Mount Misen, the sacred mountain on the holy island, is also the highest peak on Miyajima at 535 meters. On clear days, it offers spectacular views of the Seto Inland …

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StevensBike

October 18, 2018

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Beautiful, historic place. Lies on the way between viewing platform and cable car station or footpath on the mountain or from the mountain.

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Florian Schickling

August 30, 2024

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What a view. Definitely recommended! Good fitness required from the mountain station. I wouldn't walk up the stairs from the bottom (harbor)! That's the path of death, just walking down is enough!

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Elevation 500 m

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