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Miyajima, Hiroshima
Hiroshima
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Miyajima, Hiroshima
Hiroshima's two major World Heritage Sites, the "Itsukushima Shrine" and the "Atomic Bomb Dome," are the main tourist attractions. The Omotesando Shopping Street, located right near the Itsukushima Shrine, is full of Hiroshima's unique gourmet food, such as grilled skewers and the famous anago-meshi, as well as various types of momiji manju sold by each manufacturer, making it a great place for foodies. In the park in Hiroshima, there are many monuments erected to commemorate the victims of the atomic bomb, with the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Peace Bell, the Memorial Monument for Hiroshima, and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum being the most representative.
Miyajima, Hiroshima
7 Highlights
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Itsukushima Shrine
One of Japan's leading shrines that conveys the style of the Heian period
Registered as a World Heritage Site in 1996, it is said to have many benefits such as matchmaking, beauty, victory, recovery from illness, and warding off evil. The shrine has a powerful presence that looks like it is floating on the sea when the tide is high, and a large torii gate towers over it.
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Itsukushima Shrine
One of Japan's leading shrines that conveys the style of the Heian period
Registered as a World Heritage Site in 1996, it is said to have many benefits such as matchmaking, beauty, victory, recovery from illness, and warding off evil. The shrine has a powerful presence that looks like it is floating on the sea when the tide is high, and a large torii gate towers over it.
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Miyajima
A small island floating in Hiroshima Bay
Cutting down trees or plowing the land is considered taboo, so much of the island remains untouched with living nature. Deer that swam from the mainland live on the island, so many deer will welcome you to Miyajima.
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Miyajima
A small island floating in Hiroshima Bay
Cutting down trees or plowing the land is considered taboo, so much of the island remains untouched with living nature. Deer that swam from the mainland live on the island, so many deer will welcome you to Miyajima.
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Miyajima Aquarium "Miyaji Marine"
An aquarium located a 5-minute walk from the exit of Itsukushima Shrine
This aquarium is a Japanese-style building designed to blend in with the surrounding landscape. It displays over 15,000 creatures from 380 species mainly from the Seto Inland Sea on the first and second floors, where visitors can enjoy both "healing" and "interaction".
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Miyajima Aquarium "Miyaji Marine"
An aquarium located a 5-minute walk from the exit of Itsukushima Shrine
This aquarium is a Japanese-style building designed to blend in with the surrounding landscape. It displays over 15,000 creatures from 380 species mainly from the Seto Inland Sea on the first and second floors, where visitors can enjoy both "healing" and "interaction".
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Giant Ladle (Shamoji)
The world's largest ladle
This giant ladle, which took 2 years and 10 months to create, is a symbol of Miyajima, the birthplace of the ladle, and was made to preserve the traditional craft of Miyajima carving for future generations. You can see a powerful giant ladle that is 7.7 meters long and weighs 2.5 tons.
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Giant Ladle (Shamoji)
The world's largest ladle
This giant ladle, which took 2 years and 10 months to create, is a symbol of Miyajima, the birthplace of the ladle, and was made to preserve the traditional craft of Miyajima carving for future generations. You can see a powerful giant ladle that is 7.7 meters long and weighs 2.5 tons.
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Daishoin Temple
The most historic hidden power spot in Miyajima
The official name is Takisan Shuseiji Daishoin Temple. It is a prestigious temple that was chosen as a prayer hall by Emperor Toba and was also the site of a tea ceremony held by Hideyoshi. Don't forget to visit Daishoin Temple when you visit Itsukushima Shrine.
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Daishoin Temple
The most historic hidden power spot in Miyajima
The official name is Takisan Shuseiji Daishoin Temple. It is a prestigious temple that was chosen as a prayer hall by Emperor Toba and was also the site of a tea ceremony held by Hideyoshi. Don't forget to visit Daishoin Temple when you visit Itsukushima Shrine.
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Yunomoto Onsen
A hot spring in a mountain village that gushes forth in the "back room of Hiroshima"
This is a hot spring in a mountain village that gushes forth in the "back room of Hiroshima" with a history of about 1500 years. You can enjoy leisure activities such as rice planting experience, fishing, konjac cuisine experience, and firefly watching. It is a high-quality hot spring with a high skin-beautifying effect that is rich in radon, so let's heal our daily fatigue!
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Yunomoto Onsen
A hot spring in a mountain village that gushes forth in the "back room of Hiroshima"
This is a hot spring in a mountain village that gushes forth in the "back room of Hiroshima" with a history of about 1500 years. You can enjoy leisure activities such as rice planting experience, fishing, konjac cuisine experience, and firefly watching. It is a high-quality hot spring with a high skin-beautifying effect that is rich in radon, so let's heal our daily fatigue!
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Miyahama Onsen
A hot spring located on a small hill on the opposite side of Miyajima
This hot spring is located on a small hill on the opposite side of Miyajima. The spring water is colorless, odorless, and rich in radon, making it highly effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, and joint pain. Enjoy the fine sake and local seafood of Akinishi-jo, and relax while gazing at the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea from the open-air bath!
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Miyahama Onsen
A hot spring located on a small hill on the opposite side of Miyajima
This hot spring is located on a small hill on the opposite side of Miyajima. The spring water is colorless, odorless, and rich in radon, making it highly effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, and joint pain. Enjoy the fine sake and local seafood of Akinishi-jo, and relax while gazing at the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea from the open-air bath!
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Oyster Cuisine
Oysters from Miyajima, rich in the scent of the sea and minerals.
One of the two major dishes in Miyajima. Miyajima is famous for its oyster production, and there are some restaurants where you can eat oysters throughout the year! The oysters in Miyajima are characterized by their rich scent of the sea and minerals. Please try to feel the taste that spreads in your mouth as soon as you put it in.
Anago Meshi
Local cuisine using vitamin A-rich conger eel.
Anago Meshi is one of the famous dishes in Miyajima. Conger eel is well caught in Miyajima and is enjoyed as a home-cooked meal. It has low fat and contains vitamin A, which is effective in preventing summer fatigue. The charm of Anago Meshi is that you can enjoy different tastes even with the same dish, as the grilling method of conger eel varies slightly depending on the restaurant.
Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki with plenty of noodles and vegetables from Hiroshima.
It is a B-class gourmet food eaten in Hiroshima, and its characteristic is that it contains noodles. After the end of the war, it is said to have originated from the use of wheat flour distributed by the U.S. military, and by stacking and grilling vegetables and cabbage on an iron plate. It is voluminous and satisfying to eat!
Strolling and eating Hiroshima's specialties in Omotesando shopping street
Enjoying Hiroshima's specialties at a reasonable price while strolling
In the Omotesando shopping street in Hiroshima city, there are many Hiroshima specialties that you can try while strolling. The shopping street has 70 stores, offering not only food but also a variety of gourmet sweets and drinks. Let's taste various Hiroshima specialties at a reasonable price.
Soupless Tantanmen
Hiroshima's B-class gourmet dish that is an arrangement of Chinese Tantanmen.
Soupless Tantanmen is a local gourmet dish in Hiroshima that was born in the 2000s. It is an arrangement of Chinese Tantanmen that originally originated in Sichuan Province, China, and has been adapted to be eaten in Hiroshima and has become popular. The taste with a spicy accent is addictive!
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥10,082
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(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥29,013
Best Season
1~5 Month
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