The mid-February air was thin and cold; I couldn’t feel my cheeks. A few minutes after our ferry began to sail, I immediately found it. My hands were getting numb, but I kept on clicking lest I miss out on one of Japan’s three many celebrated beautiful views — the Itsukushima Shrine.
Even from a distance, it’s not hard to see why it’s also included in the list of special places of beautiful Beauty. The shrine and its equally well-known huge torii gate against the lush mountainous background were a striking sight. I couldn’t wait to get a closer look.
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UNDERSTANDING MIYAJIMA
BEST TIME TO visit MIYAJIMAMIYAJIMA IN AUTUMN
MIYAJIMA IN SPRING
MIYAJIMA IN SUMMER
MIYAJIMA IN WINTER
HOW TO get TO MIYAJIMAFukuoka to Hiroshima
Hiroshima to Miyajima by local Train
Hiroshima to Miyajima by Tram
Hiroshima to Miyajima by direct Boat
HOW TO get around MIYAJIMA
WHERE TO stay IN MIYAJIMATop Miyajima Hotels
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THINGS TO do in MIYAJIMAItsukushima Shrine and the huge Torii Gate
Momijidani Park
Mount Misen
Daisho-in Temple
Senjokaku and Gojunoto
Omotesando Street
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UNDERSTANDING MIYAJIMA
Miyajima literally implies “shrine island”. The island is officially named Itsukushima, but it is much more popularly called by its nickname, Miyajima. It is situated in the southwest of Hiroshima Bay in the western portion of the Seto Inland Sea. Itsukushima Island is under the jurisdiction of Hatsukaichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture.
Miyajima is quite big, but the residential town is located on the northwest part of the island, dotting the area around Itsukushima Shrine. The shrine is included in the list of UNESCO’s world Heritage Site; therefore, becoming the island’s emblem. another popular feature is the sacred mount Misen, the highest top on the island at 535 meters. The other two mountains are Komagabayashi (506m), and mount Iwafunedake (466m).
The island is also home to a few much more temples, shrines, monuments, and parks. You will also notice several deer roaming around the island; you might even see one or two as soon as you enter the vicinity, best after you pass through the information center from the ferry terminal.
BEST TIME TO visit MIYAJIMA
October to November. Hiroshima Prefecture is known for its autumn foliage, which typically happens from late October to mid-November.
Depending on how you want to experience the huge Itsukushima Torii Gate, whether you want to see it “floating” on water or you want to have a closer look, knowing the condition of the tide will come in handy. To know the schedule of high tide and low tide, you may check it here.
MIYAJIMA IN AUTUMN
Temperature can go as low as 12°C and rarely go beyond 20°C. There’s little chance of rain, but wear a sweater or a light jacket. Miyajima is one of the recommended spots for autumn leaves seeing or “momijigari“, particularly Momijidani Park. The park is located near mount Misen, at the foot of Misen Primeval Forest.
MIYAJIMA IN SPRING
Spring is also a good time to visit. The cherry blossoms, which Japan is well-known for, are typically in full bloom between late March to early April. While on the island, the suggested spots for seeing party or “hanami” are around the Goju-no-to (five-storied pagoda), Tanigahara (along Uguisu Alley), Yatsugahara, and Tahoto (two-storied pagoda). If you want fewer crowds, prepare to walk a little bit much more to Omoto Park.
MIYAJIMA IN SUMMER
Summer is very hot and humid. The temperature can reach up to 35°C. The popular events during this time are the Kangen festival in July and Miyajima fireworks by the sea in August. Kangen festival is one of Japan’s three major boat rituals and Miyajima’s most significant annual festival. Miyajima in winter season has fewer crowds. You can delight in the fresh Hiroshima oysters any way you want — raw, grilled, baked, and deep-fried. unwinding in hot springs is also a good idea.
MIYAJIMA IN WINTER
This is the least crowded season and for a reason. The colors of the adjacent mountains are gone, and it can get cold, averaging 4°C in January. It is the driest period of the year, but there’s still a chance of rain or snow. If it snows, it typically just makes a very thin dusting and does not stick.
HOW TO get TO MIYAJIMA
Miyajima (Itsukushima) Island is located in Hiroshima Prefecture. The nearest airport is the Hiroshima airport (HIJ), but it serves mostly domestic flights. There are select international routes, linking Hiroshima directly to Hong Kong, Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, and Seoul.
Hiroshima City is the typical jumping-off point to Miyajima and other nearby attractions. The island is about an hour from the city and can be accessed by local train, tram, and boat from the city center. If you are coming from Hiroshima City, here’s how to get there.
