The 10 best shows in Hatsukaichi

Iconic shrine on the beach on Miyajima island. About 45 mins on the JR train from Hiroshima station. Can use your JR pass on the ferry to the island as well. There is 100 yen tax to pay prior to boarding the ferry. The red Tori gate appears to be floating in the water at high tide. There are free roaming deer in the vicinity. Beautiful scenery. Loads of restaurants, shops and cafes dotted around.

Very crowded, but great shrine obviously. There are two ways to get here, we took the 10 minute boat to get to the island, and took the 45 minute ride to the Peace memorial. Note that the boats to the peace memorial are all indoors.

Our first time seeing a floating temple like this one ! Spent almost the entire day in this area! Fantastic view and wait for the high tide! Even met a lady from Washington! The deers were so cute and they love people! I’m so glad we had visited a spot like this!

This has To be one of our highlights from our 3weeks in Japan. It rained most of the day - which added To the atmosphere!! But then the sun came out!! A great place to be.

Unbelievably beautiful place. Plan to spend the entire day here. Wonderful shops and a ton of different food. Skip Nara and come here! The deer are way more friendly and less aggressive.

u better come early, if you want to get to the gate closer, because after 9am sea ​​water will flood its iconic gate ☺️, also the ferry before 11am is cheaper than after 11am

Such an iconic site and focal point of Miyajima! It was certainly impressive in real life and the shrine itself was very unique in comparison to others we saw during our trip, given it's positioning on the water. We stayed at a Ryokan on the island and woke up at around 6:30-7am so that we could experience the shrine and Tori gate without masses of tourists, which was 100% worth it! We got some great photos and only saw about 5-10 other people there at that time in the morning ⛩️

I spent a better part of 2.5 hours here and took loads of pictures. I enjoyed every exhibit and moment that I was there. Definitely worth it and don’t forget to check out the live shows as well. Great for 1 person, small groups, families with kids doesn’t matter you’ll have a blast.

This aquarium was really nice. I found it a relaxing environment and everything was well maintained. It was very quiet with minimal crowds, which I really appreciated. I would highly recommend a visit to this aquarium (children and/or adults). We visited the aquarium after Itsukushima shrine and Miyajima Ropeway. It was a really nice indoor stop!

A delightful aquarium with many species of fish, crabs, rays, and some mammals! They have river otters, finless porpoises, and penguins. Lots of octopuses and jellyfish, too, that were quite active! Air conditioned, has toilets, has a cafe that we didn't use, and has a pretty decent gift shop! The feeding times for the different animals are announced in English and in Japanese numerous times before the feeding begins. Entry tickets are cash only!

If you have time, this is good for visit. However the aquarium doesn't big as others in Japan usually i took you only 30 mins to walk around all aquarium. But highlight on the several show every 30mins-1 hour. Like sea lion show, beluga or seal. The crew are nice good environments with AC in all the showing room.

A small to medium-sized aquarium, but with content that is richer than expected. The display areas are well-organized, and there is an ocean theater where visitors can interact with marine life. It's a great place for families to visit. The image is of a baby long-legged crab.

Learn about oyster farming and the diverse marine life of the Seto Inland Sea. We really enjoyed this aquarium and recommend it to anyone curious about the local aquatic fauna. It’s not very large, but it features opem enclores, interactive exhibits and outdoor areas. During our visit, there was also a temporary exhibition on land and water insects, also with open enclosure, very interesting!

Well worth the small admission fee for an out of the beaten path aquarium. Plenty of little shows and some interacti ve exhibits. Even has a small café and is comfortably climate controlled.

A really authentic and lively area (the shopping area). Yet, peace and quiet on the seawall next to the beach are only a short walk away. This is a really special island with just the right level of development - not too modern yet built up enough to feel special. A 100% must visit if visiting the area.

Fun place to shop around, lots of snacks and drinks options so please make sure to bring an empty stomach. There's tourist information center with super clean & modern toilets & big trash bins (which is a gem if you travel Japan haha). You should try oysters, a local signature food of the area.

