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Daishoin Route, Mount Misen – Mount Misen Observatory loop from 広電宮島口

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Daishoin Route, Mount Misen – Mount Misen Observatory loop from 広電宮島口

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Daishoin Route, Mount Misen – Mount Misen Observatory loop from 広電宮島口

04:21

13.4km

510m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 216 m for 2.12 km

After 11.5 km for 1.68 km

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Start point

Train Station

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1.82 km

Ari Bay

Bay

3.18 km

The Great Torii of Itsukushima Shrine

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Itsukushima Shrine Otorii Gate 大鳥居 - One of Japan's landmarks
The O-Torii (Great Torii Gate), which stands about 16.8 meters high in the sea, is one of the most famous …

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3.84 km

Daishoin Route, Mount Misen

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There are three trails that lead to Mt. Misen ": the" Momijidani Route ", the" Daisho-in Route "and the" Omoto Route ". Of the three, the Daisho-in Route offers the …

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6.32 km

Mount Misen Observatory

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I'm glad that I took the chance to climb the hill, the view on the bay is fantastic

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6.33 km

View of the Seto Inland Sea from Mount Misen

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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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6.60 km

Reikado Hall (Hall of the Eternal Flame)

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Small area with temples and Buddha statues in interesting outifts ;-)
There is also the hall of the never-ending fire from which the fire is supposed to come from the Peace Park in Hiroshima.

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6.62 km

Misen Shrine

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You can get a Goshuin from this shrine‘s Priests/Maiko

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6.71 km

View of the Seto Inland Sea from Mount Misen

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Great view of the inland bay.

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7.01 km

Momijidani Trail - Misen Hiking Trail

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The descent of the trail is quite steep in places but it is very well laid out with steps and handrails. It crosses Momijidani Park and stretches along the eponymous river.

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13.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.47 km

2.19 km

2.15 km

1.71 km

889 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

3.88 km

3.63 km

1.27 km

169 m

106 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

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Weather

Today

Saturday 1 August

34°C

27°C

32 %

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Comments

March 21, 2024,Insel Miyajima mit dem berühmten Tor

If you want to walk up to Mount Misen, you have to like a lot of stairs. The path is really strenuous, but also scenic. The view from the mountain is definitely worth the effort.

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December 13, 2023,Auf Miyajima

A visit to Hiroshima also includes a visit to Miyajima Island. Easy to reach from the city center by train. From Miyajimaguchi train station, just a few steps to the ferry pier and then you're right there. We had chosen a day of the week with fewer tourists - strange as we are - and nice weather. It was 10 …

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March 29, 2024,Miyajima again

Today we went back to Miyajima, this time with the cable car to Mount Misen

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May 23, 2025,🇯🇵Miyajima: Mt. Misen - Runde (+ 🚡 hoch)☀️⛅️👨🏼🧙‍♀️ und Ebbe am⛩️

If the weather is nice, we'll head straight to the gate in the morning sun, then head to the base station of the cable car up Mt. Misen. Even on the way up, you'll have amazing views!

From the top station, it's about a 30-minute walk to the summit, past the eternal flame of the Reika-do Eternal Fire Hall (the …

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Daishoin Route, Mount Misen – Mount Misen Observatory loop from 広電宮島口

The Great Torii of Itsukushima Shrine

Daishoin Route, Mount Misen

Mount Misen Observatory

View of the Seto Inland Sea from Mount Misen

Reikado Hall (Hall of the Eternal Flame)

Misen Shrine

View of the Seto Inland Sea from Mount Misen

Momijidani Trail - Misen Hiking Trail

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