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Misen Shrine – Mount Misen Observatory loop from Itsukushima Shrine

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Misen Shrine – Mount Misen Observatory loop from Itsukushima Shrine

Moderate

4.7

(13)

273

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Misen Shrine – Mount Misen Observatory loop from Itsukushima Shrine

02:10

5.25km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Hotel

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1.07 km

Momijidani Trail to Mt. Misen

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2.21 km

View of the Seto Inland Sea from Mount Misen

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Great view of the inland bay.

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2.28 km

Misen Hondo (Main Hall)

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The place is very densely frequented!

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2.30 km

Misen Shrine

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

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2.57 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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2.59 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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2.63 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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3.24 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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5.25 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

1.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.21 km

1.58 km

388 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 25 June

23°C

19°C

98 %

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Misen Shrine – Mount Misen Observatory loop from Itsukushima Shrine

Momijidani Trail to Mt. Misen

View of the Seto Inland Sea from Mount Misen

Misen Hondo (Main Hall)

Misen Shrine

Mount Misen Observatory

View of the Seto Inland Sea from Mount Misen

Kuguri-iwa (Tunnel Rock)

Momijidani Trail - Misen Hiking Trail

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