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that was always moist with dew, as if there has been a passing shower, even on a dry and sunny day. Unfortunately the tree has since been cut down and can't be seen.
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Here you can hear the 'clink, clink' sound of beating wooden clappers coming from nowhere in the middle of the night. Legend has it that the source of the noise is a
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This rock sits about 500 meters above sea level, but somehow saltwater rises and subsides inside its hollow according to the ebb and flow of the tide.
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which could be seen as mysterious lights from the sea off the coast of Miyajima. It was said the lights were clearer on the eve of a
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who lives inside in Mount Misen. People are warned to stay indoors when they hear the noise or risk being cursed.
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by the government of Japan. It is also a part of the main area of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of
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characters and illustrations of Kobo Daishi are engraved. It is currently closed to visitors.
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According to the website of Miyajima Tourist Association, Mount Misen was visited by
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The Mount Misen Primeval Forest covers the north side of the mountain. Various
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The Seven Wonders of Misen, which come from ancient tales, are as follows:
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which is protected by Hiroshima prefecture. The foot of the mountain has
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This is the holy fire said to have been started by the Japanese
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The Plum tree of Tin Stick is said to be Kobo-Daishi's
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Sanki-gongen-dō temple near the summit of Mount Misen
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Elevation
Coordinates
34°16′57″N 132°18′56″E / 34.28250°N 132.31556°E / 34.28250; 132.31556
Mount Misen is located in Japan
Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima
Japan
Mountain type
Igneous rock
Easiest route
Aerial tramway
sacred mountain
Itsukushima
Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima
Japan
World Heritage
Itsukushima Shrine
Seto Inland Sea
Setonaikai National Park
primeval forest
Momijidani-Kōen
Kūkai
Daidō era



Buddhist monk
Kobo Daishi
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
crosier

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