[2024 Hatsukaichi Attraction] Travel Guide for Miyajima (Updated Nov)

The best daytrip from Hiroshima

#100waysoftravel It is highly likely that somewhere on the internet you've seen a pic of the Tori gate in the water and wondered or even wanted to see it in person. Let me tell you that famous floating gate happens to be on the Miyajima island. While mostly famous for the shinto shrine Itsukushima. Miyajima makes for a wonderful day trip from Hiroshima. I have visited it several times in the past and I continue to as the ferry ride comes complimentary on my transport pass. This famous shrine is a UNESCO heritage and one of the most clicked of places in Japan. The friendly deer are another fascinating inhabitants of this island. They tend to be subjects of many pictures. Once you have explored the shrine area you may take a cable car up to the peak of Mount Misen for breath-taking ocean views and cheeky monkey encounters. #100waysoftravel #miyajimaisland #shintoshrine #Japanholidays #Peaceful #japantrip

Hiroshima Specialty 🤤

#wecreate #japan #hiroshima This is tempura momiji, one of Japan’s unique dish that originated from Hiroshima. Momiji means maple leaf in Japanese. Tempura momiji is a dish where they use homemade cake-like bun filled with different fillings and fry them with tempura batter. It’s very tasty! This shop is located in Miyajima, a 10 minutes ferry ride from Miyajimaguchi station. It takes around 30 mins bus ride from hiroshima station to miyajimaguchi station. There are lots of things to see and lots of food to try on this island~ Please do lah a visit there ~ It is best to visit during Sakura season where you can enjoy the view and food at the same time ~

Birds View of Miyajima Island

When visiting Miyajima Island in Japan, you have the option to climb up to Mt. Misen to see the whole island from its highest point. My favourite part of this journey is the breeze you get when you reach the very top. It was by no means a easy walk as paths aren’t properly crafted. On the way up to the peak you’ll see tons of geographical land formations, small temples and even mini statues that some people dress up! It is absolutely adorable! At the peak of the mountain there is a lookout point where you can enjoy the success of your trek up the mountain. Something cool about being here is that you can see the even smaller island where they grow and harvest oysters. I’ve been told that the way oysters are grown and harvested in Hiroshima is unique as they wait for them to weigh down the wooden planks before harvesting them. Hence ensuring they are fat and juicy for consumption. #wecreate #awesomepic #tripblazers

Miyajima and deers of God

Miyajima is a small island located in Hiroshima Bay, Japan, and is famous for its floating torii gate, one of Japan's most iconic landmarks and third priest place in all of Japan. Visiting Miyajima is easy with a regular 15min ferry. Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back to the 6th century is the main attraction. Its iconic torii gate appears to float on the water during high tide, and is accessible on foot during low tide. There are other landmark attractions but perhaps the second most fascinating thing to see is the wild dear! They are considered a divine animal and roam freely. They purposefully approach visitors in search of food. Be careful though - they will eat everything, including your papers, hair and clothing if you let them! Miyajima is famous for its oysters, which are considered some of the best in Japan. The island has many street vendors selling local specialties such as momiji manju - maple leaf-shaped cakes filled with sweet bean paste, and "deer poop ice cream". I'd recommend spending at least two hours on the island or longer if you'd like to stay for a meal.

Street of Indulgence (Omotesandō)

This street is located on Miyajima Island, Hiroshima. When in Hiroshima, take the train to Miyajimaguchi station. Transfer to the ferry terminal to take a 10-min boat ride over to the island. Miyajima is famous for their oysters. The farmers would hang them on floating wooden platforms. And only harvest them once the platform sinks from the weight of the oysters. You can find many different variants of along this street. The ones we tried are the skewers with yuzu sauce and the salted ones straight from the shell. Besides oysters, they are famous for a maple leaf shaped dessert that’s usually stuffed with a sweet paste (red bean). Ice cream, $1 drink refills, fragrant matcha tea and snacks, sashimi, sushi, and many many more things. This street will truly feed you till you’re stuffed and satisfied. #foodie #awesomepic #tripblazers #japan

Autumn 2019 in Hiroshima, Japan!

