Mount Misen
| Mount Misen | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Region | JP |
| 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.
Mount Misen is within the World Heritage Area of Itsukushima Shrine.
Mount Misen, around the island (Seto Inland Sea) and all of the island are within Setonaikai National Park.
There is the primeval forest in the foothills on the north side of the mountain.
There are many buildings and gates of the temple of Daishō-in in the foothills on the north side of the mountain.
There is Momijidani-Kōen (紅葉谷公園, Maple Valley Park) behind Itsukushima Shrine.
Mount Misen is famous for the place that was visited by Kūkai in the year 806, the 1st year of the Daidō era.
From the ancient times, a lot of people visit this mountain because of their religious piety.
See also
External links
- Setonaikai National Park(in Japanese)
- Miyajima Ropeway(in Japanese)
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