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Miyajima, or Itsuku-shima as it was formally known, has been sacred to the Japanese since the inception of the first shrine on the island over fifteen hundred years ago.
The present incarnation of the Itsukushima-jinja shrine is one of the island's greatest attractions, and the "floating" red torii gate that stands in the shallow waters of the bay when the tide is in remains one of the most photographed views in Japan. The small town has a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere, particularly in the evenings and early mornings once the day-trippers have returned to the mainland.
There are several other smaller temples and shrines dotted around the island that are well worth a visit and Mt Misen (530m) offers great views from its summit and is also home to troupes of wild monkeys.
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Suggested itineraries featuring Miyajima Island
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Miyajima Island, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Map of Miyajima Island
Places & hotels on the map
Places near Miyajima Island
- Hiroshima 12 miles away
- Matsuyama 40 miles away
- Kurashiki 79 miles away
- Shikoku 80 miles away
- Beppu 84 miles away
- Yufuin 88 miles away
- Matsue 93 miles away
- Naoshima 97 miles away
- Takamatsu 100 miles away
- Iya Valley 105 miles away
- Kurokawa 107 miles away
- Fukuoka 120 miles away
- Aso 121 miles away
- Kyushu 121 miles away
- Tokushima 130 miles away
- Kumamoto 138 miles away
- Tottori 139 miles away
- Kinosaki Onsen 170 miles away
- Nagasaki 176 miles away
- Kirishima National Park 183 miles away
- Osaka 185 miles away
- Mount Koya 189 miles away
- Nara 201 miles away
- Kyoto 204 miles away
- Kagoshima 212 miles away
- Kanazawa 292 miles away
- Yakushima 294 miles away
- Shirakawago 294 miles away
Photos of Miyajima Island
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Sunset over Miyajima -
![Torii Gate, Miyajima Island]()
Torii Gate, Miyajima Island -
![Daishoin Temple Complex, Miyajima Island]()
Daishoin Temple Complex, Miyajima Island -
![Itsukushima Gate at Miyajima]()
Itsukushima Gate at Miyajima -
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Miyajima Island, Miyajima Island -
![Cable Car to Mount Misen, Miyajima Island]()
Cable Car to Mount Misen, Miyajima Island -
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Miyajima Deer Family -
![View from the peak of Mt. Misen, Miyajima]()
View from the peak of Mt. Misen, Miyajima
Accommodation choices for Miyajima Island
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Miyajima Island. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
Iwaso Ryokan
Many of the rooms at the Iwaso ryokan have lovely views of the surrounding woodland or the ocean and torii shrine gate, and the peaceful atmosphere allows for an extremely relaxing stay.
Kawaguchi Minshuku
The Kawaguchi ryokan is a small family run inn with warm, wonderful hosts. Its rooms are Japanese in style with futon mats on tatami floors, which are laid out every night.
Kurayado Iroha Ryokan
The spacious rooms at the Kurayado Iroha ryokan fuse Japanese style tatami mat flooring and low dining tables with western style beds and modern hotel amenities.