It has been a while… reminiscing the wonderful days we spent in Japan’s Hiroshima prefecture 3 years ago in Nov 2019. From losing our luggage at the start of the trip to the last few days of our stay at Hiroshima Airport Hotel, it was all worth it. It was our first ever autumn experience and it was magical! Started off the trip at Osaka-Kyoto-Nara, and travelled eastward to Himeji-Miyajima-Totori (sand dunes!) then ended off the trip at Hiroshima. I’ll let my photos do the rest of the talking (: Now that Covid-19 travel and safe management measures in Japan have eased, can’t wait to pack a trip back to the land of the rising sun again! Time to start planning… Japan here we come in 2023 and beyond!

Miyajima

This lovely island is only about 30 minutes train ride from the center city. You can feel some great vibes with this amazing view. The shrine is famous for that you can actually walk through when the ocean is low tide. Also, you could find some deer’s that lives on this island.

Miyajima Island

While still in sakura season, I found myself throwing back to the time when I was in Japan. Visited Miyajima island where there is shrine and temple forest as well as sakura. The beauty of it is that I was able to capture the moment of sea (at embarkation point) when sun shine so brightly and sunset. It's a great thing that can be seen by the eyes and captured by the camera. Walking around, I saw the pagoda/temple but didn't go in as I'm not a temple visitor. I also saw the shrine but dare not to go closer. So I was just enjoying the view, sakura and sun while walking around the island. Time really flies, you can spend a day walk around here. #japan #explorer #traveltojapan

Miyajima

Miyajima is a scenic island which belongs to Hatsukaichi city in Hiroshima prefecture. It can be reached by regular ferry service from Miyajima-guchi pier which takes passengers to the scenic spot on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. As you take the first step into the island, you will be welcomed by friendly deer living there. But unlike deer in Nara Park, it is strictly prohibited to feed them. Itsukushima Shrine is an iconic Shinto shrine which was originally established in 1168. It is also widely famous for the floating Torii gate, which refers to the symbolic giant Torii gate standing in the water. The breathtaking scenery created by the contrast of blue ocean and blight red Tori gate attracts tourists from around the world! Don’t forget to try local specialties such as Okonomiyaki and fresh oysters at restaurants! #themeparks#nationalpark#lakes

Japan's World Cultural Heritage @ The long-awaited sea raft from other people's photos is located on Miyajima in the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima, Japan. Kansai travels through Kyoto and Osaka, buys train tickets and ferry tickets, and blows the sea breeze to eat a oyster. Miyajima is a good choice. Disembark from the Miyajima Pier, pay special attention to the small rafts that move around, they will come over and grab the paper on our hands, such as advertising brochures and ticket tickets, and the horns can not beat a few rounds. Let it swallow it up. Later, I saw that the announcement could not take paper in front of you. This is too important! Miyajima is worth a day to walk slowly, it has several recommended attractions

Famous O-Torii Gate in the middle of sea

Miyajiyama or itsukushima island in Kyoto is the famous island in Japan, you should come to visit here one time in your life The must-visit place 1. Itsukushima Shrine and O-Torii Gate are the landmark in this island and is the japanese heritage. - this O-Torii gate is built from the wood and is more than 100 years old. The gate is like the door for the ship to come in and get out. - This shrine is more than 1,400 years old and is Shinto. They believed that this shrine was made to worship the three goddess that was the daughters of the sea and the wind "Susanoo-no-Mikoto". So this island was no born children and death bodies. No funeral is made hoere. So the pregnant women or very old people cannot live here. 2. Daisho-in Temple is the most important in the island because this temple was built by Kobo Daishi Kukai who was well-known and built Shingon in Japan. This temple is used for the monk' practice 3.Mount Misen : you can walk or take a ropeway 4.Momijidani Park : the most beautiful place in the island to look for red leaf 5. Senjokaku or Five-storied Pagoda: very beautiful Eats 1. shell : so fresh and delicious 2. Momijimunju How to go : Jr Miyajimaguchi Station then take a boat #travel #couplestrip #beachlife #thingstodo #staycation #naturalwonders #seascapes #familytravel #myitinerary #citydaytours #localfood #japan #miyajima #miyajimaisland #itsukushima #itsukushimashrine

