Mt. Misen & Miyajima Ropeway
Ride the ropeway, then hike about 30 minutes to Mt. Misen's summit for views over the islands of the Seto Inland Sea.
- Area
- Hiroshima · Miyajima
- Location
- Momijidani, Miyajima
- Getting there
- Free shuttle bus or walk from the pier
- Admission
- Round trip: ¥2,000
- Hours
- 9:00–16:00Last ride down 16:30
- Closed
- Closed for maintenance or bad weather
As of October 2026 · Prices and hours can change, so check the official website before you go.
More places nearby
Itsukushima Shrine
A World Heritage shrine famous for its vermilion corridors built over the sea and its giant torii gate.
Daisho-in Temple
An old temple at the foot of Mt. Misen, with sutra-wheels on the stair rails and countless small Buddha statues.
Miyajima oysters
Hiroshima is Japan's top oyster producer; try them grilled or fried along the shopping street.
Miyajima Omotesando shopping street
The shopping street from the pier to the shrine, famous for momiji manju, grilled oysters and souvenir rice paddles.
Peace Memorial Park
A park remembering the atomic bombing and praying for peace, with the Cenotaph and the Flame of Peace.
Atomic Bomb Dome
A building left as it stood after the 1945 atomic bombing, now a World Heritage site.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
A museum conveying the reality of the atomic bombing through survivors' belongings and testimonies.
Shukkeien Garden
A daimyo garden from 1620; walk around the pond to see mountains and valleys in miniature.