Miyajima
Travel Guide
Visit Miyajima
Where to stay in Miyajima
Itsukushima
If you're spending some time in Itsukushima, Daisho-in and Miyajima Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.
Miyajima Kinsuikan
Beautiful hotel and location - and fab breakfast and dinner too!
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Hotel Miyajima Villa
Really comfortable and clean room, great breakfast and dinner, and perfect location. I'd stay again.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto
Great location, very comfortable Japanese style room. Kind and helpful staff, punctual shuttle service to/from the ferry terminal.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Daisho-in
Wander around the enchanting gardens of this temple and check out traditional Buddhist structures on Mount Misen, the holy mountain of Miyajima.
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.
Omotesando Shopping Arcade
During your visit to Hatsukaichi, you can do some window-shopping at Omotesando Shopping Arcade. Check out the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Full Day Hiroshima and Miyajima Bus Tour from Hiroshima
Hiroshima & Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour with Bullet Train Tickets
Hiroshima & Miyajima Group Walking Tour With Local Guide
Hiroshima & Miyajima Walking Tour With Local Guide(Group)
Hiroshima and Miyajima 6 and half Hour Guided Tour
