani Park
This park takes pride in being one of the most visited maple leaf valleys in Hiroshima and Japan. The park attracts tourists throughout the year, especially in autumn when the leaves turn brown. The park is located at the foothills of My Misen and is the starting point of a hiking trail. The park is also close to the entrance of the ropeway and 20 minutes away from the Miyajima pier. When in the park, make sure you check out the deer in the park.
Travel in the ropeway
The ropeway is one of the most prominent attractions located in the hilly terrain of Miyajima. Tourists take the ropeway to get the best views of the Seto Inland sea and the neighbouring islands. The ropeway has a stop at the Kayadani station where you can take another ropeway to reach Shishi-iaw station. You will have to book your tickets well in advance to travel in the ropeway, so be prepared accordingly.
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