Miyajima-seto
Miyajima-seto is a marine channel in Hiroshima, Chugoku. Miyajima-seto is situated nearby to the quarter Okimicho-Mino, as well as near the locality Fukae.Places of Interest
Highlights include Mount Misen and Momijidani Park.
Mount Misen
Peak
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Mount Misen is the sacred mountain on Itsukushima in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan, and is the highest mountain on the island at 535 m; it is situated within the World Heritage area of Itsukushima Shrine. Mount Misen is situated 3 km northwest of Miyajima-seto.
Momijidani Park
Park
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Momijidani Park is one of the most famous maple leaves valley parks in Japan. The park is located at the foot of Mt. Misen, along Momijidani River, behind Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima. Momijidani Park is situated 4 km northwest of Miyajima-seto.
Momijidani Station
Aerial lift
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Momijidani Station is an aerial lift, which is situated 3½ km northwest of Miyajima-seto.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Miyajima and Hatsukaichi.
Miyajima
Quarter
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Miyajima was a town located on the island of Itsukushima in Saeki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 2019, the town had an estimated population of 1,564 and a density of 51.46 persons per km2. The total area was 30.39 km2. Miyajima is situated 4½ km northwest of Miyajima-seto.
Hatsukaichi
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Hatsukaichi is a city of 116,000 in Hiroshima prefecture. Hatsukaichi City is considered to be the birthplace of kendama, a traditional Japanese toy.
Miyajima-seto
- Type: Marine channel
- Also known as: “Itsukujima-kaikyō”, “Itsukushima-kaikyō”, and “Miyasima Seto”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Hiroshima, Chugoku, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
34.26667° or 34° 16′ northLongitude
132.35° or 132° 21′ eastOpen location code
8Q6J7982+M2GeoNames ID
1856795
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Localities in the Area
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