What to do in Miyajima

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Miyajima
Miyajima
Miyajima
Miyajima
Miyajima
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1. Miyajima Ferry Terminal

Miyajima Ferry Terminal is the gateway to Miyajima Island, also known as Itsukushima Island, home to one of Japan’s most famous shrines. Located in the Seto Inland Sea, this sacred island is accessible only by boat. Watch for the breathtaking view of the shrine and its striking red torii gate as you approach on the water.
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Miyajima Ferry Terminal featuring general coastal views and boating as well as an individual male

2. Miyajima Aquarium

Miyajima Public Aquarium (Miyajima Suizokukan) is a modern showcase of the diverse sea life that resides in the Onoseto Strait, the Seto Inland Sea and the wider oceans of Japan. Discover an underwater world filled with marine animals and vegetation and learn about the intricate ecology of Miyajima’s coast and freshwater systems. Check out beautiful displays of shimmering fish and see the sunameri, or finless porpoise, which is the symbol of the aquarium.
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Miyajima Aquarium showing signage

3. Daisho-in

Daisho-in (Daishōin) is a significant Shingon Buddhist temple on Miyajima (Itsukushima) Island. Admire the temple’s elegant buildings, statues and sacred spaces, set within a serene forest of Japanese maple, cypress and pine trees. Watch locals and visitors participating in Buddhist rituals and find a little good fortune of your own.
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Daisho-in which includes a temple or place of worship and a garden

4. Five-Story Pagoda

The Five-Story Pagoda on Miyajima (Itsukushima) Island is an ancient architectural masterpiece and sacred site. Constructed in 1407, the impressive red tower incorporates elements of traditional Zen Buddhist designs, elegantly mixed with Japanese flourishes. Admire this stunning piece of sacred architecture from several different viewpoints on Miyajima and approach the structure to see its beautiful vermilion beams, white panels and gold detailing.
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Five-Story Pagoda showing a temple or place of worship

5. Momijidani Park

Momijidani Park (Maple Leaf Park) is a remarkable garden of beautifully maintained Japanese maple trees in the foothills of Mount Misen, directly behind the famous Itsukushima Shrine. Wander through the elegantly designed park to enjoy overlooks of Momijidani River escarpments, traditional bridges and the mesmerizing foliage of hundreds of maple trees.
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Momijidani Park

6. Mount Misen

Revel in the quiet beauty of the wooded summit of Mount Misen as you hike through ancient forest, visit tranquil Shingon Buddhist monuments or soar over the treetops on a ropeway. Regarded as a holy mountain, Mount Misen is the guardian of many myths and legends. Its peak rises 1,755 feet (535 meters) above the Seto Inland Sea and provides a breathtaking viewpoint that overlooks the island-studded sea and Hiroshima City’s skyline in the distance.
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What to do in Miyajima

Popular places to visit

Miyajima Ferry Terminal

Miyajima Ferry Terminal

Take a relaxing and scenic ferry trip to the sacred island of Miyajima and begin your journey to serene shrines and a tranquil mountain peak.

Miyajima Ferry Terminal
Miyajima Aquarium which includes marine life and zoo animals

Miyajima Aquarium

See the majestic porpoises and sea lions of the Seto Inland Sea or touch penguins and shoreline creatures at this comprehensive aquarium on Miyajima Island.

Miyajima Aquarium
Daisho-in which includes a temple or place of worship and a garden

Daisho-in

Wander around the enchanting gardens of this temple and check out traditional Buddhist structures on Mount Misen, the holy mountain of Miyajima.

Daisho-in
Five-Story Pagoda which includes heritage elements

Five-Story Pagoda

Spot this historic pagoda and its distinctive red tiers towering into the sky from afar and come closer to see the 15th-century Buddhist monument’s intricate details.

Five-Story Pagoda
Momijidani Park which includes a park and a bridge

Momijidani Park

View one of Japan’s most legendary fall sights and see blazing fall colors in this garden of maple trees at the foot of holy Mount Misen on Miyajima Island.

Momijidani Park
Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall

Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall in Hatsukaichi. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall
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Mount Misen

Forested footpaths and a scenic ropeway lead up to Miyajima’s tallest peak, where you can spot wildlife and examine intriguing rock formations and Buddhist relics.

Mount Misen

Omotesando Shopping Arcade

During your visit to Hatsukaichi, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Omotesando Shopping Arcade. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Omotesando Shopping Arcade

Miyama Shrine

After visiting Miyama Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hatsukaichi. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Miyama Shrine

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Five-Story Pagoda showing heritage elements

Itsukushima

While visiting Itsukushima, you might make a stop by sights like Daisho-in and Miyajima Aquarium.

Itsukushima

Day trip destinations from Miyajima

A-Bomb Dome

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