{"id":949,"date":"2017-02-10T08:30:57","date_gmt":"2017-02-10T06:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/?p=949"},"modified":"2025-09-19T08:28:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T06:28:29","slug":"miyajima-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/miyajima-travel-guide","title":{"rendered":"Miyajima travel guide: Access and getting around"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Miyajima means \u201cshrine island.\u201d This small island has been a <strong>sacred place of worship<\/strong> since ancient times, where the gods were thought to live in harmony with mortal man.<\/p>\n<p>The Itsukushima Shrine and its Torii Gate have been declared a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-japan\">UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/a><\/strong>, and have been celebrated as one of the Three Views of Japan since 1643.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Miyajima Island is located in the Seto Inland Sea off the coast of Japan. \u00a0It is part of the <strong>Setonaikai National Park,<\/strong> which comprises areas of the Inland Sea and of then bordering prefectures.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hiroshima-travel-guide\">Hiroshima<\/a> is the nearest major city, and the island can be reached <strong>by chartered boat or ferry<\/strong>.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#How_to_get_to_Miyajima_Island_from_Hiroshima\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> How to get to Miyajima Island from Hiroshima<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_get_to_Miyajima_from_other_major_cities\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> How to get to Miyajima from other major cities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Things_to_do_in_Miyajima\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Things to do in Miyajima\u00a0<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Visit_Itsukushima_Shrine\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.1<\/span> Visit Itsukushima Shrine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Enjoy_the_Floating_Red_Torii_Gate_at_sunset\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.2<\/span> Enjoy the Floating Red Torii Gate at sunset<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Spin_the_Sutra_Wheels_at_Daisho-in_Temple\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.3<\/span> Spin the Sutra Wheels at Daisho-in Temple<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hike_up_Mount_Misen\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.4<\/span> Hike up Mount Misen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Surroundings\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.5<\/span> Surroundings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Momijidani_Park\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.6<\/span> Momijidani Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Staying_overnight_on_Miyajima\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Staying overnight on Miyajima<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_get_to_Miyajima_Island_from_Hiroshima\">How to get to Miyajima Island from Hiroshima<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From Hiroshima Station, take the JR Sanyo Line to <strong>Miyajimaguchi Station<\/strong>, which takes around 20 minutes one-way and is included in your <strong>JR Pass<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, from central Hiroshima, you can take a <strong>tram to the Miyajimaguchi ferry port<\/strong>.\u00a0The ferry pier is only a short walk from the station.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that you can use your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a> to access the JR ferry <strong>for free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>key details<\/strong> of the JR West Miyajima Ferry are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The ferry ride takes only about <strong>10 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Ferries depart <strong>every 15 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Ferries depart from Miyajimaguchi <strong>from 6:25am to 22:42<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Ferries return from Miyajima <strong>from 5:45am to 22:14<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p>Boats are also available departing from the Hiroshima Peace Park. These boat rides are not covered by the Japan Rail Pass and take approximately 45 minutes, with 17 round trips per day.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_956\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-956\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/miyajima-ferry-jr-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Miyajima JR ferry\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/miyajima-ferry-jr-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/miyajima-ferry-jr-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/miyajima-ferry-jr-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/miyajima-ferry-jr-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Access to the Miyajima ferry is included in the Japan Rail Pass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_get_to_Miyajima_from_other_major_cities\">How to get to Miyajima from other major cities<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To reach Miyajima from Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Fukuoka, you first have to <strong>make your way to Hiroshima<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/nozomi-shinkansen\">Nozomi<\/a>, Hikari, or Kodama trains down the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokaido-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Tokaido Shinkansen line<\/a> from <strong>Tokyo and Kyoto to Shin-Osaka station<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>From Osaka<\/strong>, you can ride the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sanyo-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Sanyo Shinkansen<\/a> all the way to Hiroshima Station.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re traveling from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/fukuoka-travel-guide\">Fukuoka<\/a>, catch the <strong>Sanyo Shinkansen eastbound<\/strong> directly to Hiroshima.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Things_to_do_in_Miyajima\"><strong>Things to do in Miyajima<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of Miyajima\u2019s attractions are concentrated in the small town around Itsukushima Shrine, extending to Mount Misen. Those who enjoy traveling on foot will find this close proximity ideal.<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Visit_Itsukushima_Shrine\">Visit Itsukushima Shrine<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This <strong>ancient Shinto shrine<\/strong>, constructed around 1168 C.E., is the center of activity on the island of Miyajima. This shrine is unique in that it is <strong>built over water<\/strong>. Each of the buildings \u2014 the main hall, the prayer hall, and the Noh theater \u2014 are supported by stilts and connected by boardwalks over the water.<\/p>\n<p>The shrine is a mere <strong>10 minute walk from the ferry terminal<\/strong>. Paths also lead from the shrine all around the inlet, and you can enjoy the sea views from these paths.<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_953\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-953\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-953 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/itsukushima-shrine-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"Itsukushima shrine during the low tide\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Itsukushima shrine during the low tide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Enjoy_the_Floating_Red_Torii_Gate_at_sunset\">Enjoy the Floating Red Torii Gate at sunset<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The word <em>torii<\/em> means \u201cbird abode.