A sacred mountain with a beautiful view of the Seto Inland Sea's many islands
It is Miyajima's highest peak, standing at 535m above sea level. The entire island is considered sacred, and Mount Misen is also an object of worship. It is said to have been founded by Kobo Daishi in 806. The Misen Primeval Forest, designated a national natural monument, is part of the designated area for the World Heritage Site, Itsukushima Shrine.
The view from the summit is spectacular, offering a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea, the Shikoku Mountains, and more. The huge and oddly shaped rocks clustered near the summit are also renowned as power spots, offering a mystical view. In 2015, the "View from the Misen Observatory" received three stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan.
INFORMATION
- business hours
- 10:00~16:00
- address
- 〒739-0588Mount Misen summit, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture
- Phone Number
- 0829-30-9141
- Website