Capture the beauty of Miyajima

Miyajima is just a 30-minute train ride away from Hiroshima and a 15-minute ferry ride to Itsukushima Island. The Itsukushima Jinja is a highly recommended place to visit for its majestic tori gate built on waters. There's also a shopping street nearby where you can get some local snacks and souvenirs.

Island of Wonder: Exploring the Beauty and Charm of Miyajima!

My trip to Miyajima Island in Hiroshima was amazing! As soon as I arrived, I saw the famous “floating” torii gate standing in the water—it was like a scene from a postcard. The red gate looked beautiful against the blue water and green mountains, especially with the peaceful atmosphere around it. It felt magical! As I explored the island, I came across friendly deer wandering around. They were so cute and gentle, and some of them came up close to say hello. It was so much fun to take photos with them! I also visited Itsukushima Shrine, which is built over the water. Walking along the wooden paths, I could see the ocean under my feet—it was a unique experience! The shrine was so calm and beautiful, with a perfect view of the torii gate in the distance. My day on Miyajima Island was full of beauty, nature, and unforgettable sights. It’s a place I’ll always remember, with its mix of history, nature, and peaceful vibes. #miyajimaisland #travel #japantravel

miyajima from my cam 📸

#100WaysOfTravel travel to miyajima this Autumn 🍁 and experience serenity enjoy the momiji banju and play with the antelope .

Enjoy Summer in Miyajima, the Face of Hiroshima!

Overall: ★★★☆☆ Service: ★★★☆☆ Atmosphere: ★★★★☆ Quality: ★★★★☆ Access: ★★☆☆☆ ✔︎ Features of Miyajima ・Home to Itsukushima Shrine⛩️ …Registered as a World Heritage site, famous for its floating torii gate! ・Easily accessible from downtown Hiroshima, enjoy the great outdoors! …Beautiful scenery surrounded by mountains and the sea! ・Meet the deer🦌 …Wild deer inhabit the area and can be seen up close! ※Feeding is prohibited🙅♀️ ✔︎ Access from Hiroshima Station ① By JR (Fast! Recommended!) 🚞 JR Sanyo Line Hiroshima to Miyajimaguchi about 30 minutes ¥420 🚶♀️ Miyajimaguchi to Miyajima Pier 5 minutes on foot 🚢 JR West Miyajima Ferry or Miyajima Matsudai Kisen about 10 minutes ¥200 (+Miyajima Visit Tax ¥100) ② By Hiroshima Electric Railway (Cheap! Minimal walking!) 🚊 Hiroshima Electric Railway Hiroshima to Hiroshima Miyajimaguchi about 70 minutes ¥250 🚢 JR West Miyajima Ferry or Miyajima Matsudai Kisen about 10 minutes ¥200 (+Miyajima Visit Tax ¥100) ✔︎ About the Ferry ・Operated by two companies: JR West Miyajima Ferry and Miyajima Matsudai Kisen ・Same price and travel time, both accept IC cards🉑 ・From 9:00 to 18:00, both companies operate every 15 minutes, ensuring smooth boarding ・JR passes near the Great Torii, offering a better view…! ・Also accommodates car transport🚗

MIYAJIMA @ Night

Miyajima is a scenic island that is easy to reach by train / tram and ferry from Hiroshima. The island is famous for its beautiful UNESCO-protected Itsukushima Shrine dating back to 1168, built on posts in the water. The wird that I can describe the place is MAJESTIC🥰

The Ultimate Japan Travel Itinerary for First Timers

#myitinerary 🗓️Itinerary Scheduling: Days 1-3: Tokyo Day 4: Hakone Days 5-7: Kyoto Day 8: Day Trip to Nara & Osaka Day 9: Day Trip to Hiroshima & Miyajima Day 10: Day Trip to Himeji & Osaka Day 11: Osaka We aim to arm you with the right tools and advice to help you explore Japan with confidence.If you are planning a trip to Japan we suggest you start fairly early. This is because you want to be sure you get the best experience whilst you are there and don’t miss anything on your to do list.

