circulating gondola versus funicular gondola

Do these two ropeways run from different stations, and if you want to ride both, do you see different scenery?

Also, I plan to visit in August - is it too hot on Mt. Misen to walk the trail?

Thank you!

Do these two ropeways run from different stations, and if you want to ride both, do you see different scenery?

The two ropeways run in series, so you basically have to ride both if you want to go to the summit. The scenery is similar from both, although one has a higher viewpoint of course.

http://miyajima-ropeway.info/en/miraculous-scenery/index.html

Also, I plan to visit in August - is it too hot on Mt. Misen to walk the trail?

Its about a 2 hour walk between the town and summit, some of which is under forest cover. But it will definitely be hot in August so be prepared.

That was very helpful, thank you!