Mount Misen
弥山
A sacred 535-meter peak founded by Kukai in 806, offering ancient spiritual sites and panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea.
What it is
- A 535-meter mountain founded by the monk Kukai in the year 806
- Part of the Setonaikai National Park with foothills designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Home to the Misen Primeval Forest, which is a national natural monument
- A spiritual site where ritual artifacts from the Kofun period were discovered
What to see
- The Eternal Flame which has reportedly burned for approximately 1,200 years
- A three-story observatory located at the summit for panoramic views
- A group of massive natural megaliths known as the Iwakura
- Seven distinct hiking routes that lead visitors to the mountain top
Getting there
- The Miyajima Ropeway provides transportation to Shishiiwa Station near the summit
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Misen Open in Google Maps
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