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Before you go
Your trip to Miyajima.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Miyajima – Hiroshima Destination Hiroshima and Miyajima about 25 km from Hiroshima
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Hiroshima (HIJ) Mihara · 75 km
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Terminal de barcas de Miyajima (Miyajima Sanbashi) 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Hiroshima, take the JR train to Miyajimaguchi in about 30 minutes, or the streetcar in about 1 hour. Two ferry operators cross the strait in about 10 minutes with frequent departures. There are also direct boats from the Peace Park in Hiroshima that take about 45 minutes.
How many days
Half a day for the shrine, the torii and Omotesando Street; a full day if you include Mount Misen. An overnight stay on the island lets you see the shrine lit up and the torii at more than one tide.
When to go
Autumn, when the maples in Momijidani Park peak around mid-November, and spring, when the cherry trees bloom in early April. Winter is oyster season. Summer is hot and humid, and in August there is often a fireworks festival in the bay.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The town and the shrine are explored on foot, and the ropeway takes you up Mount Misen. Visitors’ cars are usually left in Miyajimaguchi.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Miyajima
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Morning
Shrine and torii
Take the ferry and visit Itsukushima Shrine at whatever tide it is; walk along the shoreline out to the torii.
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Afternoon
Mount Misen
Ride the ropeway up Mount Misen and descend by trail to Daisho-in Temple.
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Evening
Omotesando
Try grilled and fried oysters and momiji manju on Omotesando Street and see the torii illuminated.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth staying overnight on Miyajima?
Yes, if you have the time: after day visitors leave, the island becomes peaceful, the shrine and torii are illuminated, and you can observe more than one tide.
How long is the ferry to Miyajima?
About 10 minutes from Miyajimaguchi. Direct boats from the Peace Park in Hiroshima take about 45 minutes.
Is there a fee to enter Miyajima?
Yes. The city of Hatsukaichi charges a visitor fee, which is included in the ferry fare in most cases. Check the rules before you go.
What to eat in Miyajima?
Grilled or fried oysters, momiji manju (maple-leaf-shaped cakes), and anago-meshi, rice with conger eel.
Can Miyajima’s deer be fed?
No. On Miyajima, the guidance is not to feed the deer, unlike in Nara.
Beyond the guide
