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Miyajima's sightseeing spot is not just Itsukushima Jinja Shrine (厳島神社).
If you can, enjoy it all day on this island!

"Itsukushima Jinja Shrine (厳島神社)" where the tide is completely down.

we will glad you when refered in sight-seeing.

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島)・厳島神社

There seems to be points that can be seen only at low tide.

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島) Itsukushima Jinja Shrine (厳島神社)

Itsukushima Jinja Shrine (厳島神社)

"Daiganji Temple (大願寺)" in the place just after leaving Itsukushima Jinja (厳島神社).

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島) Daiganji Temple

These are few part of many 'Miyajima (宮島)' photos.

Many statues of Buddha are settled in Daiganji Temple (大願寺).

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島) Daiganji Temple

Next to Daiganji Temple (大願寺) is "Itsukushima Treasure Museum (厳島宝物館).

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島) Treasure Museum

Direction guide near the exit of Itsukushima Jinja (厳島神社).

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島)

It is about 30 minutes by walk to the ropeway landing, but I think the scenery is good and it will be a good exercise distance!

A river that flows on the side of Itsukushima Jinja (厳島神社).

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島)

There is a deer also on the river side.

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島) deer

Please try entering the alley.

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島) alley

Shinden (神殿 / Deity's hall) of Itsukushima Jinja (厳島神社) seen from the back.

Itsukushima Jinja

On the back side of Itsukushima Jinja (厳島神社), 'street stalls (露店)' line up.

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島) stalls

This is "Sanno Jinja Shrine (三翁神社)".

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島) Sanno Jinja

Next let's go to the 'Goju-no-to (五重塔 / five-story pagoda)' !

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島) five-story pagoda

"Hokoku Jinja Shrine (豊国神社)" in front of 'Goju-no-to (五重塔 / five-story pagoda)'is very spacious and comfortable place !!

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島) Hokoku Jinja Shrine

It's on the hill, so the scenery is beautiful!

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島) Hokoku Jinja Shrine

Hokoku Jinja Shrine (豊国神社)

It is about 25 minutes by walk to the station of the ropeway.

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島) ropeway

It will take time until the bus comes, so it would be nice to walk.

Ropeway fee is an adult 1,800 yen (roundtrip). Please only ride on good weather days.

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島) ropeway

Because, when the weather gets worse, the ropeway of descend will not operate.

Miyajima Ropeway Station (宮島ロープウェー紅葉谷駅)

Mt.Misen (弥山) climbing, the road was steep, and everyone seemed very painful.

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島) Misen (弥山)

View from the top of Mt.Misen (弥山).

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島) Misen (弥山)

Mountain climbing route of "Mt.Misen (弥山)"

Of course, let's go home after watching sunset & lighting !

Hiroshima : Miyajima (宮島) lighting

Sunset and lighting in Miyajima (宮島)

photographed on July. 2016.

In order to see all the main spots of Miyajima (宮島), 'one day' is not enough.
Since you are coming from a foreign country, please decide the place to go in advance, especially to avoid regret, please enjoy!

[HIROSHIMA] Miyajima (宮島)

  • Address : Miyajima, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima
  • Phone : 0829-30-9141
  • Time : JR Miyajima ferry >> to Miyajima first 6:25am / from Miyajima final 20: 15
    Miyajima Matsudai Steamship >> to Miyajima first 7:15am / from Miyajima final 22:14
  • Access : Get off at JR-Line "Miyajimaguchi Station (宮島口駅)" >> get on a ferry (10 minutes)

Reference

Miyajima Official Website - Japan *English

Miyajima Matsudai Kisen Tourist Ship *English

JR西日本宮島フェリー *English

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