Mount Misen
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| Mount Misen | |
|---|---|
| 弥山 | |
| File:MtMisen.jpg Mount Misen from Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 34°16′57″N 132°18′56″E / 34.28250°N 132.31556°E |
| Geography | |
  Mount Misen | |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Igneous rock[citation needed] |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | ropeway |
Mount Misen (弥山, Misen) is the sacred mountain on Itsukushima in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan, and is the highest mountain on the island at 353 m.[1]; it is situated within the World Heritage area of Itsukushima Shrine.[2]
The sea around the island (Seto Inland Sea) and all of the island are within Setonaikai National Park.[3]
The north side of the mountain is covered by primeval forest which is protected by Hiroshima prefecture.[4] The northern foot of the mountain has buildings, 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
References
- ^ a b c "弥山(みせん)とは - コトバンク" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "世界遺産 文化遺産オンライン" (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "瀬戸内海国立公園(広島・愛媛地域)" (PDF) (in Japanese). Ministry of the Environment. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "広島県の文化財 - 瀰山原始林 - 広島県ホームページ" (in Japanese). Hiroshima Prefecture Board of Education. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
External links
- Setonaikai National Park - Ministry of the Environment (in Japanese)
- Miyajima Ropeway(in Japanese)
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