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==Seven Wonders of the Misen== |
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| Mount Misen | |
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| 弥山 | |
| File:MtMisen.jpg Mt. Misen from Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Prominence | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Geography | |
  Mount Misen Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan | |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Igneous rock |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | ropeway |
Mount Misen (弥山, Misen) is the holy mountain on the holy island Itsukushima in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan; it is situated within the World Heritage area of Itsukushima Shrine.
The sea around the island (Seto Inland Sea) and all of the island are within Setonaikai National Park.
The foothills of the north side of the mountain are covered by primeval forest and have many buildings and gates, including the temple of Daishō-in. Behind Itsukushima Shrine is Momijidani-Kōen (紅葉谷公園, Maple Valley Park).
Mount Misen was visited by Kūkai in the year 806, the 1st year of the Daidō era. Since ancient times, the mountain has been an important destination for religious visitors.
Seven Wonders of the Misen
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See also
External links
- Setonaikai National Park(in Japanese)
- Miyajima Ropeway(in Japanese)
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