Fukuoka to Hiroshima
Fukuoka airport is the major international terminal closest to Hiroshima. From the airport, you need to make your way to Hakata station or Hakata Bus Center, and travel to Hiroshima by bus or by train. We created a separate, much more comprehensive short article here: how TO get FROM FUKUOKA TO HIROSHIMA.
Hiroshima to Miyajima by local Train
From JR Hiroshima Station, take a train on the JR Sanyo Line to Miyajimaguchi Station.
From there, take a short walk to the ferry pier (either JR ferry or Matsudai).
Purchase a ticket to Miyajima Island and board the ferry.
Fare: ¥410 (train) + ¥180 (ferry)
Travel Time: roughly 35 minutes (train + ferry)
Hiroshima to Miyajima by Tram
From downtown Hiroshima, take Tram 2 to Miyajimaguchi Station.
From there, take a short walk to the ferry pier (either JR ferry or Matsudai).
Purchase a ticket to Miyajima Island and board the ferry.
Fare: ¥260 (tram) + ¥180 (ferry)
Travel Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes (tram + ferry)
Hiroshima to Miyajima by direct Boat
From Hiroshima peace Memorial Park or Hiroshima Port, board a boat to Miyajima Island.
Fare: ¥2,000 (from peace Park); ¥1,850 (from Hiroshima Port)
Travel Time: 45 minutes (from peace Park); 30 minutes (from Hiroshima Port)
Notes:
There are two ferry companies serving the Miyajimaguchi-Miyajima Island route: JR Nishinihon Miyajima Ferry and Miyajima Matsudai Kisen.
JR Pass can be used for the ferry rides.
For foreign tourists, you might want to avail the visit Hiroshima traveler Pass. It provides limitless rides on all Hiroden (streetcar/tram) lines, expressway buses, and ferries to Miyajima. There are three types of passes, but if you just want to visit Hiroshima City and Miyajima, the City Pass (Small area Pass) covers these two destinations. However, JR trains are not included, only JR buses and ferries. The City Pass price is ¥1,000, good for three (3) days.
HOW TO get around MIYAJIMA
The island itself is big and lush, but it is pedestrian friendly. You can reach many of the attractions on foot because they are primarily concentrated in two areas — the small town on the northwest portion of the island and mount Misen. From the pier, it will only take you about ten minutes on foot to reach Itsukushima Shrine and the huge torii gate. The Ropeway’s Momijidani station to mount Misen summit (Shishiiwa Station) is also a ten-minute walk from the pier. here are the other transportation options.
The Maple Liner. These are shared taxis which depart from the pier to locations like Tsutsumigaura and Kamisuginoura. It can accommodate up to nine (9) passengers. The fare is ¥300 for adult and ¥150 for children.
Ropeway station shuttle Bus. The bus runs between the pier and the Ropeway’s Momijidani Station. The ride is totally free of charge.
Miyajima Ropeway. If you want to go to the summit of mount Daisen but hiking is not your thing, you can have an equally picturesque view of the island and the Seto Inland Sea through the ropeway. Momijidani Line has 8-seater gondolas that run every minute, while Shishiiwa Line has 30-seater gondolas that run every 15 minutes. The roundtrip fare is ¥1,800 for adults and ¥900 for children. One-way fare is ¥1,000 for adults and ¥500 for children.
Taxi. There are a few taxi units, so expect to wait. operating hours: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM.
WHERE TO stay IN MIYAJIMA
Most visitors only stay for a few hours on Miyajima, just a day trip from Hiroshima City. Some like to stay longer to make the most of one of the cultural heritage sites in Japan.
Miyajima is bustling with tourists by day. The streets near the Onoseto Strait, separating the island from the mainland, are lined with commercial establishments such as souvenir shops, restaurants, and hotels. By night, Miyajima is quite different — peaceful and calm. many of the shops are closed in the evening.
Being recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site, it has become a well-known traveler destination, drawing in tons of visitor yearly. Consequently, the rates of the hotels on the island are much, much higher than in Hatsukaichi City and Hiroshima City. If you’re traveling on a budget, we don’t recommend staying overnight in the island.
Top Miyajima Hotels
If you have extra dough and money isn’t a problem, then by all means, spend a night or two in the island. here are the top-rated hotels as ranked by Agoda users.
Miyajima guest house Mikuniya. check rates & Availability.
Ryoso Kawaguchi. check rates & Availability.
Sakuraya. check rates & Availability.
Nakaya B&B. check rates & Availability.
Top Hatsukaichi Hotels
If you want to spend two or much more days exploring Miyajima but you can’t afford to stay in a resort in the island, a workaround is to stay at a hotel in Hatsukaichi City, near the port. here are the top-rated properties in the area.
Simple stay Miyajima – Hostel.Verificați tarifele și disponibilitatea.
Miyajima Coral Hotel. Verificați tarifele și disponibilitatea.
