Visit Miyajima Island | The Tourist Guide

Best things to see on Miyajima Island

Experience an incredible spiritual tour at Itsukushima Shrine with its floating torii gate on the sea. Visit the island’s main Daisho-in temple and walk around Mount Misen. Take the ferry now for the best day trip or stay one night in one of our Japanese style rooms. Many discoveries await you on the sacred island of Miyajima, one of the most famous places in Japan.

Best things to see on Miyajima Island

We will guide you through Miyajima island

Whenever I go on a trip, I enjoy being guided by the recommendations of the locals.
These are the people who know the most beautiful views, the secret places and the great restaurants.

At Mikuniya Guesthouse, we will show you the best things to see on Miyajima Island.

Let us guide you.

pagoda in Miyajima with cherry blossom — Five-storied pagoda in spring

On arrival at Mikuniya Guesthouse

We guide you through our hotel. Move into your Japanese style room.
Discover the garden with sea view and enjoy the traditional bath.

① Information on the hall and accommodation

Mikuniya’s facilities and rooms
I will guide you through.
Check-in by xx o’clock
Please.

② About meals

Let us tell you about Miyajima specialties.
We recommend the best restaurants for a gourmet tour.
You can also prepare your own meals in Mikuniya’s kitchen.

③ Miyajima spots

Miyajima Island has beautiful places you have to see.
We help you plan your trip according to your schedule.

④ Visit with a tour guide

We can also refer you to a tour guide.
Organise your day time on Miyajima Island with a private tour.

Sightseeing spots in Miyajima

The Island of the Gods is full of wonders. If you go on a trip to Japan, you can’t miss this must-see place.
Let us tell you what are the best things to do in Miyajima.

The floating Torii gate

The symbol of Miyajima Island (and perhaps the whole of Japan) stands in the sea with its 18 m high. One of the best photo spots at any time of the day and night.
Walk around the great floating torii gate at low tide and admire it at high tide. It changes every 6 hours. To organize your day trip, you can check the timetable at the entrance of Itsukushima Shrine.

Itsukushima Shrine

Walk inside the main shinto shrine of Hiroshima prefecture. It is one of the most original in Japan, as it floats on water. At the end of the pontoon, you will find an incredible view of the red torii gate before the mountains.
We recommend crossing it at high tide for more magic.

Daisho-in Temple

Daisho-in is not like the temples you have experienced throughout Japan.
Located between Itsukushima Shrine and the base of Mount Misen, it is a vertical temple that you will visit on different levels. You will be impressed by the thousands of statues of guardians protecting the children.

Mount Misen

Not only Itsukushima shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The forests of Miyajima Island are also.
Explore the island by going to the top of Mount Misen. You can get there by ropeway or by one of the three mountain paths (a 2-hour walk).
The 360° view of the Seto Sea will win you over.

Miyajima’s shopping streets

Have you explored all the wonders of Miyajima Island? It’s time to shop in the boutiques of Omotesando Shotengai and stroll along the beach.
Try Hiroshima’s culinary specialties: oysters and eels for dinner, or momiji manju for a snack. Drink original citrus beers in cafes or sit in a Japanese tea house.
You’ll probably meet a deer on the way!

Can I stay on Miyajima Island ?

Of course! There are many choices of hotels and ryokan to stay overnight on Miyajima island. Our guesthouse is ideal for relaxing in a private Japanese room. You can enjoy a traditional bath and sit in our garden with a view of the sea.

How long is the ferry ride from Hiroshima to Miyajima Island ?

The ferry rides take 10 minutes from Hiroshima Port to Miyajima Island.

How much is the ferry to Miyajima Island ?

The ferry for Miyajima Island costs 180 yen one way.

Can I use the JR pass for the Miyajima ferry ?

Yes, there are two ferry companies : JR and Matsudai. The Japan Rail Pass is valid on JR ferries. You can also use your JR pass from Hiroshima Station by JR Sanyo Line to Miyajimaguchi Station (in 25 minutes for 420 yen one way). If you don’t have the JR pass, you can take the tram line number 2 from central Hiroshima to Miyajimaguchi Station (slower but it costs only 270 yen one way).