Explore the Mysterious Shrine on the Water
No trip to Japan is complete without a trip to Miyajima, and although the floating torii gate is top of the list, there are plenty of beautiful sights on the island. A great place to escape back to nature, you can enjoy the different hiking routes and forest trails, visit stunning shrines and temples and stroll through the shopping streets for a day you won’t forget.
Although the island is actually called Itsukushima, it is well known as Miyajima, which translates to Shrine Island and is famed for cherry blossom and especially autumn leaves. Only half an hour from Hiroshima, the island is perfect for a day trip, but if you can stay overnight, you can enjoy the island at its quietest and even the sunrise in the morning (as no boats arrive in time). To make the most of your time in Miyajima we suggest arriving by mid-morning so that you can see the shrine both at high and low tide, at the start and end of your day.
After stepping off the ferry, you will see some friendly deer and find your way strolling through the Omotesando shopping arcade, lined with souvenir shops, cafes, and even frsh-oyster stalls. The shops sell everything from traditional crafts to cute trinkets and is a great place to pick up your gifts.
A shrine that needs no real introduction, Itsukushima floats above the sea on high tide and is one of the most famous sights in Japan. With a history of 1,400 years, Itsukushima Shrine (Itsukushima Jinja) is a World Heritage Site, as well as one of the Nihon-sankei (3 most scenic views of Japan). The magnificent composition and architecture of the shrine does not fail to enthrall the thousands of visitors who travel to the shrine.
The great symbol of the island. This 18 m high/6 t red torii gate stands there to represent the island to us. Depends on tide, you can enjoy views of the red torii gate in totally different way. When the tide is high, the gate looks literally floating on the sea which are so mystical. It’s also great for photography that you can capture the gate without people around.
Although the island is actually called Itsukushima, it is well known as Miyajima, which translates to Shrine Island and is famed for cherry blossom and especially autumn leaves. Only half an hour from Hiroshima, the island is perfect for a day trip, but if you can stay overnight, you can enjoy the island at its quietest and even the sunrise in the morning (as no boats arrive in time). To make the most of your time in Miyajima we suggest arriving by mid-morning so that you can see the shrine both at high and low tide, at the start and end of your day.
After stepping off the ferry, you will see some friendly deer and find your way strolling through the Omotesando shopping arcade, lined with souvenir shops, cafes, and even frsh-oyster stalls. The shops sell everything from traditional crafts to cute trinkets and is a great place to pick up your gifts.
A shrine that needs no real introduction, Itsukushima floats above the sea on high tide and is one of the most famous sights in Japan. With a history of 1,400 years, Itsukushima Shrine (Itsukushima Jinja) is a World Heritage Site, as well as one of the Nihon-sankei (3 most scenic views of Japan). The magnificent composition and architecture of the shrine does not fail to enthrall the thousands of visitors who travel to the shrine.
The great symbol of the island. This 18 m high/6 t red torii gate stands there to represent the island to us. Depends on tide, you can enjoy views of the red torii gate in totally different way. When the tide is high, the gate looks literally floating on the sea which are so mystical. It’s also great for photography that you can capture the gate without people around.
