What other travelers are saying about Miyajima Ropeway
The views from the top are gorgeous, if you are willing to pay the unusually high fee. It is the most expensive ropeway I have seen in Japan, but you do get excellent views. If I were there on my own, I probably would have chosen to save the money and hike, so I would suggest not riding the ropeway if you are able to hike. Also, it can get very crowded. The ropeway is split into two halves, the first half is quite steeply upwards, and the second is quite flat. The first one has regular cars, but only 6 people can go in at a time, so there can be long queues. The second one only has two cars going back and forth, and they squish lots of people in there. It feels quite nerve wracking! At the top, there is actually very little; the rest stop has a small shop and some indoor seats, which is nice in poor weather, and outside there are small pipes to look through that show you were different places are! I thought that was handy. Whether you hike or take the ropeway, I would recommend going up the mountain at least.
The Miyajima Ropeway is a must-do — the views are just breathtaking. We waited about an hour to board, but it was completely worth it once we were up in the air. The scenery is incredible, with sweeping views of the islands, the city, and even the oyster farms in the water below.
We chose the return ticket, and I’m so glad we did. The ride back down was just as beautiful, and after a long day of walking, it was a relief not to tackle the hour-plus hike down. If you’ve got sore feet or just want to soak in the scenery again, I highly recommend getting the round-trip ticket.
A truly memorable experience — peaceful, scenic, and unforgettable.
If you are planning on taking the ropeway, I strongly recommend to do it early. The rope way opens at 9am, we arrived at 9:30 and there was no one. We got up in few minutes and could enjoy a great hike up to Mt. Misen summit. We got down at 11:30 and waited 5 minutes to get into the cable car due to the line. When we got back to the starting point the line to get in was extremely long with up to 1hr wait. For this reason I recommend going early if you want to skip the lines and crowds.
I strongly recommend taking the ropeway for the amazing views you’ll get even without hiking the mountain.
This is a beautiful hike to the to of the island with great panoramic views. Go as early as possible. We went on the first ferry and went straight to the ropeway and there was already a line. When we came back down the line was probably a 2 hour line. It's not the end of the world if you didn't make it but it is beautiful. I'd actually do the hike if the line was too long.
Miyajima island is a must visit island when in Hiroshima. The entire island pathways take you from ferry terminal through long rows of shops, through the shrines and eventually culminates at the ropeway. The ropeway though is just the start of the adventure… from that first point, it leads to another ropeway (upper ropeway) that offers an amazing view. From that upper ropeway station (Shishiiwa Station), you will need to embark on a trek to the summit of Mount Misen, a 1km uphill trek which will take approximately 30 to 40 minutes. The well-marked path is steep in parts and involves a 10-minute walk to the summit after a 20-minute walk to the temple halls. It’s almost designed as a pilgrimage. Must do. Do it in colder months for better comfort. The view from the top is spectacular.