If you are around Hiroshima, Miyajima is only an hour by train and ferry away. It shows you a genuine Japanese island lifestyle. It's offerings from eel rice set, craft beer, grilled oysters, sweets; etc. It never disappoints!

What a great place to visit for a day & night - last ferry goes around 11pm and the tourists mostly leave after sunset Lots of restaurants cafes and shops to explore - this island is so traditional and well worth a visit Watch out for the locals …wild deer that roam the streets ….they really do eat anything including people’s maps and paper bags Great adventure well worth the visit

While this street offered several shops with different sweets and other treats and looked beautiful overall, it was quite crowded. Also the food options seemed quite limited to local tourist options (such as oysters). We enjoyed the street parallel to it (machiya street) more. It offered unique shops and cafes, just not as many.

Wonderful place to take a stroll. The delicious local cuisine - the flavored beancakes, Octopus and shrimp rolls, butter grilled oysters - were incredible. The souvenirs were cheaper compared to Osaka and Kyoto. The handworked chopsticks make a lovely example.

Food haven and various souvenir store. Try out different oyster dishes, traditional japanese foods and the famous hiroshima lemon gin.

I honestly loved this place! The temples are absolutely stunning—peaceful, beautifully preserved, and full of history. There’s such a rich sense of culture everywhere you look, from the intricate statues to the sacred rituals happening quietly in the background. It’s a spiritual and serene experience that really stays with you. Definitely one of the most meaningful stops on my trip to Japan!

Beautiful Buddhist temple, 100% worth the stairs! It is built on the mountain where you can have a great view of the town and sea. It's so great to walk around the garden, next to a clear beautiful stream. The 500 rakans with red beanies are interesting to look at. There's a temple stamp that you can collect as well. You can spend 1 to 2 hours here.

This temple was really awesome. It has a little of everything and in a beautiful setting. There are a lot of stairs though so be prepared for that. One of the temples blows a bunch of mist out of the bottom that makes for a very cool picture. I wasn't expecting it so I didn't get a very good shot. There is also an underground path in one of the temples that is completely dark and you have to navigate with your hands on walls. I think it is supposed to represent rebirth or something.

Beautiful temple with many well kept statues. You should hit the bell (it’s a way to get rid of bad desires in Buddhism according to the guide who went with me) and also go through the dark tunnel (it’s ok, the floor is even, there’s no risk of tripping, and the corridor is rather short). There are some steps but totally doable.

An absolutely beautiful shrine on Miayajima / Itsukushima Island. Would recommend going early to avoid crowds that begin around 9 am. Be sure to wear socks as you need to remove your shoes to enter one of the buildings on site.

One of the best temples we visited yet! So unique due to its location up at the base of Mt. Misen. We loved all the red hat Rakan, the beautiful Henjokutsu Cave and how everything seemed to blend beautifully into nature.

This was my favorite temple during my trip. So many things to see inside, make sure you walk all the way up, take a look to the waterfall, walk all the mini temples, small buddhas with hats. This was the highlight of my visit to Mijayima

When we made our plans to the island we didn't know or plan to visit here but I am so glad we stumbled upon it. The shrine was beyond cool to me. It was open and you could walk freely around under the huge timbers of the roof and columns. Originally built in the 16th century it is a sight to see. And one of the best things, very few tourists.

Beautiful shrine with a big pagoda, overlooking the scenery from a small hill next to the main shrine and the big Tori. The wooden hall is stunning with enormous pillars. We were there on a very hot day and enjoyed a break sitting on the wooden deck with a nice sea breeze. I was surprised that it was nearly completely empty. Entry fee is 100 ¥. So absolutely worth it to relax there for a while.

Senjokaku Pavilion at Hokokujinja Shrine sits atop of a hill. The Hall of One Thousand Tatami Mats (there are actually 857 mats) is the largest wooden structure on Miyajima Island. There is a small entry fee to enter the large pavilion. Highlights include beautiful art hanging across beams and views of the bay and shrine below.

