Pointing the way.
Hiking to the summit of Mount Misen - Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Japan.
A hardpack pathway.
Misen Primeval Forest Stela.
The Miyama Primeval Forest is designated as a Natural Monument of Japan and a Cultural Heritage site. Hiking to the summit of Mount Misen - Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Japan.
View out to the Seto Inland Sea from the trail.
Looking back to the Shishiiwa Station.
Nicely shaded trail.
Heading up to the Misen Hondo Hall (Main Hall).
This Temple structure belongs to Daisho-in Temple at the base of the mountain. Hiking to the summit of Mount Misen - Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Japan.
A very studious Jizo statue greets you.
Many tiny Jizo at the Hondo Hall.
Inside Hondo Hall.
The Main Deity Kokuzo-Bosatsu (Akasagarbha) .
“Munemori's Temple Bell” (Bonsho).
At the Hondo Hall.
View from Hondo Hall.
The Reikado Hall (Eternal Fire Hall).
The Reikado Hall houses the Kiezu-no-hi, eternal flame.
The Kiezu-no-hi, eternal flame, is said to have been burning for over 1,200 years .
Up the stairs to Sankido Hall.
Sankido Hall.
