Itsukushima Travel Guide
Hiroshima
Visit Itsukushima
Popular places to visit
Miyajima Ferry Terminal
Take a relaxing and scenic ferry trip to the sacred island of Miyajima and begin your journey to serene shrines and a tranquil mountain peak.
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.
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.
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.
Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall in Hatsukaichi. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Daisho-in
Wander around the enchanting gardens of this temple and check out traditional Buddhist structures on Mount Misen, the holy mountain of Miyajima.
Things to do
Miyajima Half-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Experience Calligraphy and Kimono(set1)
Private Miyajima Rickshaw Tour Including Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima Island Day Tour in Sacred Sites and Mount Misen
Tea ceremony and Kimono in Miyajima
Top hotels in Itsukushima
LiVEMAX RESORT AKIMIYAJIMA
Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto
Hotel Miyajima Villa
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Other neighbourhoods around Itsukushima
Nishi Ward
While you're in Nishi Ward, take in top sights like Marina Hop or Mitaki-dera, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Fukushima-cho Station or Nishi-kan-on-machi Station.
Naka Ward
Travellers love Naka Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Hiroshima by jumping on the metro at Funairi-hon-machi Station or Funairi-saiwai-cho Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho.
Saeki Ward
While visiting Saeki Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Setonaikai National Park and Hiroshima Shokubutsu Park.
Fukuromachi
While visiting Fukuromachi, you might make a stop by sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Fukuromachi Park.
Hondori
While there might not be top attractions in Hondori, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho.
Kamiyacho
If you're spending time in Kamiyacho, check out sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District or Kamiyacho and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kamiya-cho-higashi Station or Hondori Station.
