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Miyajima Travel Guide: What to See, Eat, and Experience
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items Miyajima is one of our favorite day trips in Japan, and we go every time we’re in Hiroshima. This guide shares our top things to do, iconic sights, and small experiences that make the island feel special. You’ll also find what to eat, where to stay, ...
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Our Miyajima Guides
Best Things to Do in Miyajima
Where to Stay in Miyajima
What to Eat and Bring Home
Our Miyajima Guides
We created these guides based on our own visits to this magical island. Start here for what to see, what to skip, and how to make the most of your time on Miyajima.
Here’s the exact itinerary we use when we visit: iconic sights, quiet corners, and food breaks built in. It’s full, flexible, and actually doable.
Miyajima 1 Day Itinerary: What to Do, See, and Eat on Japan’s Sacred Island
We curated a list of the spots we absolutely love!
Our blog: 13 Best Things to Do in Miyajima
Prefer not to plan it all yourself? This guided tour covers the highlights without the hassle.
Guided 1-Day Miyajima Tour
Miyajima is a great day trip from Hiroshima. Here's our Hiroshima itinerary for you to plan better!
Hiroshima 1 Day Itinerary
Best Things to Do in Miyajima
These are the spots we always recommend: iconic views, peaceful trails, and little moments that make Miyajima unforgettable.
One of Japan’s most iconic shrines, built over the water and framed by forested hills.
Visit Itsukushima Shrine
They’re everywhere: beachside, street-side, and totally unbothered.
Hang Out with the Deer
Take the ropeway partway up, then hike to the summit for one of the best panoramic views in Japan.
Ride the Miyajima Ropeway and Hike Mt. Misen
A fun, low-effort way to see the island: great views, local insight, and lots of photo ops along the way.
Ride a Traditional Rickshaw
Super cool temple that's covered in jizo statues and prayer wheels.
Visit Daishoin Temple
A small but solid stop with sea lions, otters, and more. Great for families or a low-key rainy day.
Visit Miyajima Aquarium
Where to Stay in Miyajima
If you decide to stay overnight in Miyajima, here are our top picks: ranging from budget-friendly to full-on ryokan retreat.
Traditional, affordable, and close to everything!
Budget Pick: Miyajima Hotel Makoto
This hillside stay gives you shrine views, a soak, and space to unwind without leaving the island.
Mid-Range Pick: Jukeiso
Classic ryokan vibes just steps from the shrine
Luxury Pick: Iwaso
If you’d rather stay in Hiroshima, this is our top pick: coastal views, comfy rooms, and a direct high-speed ferry to Miyajima right outside the door.
Bonus: Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima
What to Eat and Bring Home
Local snacks, fresh oysters, and a few souvenirs that are actually worth packing. Here’s what to try and take with you.
Deep-fried oysters and grilled eel rice bowls done right, no frills, just really good food.
Our Favoutie Restaurant: Shibaisaryo Mizuha
Momiji manju are maple-leaf-shaped cakes filled with red bean, custard, or matcha.
Try Momiji Manju and Miyajima Jakee
Miyajima’s signature souvenir: these wooden rice paddles come in all sizes and make a fun, meaningful gift to take home.
Buy a Wooden Rice Paddle