\u201d These gates are built at the entrance to a Shinto shrine to demarcate the transition from the ordinary to the sacred. The floating <em>torii<\/em> gate was built as the <strong>entrance to Itsukushima Shrine<\/strong>, the family shrine of Taira no Kiyomori.<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>At high tide, both the gate and the shrine <strong>appear to float on the water<\/strong>. This is the time that affords the best views and photo opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>When the tides recede, <strong>visitors can walk to the gate<\/strong> on the exposed sea bed to view it up close.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-79\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/miyajima-great-torii-e1469187639379.jpg\" alt=\"The great red floating torii in Miyajima\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/miyajima-great-torii-e1469187639379.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/miyajima-great-torii-e1469187639379-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/miyajima-great-torii-e1469187639379-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The gate, as well as the shrine, is illuminated for a few hours after sunset each day. Boat cruises are available for nighttime viewing. At high tide, some cruises even take visitors <em>through<\/em> the torii gate.<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Spin_the_Sutra_Wheels_at_Daisho-in_Temple\">Spin the Sutra Wheels at Daisho-in Temple<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This <strong>historic site<\/strong> is one of the most sacred to Shingon Buddhism. The grounds house many buildings and halls, sacred statues, a tearoom, a cave of religious icons, and a sand mandala <strong>constructed by visiting Tibetan monks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Daisho-in Temple is about a 15- minute walk up-hill from the ferry pier.<\/p>\n<p>Many visitors to the temple take part in a <strong>Buddhist ritual<\/strong>. The temple\u2019s steps are lined with a row of metal wheels inscribed with <em>sutra, <\/em>or Buddhist scripture. Each wheel spins on a metal axis, and spinning the wheels is thought to bring the visitor the same blessings as reading the verses.<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_239\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-239\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/daisho-in-miyajima.jpg\" alt=\"Daisho-in in Miyajima\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/daisho-in-miyajima.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/daisho-in-miyajima-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-239\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Buddha statues at Daisho-in by @lemerou (Flickr)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Hike_up_Mount_Misen\">Hike up Mount Misen<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This mountain is accessible only <strong>on foot or by cable car<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>3 hiking trails are accessible from the town and converge at the mountain\u2019s summit at <strong>500 meters above sea level<\/strong>. These are known as the Momijidani Course, the Omoto Course, and\u00a0 the Daisho-in Course.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Momijidani Course<\/strong> departs from Momijidani Park. This trail is both the shortest and steepest.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Daisho-in Course<\/strong> is known for having the best <strong>scenic views<\/strong>, and it is less steep than the other trails. Each of the trails takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, one-way.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_951\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-951\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-951 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mount-misen-observatory.jpg\" alt=\"Shishiiwa observatory in Mount Misen\" width=\"660\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mount-misen-observatory.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mount-misen-observatory-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shishiiwa observatory in Mount Misen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For those desiring a ride up the mountain, the <a href=\"http:\/\/miyajima-ropeway.info\/en\/miraculous-scenery\/index.html\">Miyajima Ropeway<\/a> provides cable car access to and from three stations \u2013 Momijidani Station, Kayadani Station, and Shishi-iwa Station.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>cable car ride takes around 20 minutes<\/strong> and ends at the Shishi-iwa Observatory.<\/p>\n<p>The mountain\u2019s highest point is about a 1 kilometer from the observatory \u2014 just a 30-minute walk. This offers the best view of the <strong>surrounding inland sea and islands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Cable car tickets cost between <strong>\u00a51100 one-way<\/strong> and <strong>\u00a52000 return<\/strong> for adults.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Surroundings\">Surroundings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Monkeys and deer live on the mountain<\/strong> and have little fear of man, and a quiet walker can observe these animals at close proximity.<\/p>\n<p>Mount Misen is especially popular during the <strong>fall (autumn) season<\/strong>, when its forest of maple trees is set ablaze by the vivid reds and golden hues of changing leaves.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_952\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-952\" style=\"width: 629px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-952 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/miyajima-ropeway.jpg\" alt=\"Miyajima ropeway\" width=\"629\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/miyajima-ropeway.jpg 629w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/miyajima-ropeway-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-952\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The miyajima ropeway is the easiest way to get to the top of Mount Misen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are several historic <strong>Buddhist temple structures<\/strong> located near the mountain\u2019s summit, including the Misen Hondo and the Reikado, or Hall of the Spiritual Flame.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The flame<\/strong> housed there is said to have been lit by Kobo Daishi, founder of Shingon Buddhism, who lived from 774 to 835 C.E., and has been burning ever since. This flame was used to light the Hiroshima Peace Park\u2019s Flame of Peace.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Momijidani_Park\">Momijidani Park<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Visitors can also enjoy <strong>Momijidani Park<\/strong>, a green area at the foot of Mount Misen, near the valley. This park was designed during the Edo period, in which maple saplings trees were planted. These trees show their blossoms in spring, fresh air and green leaves in the summer, and beautiful autumnal colors in the fall.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Staying_overnight_on_Miyajima\">Staying overnight on Miyajima<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hostels and guest houses are available in the town for <strong>overnight visitors<\/strong>. An extended stay will allow you to enjoy not only the attractions, but relaxing in the natural hot springs, called <em>onsen<\/em>, as well.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning a trip to Japan, be sure to check out our other travel guides and itineraries. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/destinations\">destinations<\/a>\u00a0category our article archives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Miyajima means \u201cshrine island.\u201d This small island has been a sacred place of worship since ancient times, where the gods were thought to live in harmony with mortal man. 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