The most convenient way to reach the summit of Mt. Misen in Miyajima is to take one of the cable cars which runs to the top. From there, you will have a fantastic panoramic view of the Inland Sea and can explore the unusual rock formations and forest covering the mountain. It is also the site of some of Kobo Daishi’s ascetic studies, so an important Shingon Buddhist temple is located where he lived.
Miyajima Ropeway sign
There are two ropeway lines. The Shishiiwa Line has two large gondolas which seat 30 people and runs every 15 minutes. The Momijidani Line has smaller gondolas that seat 8 people and runs about once a minute. Fares are 1800 yen round trip or 1000 yen one way for adults. Children are 900 yen for a round trip fare or 500 yen for one way. Hours are from 9 am to the last ride down at 5 pm between December and February, 9 am to 5:30 pm from March through October, and from 8 am to 5:30 pm in November.
Mt. Misen historic spots guide
For more information: http://miyajima-ropeway.info/en/miraculous-scenery/index.html
Miyajima Ropeway
photos by:
Gwydion M. Williams &
Gwydion M. Williams,
Gwydion M. Williams
