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{{nihongo|'''Mount Misen'''|弥山|Misen}} is the holy mountain on the holy island [[Itsukushima]] in [[Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima]], [[Japan]]; it is situated within the [[World Heritage Site|World Heritage]] area of [[Itsukushima Shrine]]. |
{{nihongo|'''Mount Misen'''|弥山|Misen}} is the [[holy mountain]] on the [[holy island]] [[Itsukushima]] in [[Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima]], [[Japan]]; it is situated within the [[World Heritage Site|World Heritage]] area of [[Itsukushima Shrine]]. |
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The sea around the island ([[Seto Inland Sea]]) and all of the island are within [[Setonaikai National Park]]. |
The sea around the island ([[Seto Inland Sea]]) and all of the island are within [[Setonaikai National Park]]. |
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Revision as of 05:42, 8 November 2015
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| Mount Misen | |
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| 弥山 | |
| File:MtMisen.jpg Mount Misen from Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Prominence | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Geography | |
  Mount Misen Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan | |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Igneous rock |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | ropeway |
Mount Misen (弥山, Misen) is the holy mountain on the holy island Itsukushima in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan; it is situated within the World Heritage area of Itsukushima Shrine.
The sea around the island (Seto Inland Sea) and all of the island are within Setonaikai National Park.
The north side of the mountain is covered by primeval forest which is protected by Hiroshima prefecture.[1] 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
- ^ "Hiroshima Prefecture Board of Education". Retrieved 7 October 2015.
External links
- Setonaikai National Park(in Japanese)
- Miyajima Ropeway(in Japanese)
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