Global Resort Ono de Lune. Verificați tarifele și disponibilitatea.
Hoteluri cu buget de top în orașul Hiroshima
Majoritatea călătorilor își petrec nopțile în Hiroshima City în schimb și vizitează doar Miyajima doar într -o excursie de o zi. Dacă acesta este și planul dvs., iată cele mai bune proprietăți bugetare din oraș, așa cum sunt notate de utilizatorii AGODA.
Mange tak. Verificați tarifele și disponibilitatea.
APA Hotel Hiroshima-ekimae Ohashi. Verificați tarifele și disponibilitatea.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima. Verificați tarifele și disponibilitatea.
Hotel Flex Hiroshima. Verificați tarifele și disponibilitatea.
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Altarul Itsukushima și uriașa poartă Torii
Fără îndoială, acest patrimoniu mondial UNESCO este cea mai populară și multe atracții esențiale de pe insulă. Definește Miyajima; a devenit identitatea ei. Cu munții care stăteau în spatele său, altarul Itsukushima, în vârstă de secole, și uriașul său Poarta Torii îi întâmpină pe vizitatorii și pelerinii pe insulă. De la distanță, pare elegant și transcendent. În apropiere, este copleșitor de spectaculos și de comandant. Este frumos în orice mod în care îl vedeți – de la feribot, până aproape și chiar de la vârful Muntelui Misen.
Când valul este în sus, atât altarul, cât și poarta Torii par să plutească pe apă. Noaptea, întregul complex al eșantionului Itsukushima, inclusiv Poarta Torii, este iluminat până la ora 23:00. Puteți chiar să mergeți într -o croazieră de noapte și să aveți șansa de a trece prin uriașa poartă Torii (numai în marele mare). Durata de croazieră este de treizeci de minute.
Taxa de intrare: 300 ¥; ¥ 500 (ITSUKUSHIMA LAKRINE + INTRAREA HALLULUI DE TREBUIE)
Ore de deschidere: 6:30 – 18:00 (martie până la 14 octombrie); 6:30 am – 17:30 (15 octombrie – noiembrie, ianuarie -februarie); 6:30 – 17:00 (decembrie)
Parcul Momijidani
Dacă vă referiți la insulă în toamnă, Parcul Momijidani este unul dintre cele mai cunoscute locuri pentru a vedea frunzișul de toamnă în Japonia și cel mai bun de pe Miyajima. Acesta este situat la poalele Muntelui Misen și este cunoscut pentru diverșii săi de arțar japonezi care au pus pădurea Aglow cu frunzele lor roșii pe verdele copacilor perenă.
Dacă mergeți la vârful Muntelui Misen, ați trece prin parc mergând la stația de bază a Ropeway, stația Momijidani.
Taxa de intrare: GRATUIT
Ore de deschidere: 24/7
Muntele Misen
Începând cu mult de 500 de metri deasupra nivelului mării, Muntele Misen este cel mai înalt munte de pe Miyajima. Este considerat sacru de localnici și există temple și sfinte care pun pădurea luxuriantă și căile de mers ale muntelui. De la vârf, veți fi tratat la o vedere uluitoare a Altarului Itsukushima și a Poartei Torii, pădurea verde a Miyajima, Marea Interioară Seto și Insulele din apropiere.
Ajungerea la vârf se poate face în două moduri: luând coada și drumeții. Primul este cel mai convenabil și oferă o vedere panoramică a peisajului forestier al muntelui, în timp ce cel de -al doilea este destul de dificil, dar oferă o experiență minuțioasă a muntelui. Dacă doriți să vă urcați până la summit, există trei cursuri: cursul Daisho-in, cursul Momijidani și cursul Omoto. Daisho-in nu este prea abrupt și vă acordă cele mai pitorești vederi. Momijidani este cel mai scurt curs, dar este și cel mai abrupt dintre cele trei cursuri.
De asemenea, puteți face ambele achiziționând un bilet unidirecțional pentru Ropeway pe drum până la vârf, apoi treceți prin oricare dintre cele trei cursuri discutate mai sus.
Taxa de intrare: GRATUIT
Notă: Vedeți cum să vă ocoliți în secțiune pentru tarifele Ropeway. Când ajungeți la stația Shishiiwa, mai trebuie să faceți drumeții timp de treizeci de minute până la vârful propriu -zis, unde veți găsi Observatorul Shishiiwa.
Shrines & Temples on the Summit: Misen Hondo Hall, Reikado Hall, Sankido Hall, Kannondo și Monjudo Halls, Mizu-Kake Jizo, Dainichido Hall, Miyajima-Jinja Altar, Akaido Hall și Bonsho.
Templul Daisho-in
Acest templu esențial al budismului din Shingon este situat la poalele Muntelui Misen. Este h