Mount Misen Ropeway
A cable car up the island’s sacred peak to monkeys, boulder shrines and Inland Sea views.
How to reach it
A short day-trip from Miyajimaguchi — about 4 km from the station. Arrive in Miyajimaguchi via San’yō Line + ferry · 40m.
- From the station
- 4 km
- Rail pass
- Japan Rail Pass
- Tickets
- Book tour / ticket
More to see in Miyajimaguchi
Itsukushima Shrine
Vermilion shrine on stilts whose great torii stands in the sea at high tide.
Daishō-in Temple
A hillside Shingon temple of spinning sutra wheels and rows of red-capped stone monks.
Omotesandō Shopping Street
The island’s approach lane grilling fresh oysters and pressing maple-leaf momiji cakes.
Other stops on the San’yō Coast & Miyajima
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get to Mount Misen Ropeway from Miyajimaguchi station?
- A short day-trip from Miyajimaguchi — about 4 km from the station. Arrive in Miyajimaguchi via San’yō Line + ferry · 40m.
- Is Mount Misen Ropeway covered by the Japan Rail Pass?
- The train journey to Miyajimaguchi is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Entry to Mount Misen Ropeway is ticketed and not included in the rail pass.
- What else is there to see near Mount Misen Ropeway?
- Other sights in Miyajimaguchi include Itsukushima Shrine, Daishō-in Temple, Omotesandō Shopping Street.