Shishiiwa Observatory

Ropeway Operating Limited Days in Winter

Solo travel in early March, still winter I guess. Ropeway was closed. I was in Miyajima on a weekday (Thursday). Hence, was unable to visit the observatory deck and insufficient time to ascend and des...

Commanding views of Hiroshima and the small islands of the Seto Inland Sea!

The Shishiiwa Observatory (433m above sea level) is located adjacent to the Miyajima Ropeway Shishiiwa Station. If you're not quite up to hiking to the summit of Mt. Misen, the Shishiiwa Observator...

Random Luck for a good view

This is a good replacement for views from Mount Misen if you or your companions are unable to do the trek up the actual summit (can be tiring). It is just beside the ropeway. I would say the only dif...

Stunning views

Miyajima is a beautiful island. Hihgly recommend riding the ropeway/cable car up for stunning views of the mainland and other islands.

Fantastic Views

This is the top of the ropeway/cable car and gives excellent views over Miyajima Island. We were lucky to get a brilliant day in terms of weather, and it was stunning.