scenic viewpoint
Mount Misen (Miyajima)
The highest peak on Miyajima Island with ancient forests, wild deer, and panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from its summit.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Hiroshima, Japan · Asia
Miyajima works well as a base: 10 minutes from Ōno-hara, 2km from Mount Misen (Miyajima).
Miyajima is a town located in Hiroshima, Japan. With a population of 2,018, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Miyajima sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Miyajima to your route.
Miyao Castle (宮尾城, miyao-jō) was a fortification built on the island of Itsukushima (also known as Miyajima) during the Sengoku Period in Japan. Although referred to as a Japanese castle, it did not have a donjon (tenshu) or serve as the residence of a land-holding noble, and therefore is probably more within theRead more
definition of a hill fort, rather than a true castle. Built by Mōri Motonari, Miyao Castle was part of a greater plan to bait and trap his enemy, Sue Harukata, which culminated in the Battle of Miyajima in 1555.
The site of Miyao castle is located in Hamano-cho on the island of Miyajima, Hatsukaichi city, Hiroshima Prefecture.
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Miyajima is located in Hiroshima, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.2991 latitude, 132.3219 longitude.
Miyajima has a population of approximately 2,018 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan4 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
The highest peak on Miyajima Island with ancient forests, wild deer, and panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from its summit.
2 km · about 5 min drive
museum
A profoundly moving museum documenting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and advocating for the elimination of nuclear weapons.
16 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
The skeletal ruins of the former Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, preserved as a haunting symbol of nuclear devastation and a call for peace.
16 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Factory museum offering tours of Mazda's assembly line and showcasing the marque's rotary engine heritage.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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