Dive! Hiroshima Official Guide
Departing from Miyajimaguchi Station, we will introduce a course where you can taste Miyajima other than just Itsukushima Shrine, by visiting the Miyajima Museum of History and Folklore, Miyajima Aquarium, Miyaji Marine, Daishoin, Omotesando Shopping Street, and Hatsukoi Market.
“It's not just Miyajimaguchi Station to Itsukushima Shrine! Recommended courses in the neighborhood !”
Travel time : Approx. 3 to 4 hours
Miyajima Museum of History & Folklore
Travel time : Approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour
1/5
Protected by many people who worship Itsukushima Shrine and residents of this town formed in the Sengoku period, this place is still called one of the “Three Views of Japan” until today because of its beautiful landscapes and abundant cultural properties.
Miyajima Museum of History & Folklore is a cultural facility created for the purpose of preserving and inheriting various materials and folk cultural properties related to Miyajima's history and culture. Also pay attention to the special exhibition of Itsukushima Shrine Otorii!
On foot Approx. 2 minutes
Miyajima Aquarium Miyaji Marine
Travel time : Approx. 60 minutes
2/5
More than 13,000 creatures of 350 species are exhibited, mainly finless porpoises, which are the symbol of Miyajima Aquarium, and other creatures from the Seto Inland Sea. In the marine animal area, adorable animals such as penguins, sea lions, seals, and small-clawed otters gather.
The new facility “Hatsukoi-an” that opened this summer is built with a Japanese space in mind, and it is connected to a healing place for visitors.
On foot Approx. 10 minutes
Daisho-in
Travel time : Approx. 30 minutes
3/5
Located at the foot of Mt. Misen, directly behind Itsukushima Shrine, it is the head temple of the Shingon sect Omuro school. On of the Monk from the Itsukishima Shrine is in charge of Daisho-in's festivals.
It is the most important place for Buddhism religion on the island, and this shrine's monks have jurisdiction over the ruins where Kobo Daishi of Mt. Misen practiced the secret law of Gumonmochi.
It is a prestigious temple that has a deep relationship with the imperial family, as a prayer dojo for Emperor Toba's imperial order, and even was a place where Hideyoshi held tea ceremonies.
On foot Approx. 10 minutes
Omotesando shopping street
Travel time : Approx. 60 minutes
4/5
A shopping street of about 350 meters leading to Itsukushima Shrine. Folk crafts and souvenir shops such as Miyajima shakushi and Miyajima carving shops.
There are also places where you can enjoy Miyajima's specialty gourmet foods using oysters and conger eel, and momiji manju shops are lined up.
It is crowded with people looking for souvenirs and enjoying meals. There are also shops where you can taste freshly baked momiji manju, a staple souvenir from Miyajima on the spot. This place shows a unique atmosphere of Miyajima.
On foot About 5 minutes
Miyajima pier About 10 minutes by ferry
Hatsukoi Market
Travel time : Approx. 30 minutes
5/5
1F, 11-1 Miyajimaguchi, Hatsukaichi-shi
“Hatsukoi Market” is a market that gathers selected products from the center of Hatsukaichi city. The large store is lined with kendama (Japanese wooden skill toy), which originated in Hatsukaichi, seafood, mountain food, local gourmet, miscellaneous goods, etc. There are also limited-edition products that can only be purchased at the Hatsukoi Market. Please stop by before or after sightseeing in Miyajima.
1F, 11-1 Miyajimaguchi, Hatsukaichi-shi
