Hiking trails leading up Misen
We have a saying that goes, “You can talk about it only after you have climbed Misen.” There is a great view, and historical monuments are everywhere in Misen. The abundant nature of the virgin forest is one of the main attractions of Miyajima.
The Momiji Dani Route
The Momiji Dani Route
Momiji Dani Park to the summit: About 2.5 km
Approximate time required: Between 90 minutes to 2 hours
This is the route to hike along the Momiji River. Enjoy an unexpected change of view.
The momiji leaves, along with other colors in the valley add beauty to the path throughout the year.
There are huge rocks, and also strangely shaped rocks along the path. Two of them are called the ‘Sakura Rock’ and the ‘Screen Rock’. There are valuable plants that grow here, such as the primivite ‘Angiospermal’. Nature observation is fun, but the latter half of the hike is steep, so balance your energy and take your time.
The Daishoin Route
Start point of The Daishoin Route
The Daishoin Route: Daishoin - Shiroito Fall – Summit: About 3 km
Approximate time required: Between 90 minutes to 2 hours
This has long been a paved path to visit Misen. It is also called the Misen Sando. The Takinomiya Shrine and Shiraito Fall are along the way. Many marking stones an stone buddhasd can be found as well. There are more than 2,000 stone steps to the summit. At the sixth marking stone near Satomiya Mura, there is a spot to view the Torii so beautiful that you can feel a sense of accomplishment.
The Omoto Route
The Omoto Route
Omoto Park – Komaga Bayashi Bunkiten – Summit:
Approximately 3.2 km
Approximate time required: from 90 minutes to 2 hours or 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
This is the route from Omoto Park where 100 year old large fir trees and Symplocos grow as you go through Komaga Forest, the second largest forest in Misen.
Observe the natural felsenmeer. There is a giant rock called the Fuji Rock, and the Iwaya Taishi where Kobo Taishi secluded himself.
