The Miyajima Ropeway is a direct way to the miracle spots “Mt. Misen” enjoyed by God naturally.     In Mt. Misen, known as the subject of faith since olden time with its natural environments kept intact, the area of evergreen broad-leaved forests (laurilignosa) was designated to a World Heritage as "Misen Primeval Forest" in 1996. Its botanical diversification is often referred to as “Japan in miniature” making it possible to observe a wide spectrum of trees depending on the altitude. The broad-leaved forests where leaves glow luxuriantly even in winter producing fruits! And the wildlife such as deer seeking habitats in the forest for the staff to live on! - Daily lives remaining unchanged over ten thousand years create a miraculous landscapes. Misen primeval forest protected carefully as the subject of faith through the ages allows various floras to assimilate into “Japan in miniature,” as it were. In 1913, Dr. Engler, professor at Berlin in University and a world-renowned botanist, visited Miyajima and left a legend that he remarked, “I wish to spend the rest of my life here, and end my days here,” out of his great favor with Misen. ●Camellia japonica (Camellia) One of the trees representing the broad-leaved forests, which grows also in Misen in abundance.   ●Schisandraceae Although classified into primitive plants, sweet-sour liquefied fruits ripen in autumn. Schisandraceae in Misen has leaves with bloomy white undersides, hence the name of white-lined Schisandraceae.   ●Tsuga Sieboldii (Hemlock) Tsuga-Pieris japonica community is well developed featuring a very precious asset of Misen, thus ennobling the value of Misen Primeval Forest. Along the main road of Misen, Tsuga Sieboldii is growing from the trail gate to the summit. In addition, you can see Trochodendraceae, Abies firma, Symplocos glauca and varieties of other plants. * Photo credit: Furnished by Miyajima Natural Botanical Garden Attached to Hiroshima University Graduate School of Science. Misen Primeval Forest was designated to a natural monument in 1929, a special preservation territory in 1957, and the site of the World Cultural Heritage in 1996. Besides being a primeval forest near residential area, it has been valued highly as natural resources, therefore Botanical Garden Attached to Hiroshima University Faculty of Science was established in 1964 in Murohama, the western part of Miyajima enabling daily observation and research.