Google Translator –  April 6, 2025 

• Location:  Itsukushima Island – Day 1
• Walk:  Miyajima
• Weather:  55-65°/ sunny, wind 10-15 mph

I took the ropeway/gondola 🚠 towards Mt Misen then hiked to its summit at 1,755’. As the ropeway took 30 minutes, I was skeptical how long it would take to hike down. With Google Translate I asked a souvenir salesman. He rolled his head back and with the most affectionate laughter said, “One hour.”  So, can I trust Google Translator at getting the right meaning across? Spot on as I hiked to the sea in an hour.