Mount Misen, 435 meters, stands on the border of Iwakuni city and the former city of Yamashiro. This mountain has been esteemed by Misen followers over the years as the southernmost Misen in Japan.

Mount Misen has been referred to in many books, including "Kosonki", "Kyouho-masumuraki", "Iwamura-nendaiki", and "Kuka-gun-shi". Also it appears in "Saiyu-nikki" by Shiba Kokan , who was said to have climbed this mountain in 1789.

Originally, Mount Misen had a single shrine until the Edo era. Then during the Meiji Reformation it was divided into three: Ahin-no-misendo, Kawaradani-no-akataki-jinja, and Sakagami-no-hiateyama-jinja due to the Shinbutu-hanzenrei, or Shinto-Buddhist separation order. The driveway now runs to the summit, facilitating prayer by visitors.

Mount Misen is crowded with many people on its festival days: the 4th, 14th, and 24th of each month. In particular, visitors to the shrines top the list on January 4th and 14th.

The observation platform, built on a cliff supported by the chert bedrock that was elevated from the sea bottom, commands a fine view. It is a grand, breathtaking view with Shikoku Island across the sea to the south, and a panorama of the Chugoku Mountains to the north.

It is highly recommended that everyone climb Mount Misen to pray and enjoy the scenery.