We only walked around the surrounding area, but it is well-preserved and has a beautiful pavilion. You can see a nice view of the Miyajimaguchi ferry station and surroundings from this point.

So incredibly peaceful. I easily could have spent all day here! It was only 100 yen to enter! There was also a spot where you could get your fortune!

Very beautiful shrine with a Buddhist pavilion next to it. The entry cost is cheap at ¥100, and it offers beautiful views of the mountains, town, and sea. It also contained a surprising amount of artwork in the ceilings.

The overlook up here is quite beautiful. The Pavilion has a 100 yen admission fee (adults) and no shoes allowed inside. The building is very clean and well maintained, within a quiet place on top of a hill. There are multiple ways to get up here but they are all via stairs. So I do not recommend it for handicapped or seniors with difficulty walking. But the overlook is worth the visit, as you can see the Tori gate, and the entire town from here!

Beautiful park with amazing views and landmarks. A must see during your Miyajima visit.

Beautiful park and well placed directional signs to get there. We were bummed to not see many fall colors, but the vermillion bridges were pretty.

Beautiful park. We walked through this park to get to the cable car. You can also relax here and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Beautiful experience seeing the deers and fish together and nice walk in nature;fresh air! At the end of the park,you have the free shuttle bus that you can take to go down if you want.

I also visited the stunning Momijidani Park, which is renowned for its beautiful natural scenery and the famous Momijidani Bridge. The park is a picturesque haven, especially in autumn when the maple trees turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow. The Momijidani Bridge is a highlight, gracefully arching over a serene stream and surrounded by lush foliage. Walking through the park, I was captivated by the tranquil ambiance and the exquisite blend of natural beauty and traditional Japanese landscaping. The peaceful pathways and the sound of flowing water made it a perfect spot for a leisurely stroll and reflection.

Beautiful maple leaf valley park is stunning at any time of year. Wander through the beautifully maintained paths under gorgeous trees beautiful at any time of year. Beautiful stream running through. A popular route up to Mt.Misen that takes anywhere from 1-2 hours of stair climbing. Wild deer are in the park. Interesting small shrines and tea shops offering light meals too. Picnic areas, public toilets here but no water fountains to refill water bottles needs to be reconsidered especially in hot months. A water bottle refill station at a few areas would help reduce waste and improve health as well as comfort of visitors and hikers.

Beautiful park with a river running through it, it was flowing quite well while we were here, its very beautiful. There are deer roaming around too, they are not scared of people and will walk right up to you! There are heaps of picnic tables as well. It's a nice walk through the park to the ropeway station.

Loved this place! The gardens were stunning and the local history was so interesting & well displayed. They advised it takes 30m to 1hr to see all of it, but we ended up spending 1hr 20, honestly could've gone longer but we got too hungry!

Very good history of the island. Beautiful garden. Opportunity to fold your own origami crane. I thoroughly enjoyed this museum.

A great place to learn about the Itsukushima shrine: it provides many more explanations than at the shrine itself. It has lots of interesting pieces to show, about the shrine, its history and the customs of the local people. It is located in a former merchant house with a very nice garden. It is cheap for all it offers and there was virtually nobody there whereas the shrine was very crowded.

So much fun information here, as well as a preserved house. Lots of the information was in English or there were English subtitles, so I could easily understand. Beautiful art as well! Very glad we visited.

It is worth to see inside. Photo were not allow for building A, B,C, and D. Some area, we must take off our shoes. We have to follow the direction arrow for viewing. We can see many old stuffs which were used in old time. The traditional house in Miyajima also display.

A museum full of information about the history of Miyajima and its denizens. The museum does not have the latest museology practices and exhibits but it is very informational. Be prepared to use translation apps if you're not a native speaker.

Much more to this museum than you might think from the street. Multiple buildings and exhibits, and a section with shoes not allowed near the end. Well worth the low price!