Miyajima

Loved this place I visited with my family

Hiroshima・Itsukushima

Miyajima (Itsukushima), one of Japan's three most scenic spots (along with Amanohashidate in Kyoto Prefecture and Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture), became widely known from the writings of a Confucian scholar during the Edo period. I visited Matsushima last time, but I didn't find the scenery that impressive. However, I felt that this place truly offers genuine scenic beauty. While Itsukushima Shrine is famous, the entire island is elegant and beautiful. The coastal road leading to Itsukushima Shrine is nice, but Mount Misen also offers spectacular views (though I couldn't visit it this time due to time constraints). It was featured in the travel show "Tabizaru 16: Angirls Tanaka's Recommended Trip to Hiroshima Prefecture," and next time, I would like to visit Mount Misen as well. About half of the tourists are foreigners (Westerners), 30% are school trip students, and 20% are general Japanese tourists. Unlike in the past, there are now many more foreign visitors. They seem to like the deer. They were often seen playing with them in Nara as well. Lastly, there are two shuttle ferries, JR and Miyajima Matsudai Kisen, with different departure times. If you don't check carefully and enter the gate (IC cards are accepted), you might feel a bit frustrated if the other ferry departs first. This time, I took the Miyajima Matsudai Kisen ferry to the island and returned by JR ferry.

Dusk at Miyajima

The island is beautiful at all times, but there’s something extraordinary about it at dusk. Avoid the crowds, stay overnight or take the last ferry at 10ish back to Hiroshima.#travelhacks #miyajima #hiroshima #temples #shintoshrine #japan##sunset ##dusk ##solotravel

Miyajima at Dusk

The island is beautiful at all times, but there is something extraordinary about it at dusk. Stay overnight or take the last ferry (10ish) back to Hiroshima. #mytravelhacks#historicallandmarks#trip#goodfoods#foodphotography#temples

Visit Miyajima Island

#japantrip Miyajima is a small island in Japan famous for its iconic floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine. It's located near Hiroshima and is one of Japan's most scenic spots especially during high tide when the gate appears to float on the water. Miyajima is also known for its tame deer, temples and hiking trails. It's a popular tourist destination as there are many day tours offered to this island.

Miyajima @ Hiroshima

Miyajima Shrine, also known as Itsukushima Shrine, is one of Japan's most iconic and picturesque landmarks, located on the island of Miyajima in Hiroshima Bay. Renowned for its "floating" torii gate, the shrine offers a captivating blend of natural beauty, cultural significance, and historical heritage. History and Significance Itsukushima Shrine dates back to the 6th century, with its current structure established in 1168 by Taira no Kiyomori, a powerful military leader. The shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deities of the sea and storms, and it has been a place of worship for centuries. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized for its unique architecture and cultural importance. Floating Torii Gate The most famous feature of Miyajima Shrine is its large torii gate, which appears to float on the water during high tide. This optical illusion is created by the gate's placement in the bay, and it has become one of the most photographed sights in Japan. Visitors can walk out to the gate during low tide, allowing for an up-close view of this remarkable structure. Scenic Beauty Miyajima is renowned for its stunning natural beauty. The island is covered in lush forests and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding sea and mountains. The serene setting adds to the spiritual atmosphere of the shrine, making it a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Cultural Experiences Visitors to Miyajima Shrine can immerse themselves in a variety of cultural experiences. Traditional Shinto ceremonies are regularly held at the shrine, and visitors can participate in rituals such as purification rites and offering prayers. The island is also home to numerous festivals throughout the year, including the annual Water Fireworks Festival in summer and the Autumn Festival. Local Attractions In addition to Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Island boasts several other attractions. The Daisho-in Temple, with its beautiful gardens and numerous statues, is worth a visit. The island's hiking trails, such as the path up Mount Misen, offer spectacular views and the chance to see wild deer, which roam freely and are considered sacred messengers of the gods. Getting There Miyajima Island is accessible by ferry from the mainland city of Hiroshima. The ferry ride offers scenic views of the Seto Inland Sea and takes about 10 minutes. Once on the island, the shrine is a short walk from the ferry terminal, making it easily accessible for visitors.

