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Misen Shrine – Mount Misen Observatory loop from Itsukushima

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Misen Shrine – Mount Misen Observatory loop from Itsukushima

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4.8

(8)

243

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Misen Shrine – Mount Misen Observatory loop from Itsukushima

00:44

2.07km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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653 m

View of the Seto Inland Sea from Mount Misen

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Great view of the inland bay.

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726 m

Misen Hondo (Main Hall)

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The place is very densely frequented!

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744 m

Misen Shrine

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

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766 m

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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1.01 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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1.04 km

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1.05 km

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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1.09 km

Kuguri-iwa (Tunnel Rock)

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Head in, here leads the way through this created by nature bottleneck.

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2.07 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.82 km

228 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (390 m)

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