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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

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

05:07

14.0km

740m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 24, 2026

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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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3.24 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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3.25 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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3.30 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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3.52 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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3.61 km

View of the Seto Inland Sea from Mount Misen

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Great view of the inland bay.

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3.91 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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12.9 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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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

2.58 km

2.54 km

1.53 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

5.15 km

3.41 km

2.59 km

1.84 km

835 m

169 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 1 August

34°C

27°C

32 %

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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.😇

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

Niomon Gate (Miyajima)

Mount Misen Observatory

View of the Seto Inland Sea from Mount Misen

Kuguri-iwa (Tunnel Rock)

Reikado Hall (Hall of the Eternal Flame)

View of the Seto Inland Sea from Mount Misen

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The Great Torii of Itsukushima Shrine

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