What other travelers are saying about Shishiiwa Observatory
April 10th, 2023:
It takes a little while to get to the top, but well worth it. Stunning views of the ocean from the lookout area. The water is clear blue. You can get lost while staring at the abyss of the ocean. It's rather soothing I find. A friendly reminder of how small we are on this massive planet.
Cheers.
Very worth a visit.
You can experience stunning views of the Bay Area and Hiroshima in general.
Can be very crowded and driving up with cable car will take a while.
You can also hike up if you bring some time.
A great view of the islands around Hiroshima. A must go. The view is just so breathtaking. If you purchase the Hiroshima streetcar pass. You would get 500yen discount. Definitely worth taking the pass. The pass is 900yen for unlimited ferry and streetcar. And now another 500yen discount.
Shishiiwa observatory stands on the peak of Mount Misen and provides perfect views of the surrounding area. Obviously on a mountainous island, there are plenty of gorgeous viewpoints. It includes views such as Hiroshima Port, Itsukushima Strait, and the island of Akinada. There are also trail which lead across the mountain to point like the Reikado and Misen Observatory.
Nice cable car ride to the Observatory with great views of Hiroshima. The walk to the cable car is really nice but uphill. There is a free shuttle bus for those unable or not wishing to walk.
