| Full name | Itsukushima Shrine |
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| World Heritage | Itsukushima Shinto Shrine (1996) |
| Location | Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima |
| Opening hours | Around 6:30โ18:00 (varies by season) |
| Entry | Around 300 yen for adults |
| Access | ~10 min ferry from JR Miyajimaguchi + walk |
| Best seasons | Autumn leaves (Nov), summer evenings, watch the tide times |
The vermilion gate floats at high tide and can be approached on foot at low tide.
Friendly wild deer greet visitors โ mind your food and tickets.
Sweeping views over the islands of the Seto Inland Sea from the summit.
Maple-leaf cakes born on Miyajima โ bean paste, custard, cheese and more.
Hot, freshly fried maple cakes to eat on the go.
A lucky shamoji said to "scoop up happiness"; engraving is popular.
Carved trays and bowls.
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Order online (replace link)A Hiroshima specialty, best in winter and great as street food.
Grilled conger eel over rice โ a Miyajima classic, also famous as a bento.
Enjoy cafรฉs and local sake on the old shopping street.
| Park at Miyajimaguchi | Cars can't be used on the island; park on the mainland and take the ferry. |
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| Ferry | Two operators (JR and Matsudai), about 10 minutes. |
| Recommended | Check tide times to see the torii both floating and on foot. |
In busy periods, pre-book a nearby lot for peace of mind.
Reserve a parking spot (replace link)| On the island | Ryokan let you enjoy quiet mornings and the illuminated torii at night. |
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| Miyajimaguchi | Near the ferry terminal with easy access. |
| Hiroshima city | Convenient if combining with the Atomic Bomb Dome. |
Rooms sell out early in cherry-blossom and autumn seasons โ book ahead.
Search hotels (replace link)Itsukushima Shrine is said to date back to the Asuka period and was given its grand current form by Taira no Kiyomori. The great torii floats at high tide and can be reached on foot at low tide โ check a tide table to catch both.
With time, take the Mt. Misen ropeway for sweeping views of the Seto Inland Sea. Along the approach, enjoy grilled oysters, anago-meshi and fried momiji, and pick up a rice scoop or momiji manju as souvenirs.
At high tide it floats; at low tide you can walk up to it. Check a tide table in advance.
Generally no โ park at Miyajimaguchi on the mainland and take the ferry.
About 2โ3 hours for the shrine and street, or half a day with Mt. Misen.