fun time at Miyajima

it was a beautiful field work trip to miyajima utukushima. first we went on a ferry ⛴️ and then we toured the temple and played with the deers's. it was a beautiful to watch the tide flow from one end of the island to the other.

Japan Cherry blossoms

#cherryblossom2024 My trip to Japan in 2023 during the Sakura. Those photos were taken near Hiroshima in a small lovely island named Miyajima

Hiroshima Travelogue

Hiroshima, the city of peace in Japan, is also the pearl of the Seto Inland Sea. It has a rich history and culture, beautiful nature and islands, as well as tempting food and hot springs. Whether you like to explore, taste, experience or relax, Hiroshima can satisfy you. Let me introduce you to a few must-see attractions in Hiroshima! 😊 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: The symbol of Hiroshima, the most respected place. 🕊 This is the center of the atomic bomb explosion, witnessing the disaster and rebirth of Hiroshima. You can visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum 📜 here, understand the painful consequences of the atomic bomb, you can also admire the Atomic Bomb Dome 🏢 here, feel the tenacity of Hiroshima, and you can pray at the Peace Memorial Monument 🙏 here, wishing the world nuclear-free peace. Miyajima: The characteristic of Hiroshima, and also a World Cultural Heritage. 🏯 This is one of the most beautiful sceneries in Japan, famous for its red sea torii. You can take a boat 🚢 to Itsukushima Shrine 🙏 here, appreciate the spectacle of tidal changes, you can also interact with cute deer 🦌 here, experience the natural beauty of Miyajima, and you can taste the special products of Miyajima, such as Miyajima-yaki 🍘, Momiji Manju 🍁 and oysters 🦪 etc. Onomichi: The style of Hiroshima, and also the city of culture. 🚲 This is a quaint port town with a charming coastline and slopes. You can ride a bicycle 🚲 along the Seto Inland Sea Island Wave Road here, cross several bridges 🌉, enjoy the sea breeze, you can also climb up Senkoji Mountain 🗻 here, overlook the whole view of Onomichi, appreciate the romance of the night view 🌃, and you can explore the culture of Onomichi, such as the Film Museum 🎥, Literature Museum 📚 and Cat Alley 🐱 etc. Hiroshima has many other attractions and activities, waiting for you to explore personally. Hiroshima is looking forward to your arrival! 😄👋

The most unforgettable trip of 2023

This was my first trip in 2023. Miyajima Island is a small island in Hiroshima. It is known for its giant, orange Great Torii Gate partially submerged in the middle of the sea. Once you get to Miyajima Island, you’ll feel that you don’t wanna leave the island anymore. It is a romantic place, especially when it reaches sunset. What made our trip more special is our stay at a ryokan in the island. Reasons to Recommend: It is ranked as one of Japan’s Three Best Views In 2024, I want to go to Italy. #historicallandmarks #localguides #2024wish

Hiroshima - miyajima

Nice city every time I stay. please spend time in miyajima for an overnight stay. or stay until night time you will find the impact of tori gate.

Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima. It is worth visiting. Make sure not to touch wild deers there, since they can be aggressive to you. #shrine #miyajima

MIYAJIMA ISLAND ( perfect 1-day trip from Hiroshima)

Getting There - take a bus to the port ≈1h +5min ferry Attractions - Floating Tori Gate, lots of deer, a lot of beautiful temples, cable car with a stunning view Hotels - there are some hotels and homestays as well on an island if you want to spend the night there Food & Restaurants - there are lots of street food and restaurants in the area, so you can easily find what to eat Shopping - since it's a tourist spot, you will find many gift shops there