Wandering Weavers: Miyajima Mt. Misen

"Welcome to Mt. Misen in Miyajima."

"Let's go for an Air Walk while enjoying many islands beauty of the Inland Sea and the view of World Heritage / Mt. Misen primeval forest!"

Rodney wasn't too thrilled with the Air Walk!!

The first 3/4 of the way up is in a 4-seater gondola.

The last 1/4 way up is in a 25-stander gondola.

The views were spectacular!!!

But, Rodney wasn't thrilled.....

At the top at Shi Shi I Wa Station

This island is one of the 3,000 islands that make up the Setonaikai National Park.

Along the trail to the higher peak is Lovers Sanctuary. For those unable to make the hike, they have created a satellite of the sanctuary inside the station.

Directions read:

"To deepen the bond of the couple, Light the monumental 'Fire' together. And tell in a breath how you love each other with the help of the secret power of 'Fire of Oath'. Facing and watching each other across this 'Fire of Oath'. The girl pushes 'red button' and the boy pushes 'black button' together, then 'Fire of Oath' light up!

'Fire of Oath' is lighting at once! God grant to you his strength only one chance!"

The plaque reads:

"Satellite of Lovers Sanctuary

Here we declare this place as 'Satellite of Lovers Sanctuary' to impart the joy and the magic of encounters, blissful marriages, and raising a happy home. We send our blessings to your encounters and wish you a wonderful future."

Signed, "Bridal Mother"

After enjoying the views for a bit, we decided to take the trail to the higher peak.

Trust me--- we will be VERY careful!!

View of Shi Shi I Wa Station and the ocean from the trail.

We made it to Kiezu-no-Reikado, the Lovers Sanctuary!!

According to visit-miyajima-japan.com, this flame (under the pot) has been burning for over 1200 years and was the "pilot" for the Flame of Peace burning in Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park.