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When the weather is good, its very interesting to take a cable car to the top of Mount Misen. From the peak of the mountain (430m), you can see a superb view of the beautiful Inland Sea (Setonaikai). If you are lucky, you will aslo encounter Japanese monkeys! Sound trip: 1500 yen (15€-no credit card accepted)
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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Mount Misen is the name of the mountain high above Itsukushima Shrine and there are several ways to get uphill : various paths are leading uphill just as well as a cablecar, that starts in the back of the village. On top of Mount Misen there are some more temples and the whole island of Miyajima is considdered to be a god by the local believers.
Updated May 16, 2009
Mt. Misen is the highest spot on Miyajima island (over 500 metres) and it's considered sacred. There are several paths leading to the top and they go through very beautiful parks. You can also take a ropeway from Momidijani park to the top and save some energy. There are some temples near the top and an observatory.
Written Jun 19, 2007
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Enjoy spectacular views of the Inland Sea and take the cable car to the top of Misen-san. Actually it's 2 separate cable cars with an interchange station part way up. The ride itself was a little bit scary - and slow - but well worth it.
But beware of the monkeys!
Written Nov 11, 2006
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You will need about 1 hour to get to the top of it. Will meet deers at the bottom, some nice temple at the top, mostly a wonderfull view of the bay around the island
Written Jul 14, 2004
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From Sea Level to 4000 Ft. in less time than it takes to sing "100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall" and the view from the top was amazing!
Written Jun 7, 2003
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