Niomon Gate (Miyajima) – Mount Misen Observatory loop from Itsukushima Shrine

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Niomon Gate (Miyajima) – Mount Misen Observatory loop from Itsukushima Shrine

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Niomon Gate (Miyajima) – Mount Misen Observatory loop from Itsukushima Shrine

04:58

13.5km

740m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 13.0 km for 136 m

Open: • during low tide (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.73 km

Niomon Gate (Miyajima)

Highlight • Monument

On the way to the summit, we will make a fork through the imposing »Niou Gate« with its huge guard statues.

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3.25 km

View of the Seto Inland Sea from Mount Misen

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3.27 km

Mount Misen Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3.30 km

Kuguri-iwa (Tunnel Rock)

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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3.52 km

Reikado Hall (Hall of the Eternal Flame)

Highlight • Religious Site

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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3.54 km

Misen Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

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

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3.63 km

View of the Seto Inland Sea from Mount Misen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the inland bay.

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4.77 km

Momijidani Trail to Mt. Misen

Highlight • Trail

12.8 km

Mikasahama Beach

Beach

13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.73 km

2.58 km

2.53 km

2.29 km

1.23 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

5.24 km

3.11 km

2.35 km

1.68 km

919 m

169 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 8 October

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Comments

May 25, 2025,Wandern auf der Insel Miyajima

Hello hiking friends, one thing to note! If you don't like stairs 🤔, you should take the cable car instead, as there are countless steps on this tour. 🫣 Sturdy shoes, long trousers, and surefootedness are essential.😇