(Translated by Google) Aki Province General Guardian It seems to be a famous shrine for praying for traffic safety. I'm curious because the reviews are so bad The Shinto priests were certainly only men (at the time of worship) Shinto priesthood is not a service industry. The quality of amiability I guess it's better not to have expectations in the first place. As I slowly walk around the grounds, White carp in Kamiike pond Because you came closer to me When I took a photo, it glowed gold! ! (As expected of Kamiike✨) I wonder if there is a god of water here, such as the sacred forest? I don't know much about it There are also plenty of parking spaces available It's not paved after all Many people may be hesitant to have a new car exorcised. It gets pretty dirty after the rain (I wonder if they won't pave it for cars used for exorcism) I really like this shrine. We also recommend nearby water holes. (Original) 安芸国総鎮守 交通安全祈願などで有名な神社のようです。 口コミが酷いので逆に興味津々 神職の方々は確かに男性だけでした（参拝時） 神職はサービス業ではないので 愛想の良し悪しは そもそも期待しない方が良いかと ゆっくり境内を歩いて回ると 神池に白い鯉が 近付いてきてくれたので 写真を撮るとゴールドに発光してました！！ （さすが神池✨） 鎮守の森など　ここは水の神様もいるのかな あまり詳しくないので 駐車場もたくさん停めれますが なんせ舗装されてないので 新車のお祓いは躊躇われるかとも多いかと 雨の後はかなり汚れるかと （お祓いする車用に舗装しないのかなと） 私はとても好きな神社です。 併せて　近くの水場もオススメします。

(Translated by Google) This shrine is famous for traffic safety. I visited on the day for the Wind Chime Festival. If you write a prayer on a strip of paper in time for the festival, you can take home a wind chime made by a local glass artist. It was a refreshing way to cool down from the summer heat. (Original) 交通安全で有名な神社です。この日は風鈴まつりのため参拝。 風鈴祭りにあわせて、短冊祈願をすると、地元のガラス作家さんの風鈴を持ち帰れるとのこと。 夏の暑さから涼を感じることができました。

(Translated by Google) To have your car purified, go to Hayatani Shrine. You should definitely do this when you buy a car. The tamagushi fee is 5,000 yen. No reservation is required. The time depends on the number of people, but I don't think there's much of a wait. (Original) 車のお祓いは速谷神社。 購入時は絶対。 玉串料は5000円。 予約なしで受けてくれます。 時間も人数次第ですが、待ち時間もそんなにはないかと。

(Translated by Google) I visited the shrine on September 28, 2025. It was unfortunate with a light rain, but the atmosphere was charming nonetheless. It is said to be a former national shrine and the main guardian deity of Aki Province. The approach begins with a large stone torii gate, and eventually passes through a very impressive tower gate. Entering the sacred fence through the upper shrine gate, a large shrine building appears within the spacious grounds, each one impressively well-constructed. I muttered to myself, "It's a national shrine from before the war, isn't it?" The shrine's bookmark, given to me when I requested a goshuin, tells me that the mid-Heian period Engishiki Shinmeicho (the Engishiki Shinmeicho) lists it as a Kanpei Taisha (Great Shrine). No wonder it's so impressive! Incidentally, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura, my birthplace, is also a former national shrine. It was well worth the trip from the Shinkansen to the Sanyo Main Line. I was deeply grateful for the wonderful visit. (Original) 2025年9月28日に参拝。小雨の烟るあいにくの天気でしたが、それはそれで趣のある雰囲気でした。旧国幣中社とあり安芸国総鎮守でもあるそうです、大きな石鳥居から先の参道、やがてかなり立派な楼門をくぐり、上段の神門から瑞垣内に入ると広い境内に大きな社殿が現れて、一つ一つが立派な造りだなと感心させられました。戦前の国幣中社だもんなと一人ごちる。ご朱印をお願いした際にいただいた神社の栞を読むと平安中期の｢延喜式神明帳｣には官幣大社とあるとのこと。 いやいやどうりで立派なはずです。 ちなみに小生の出生地の鎌倉の鶴岡八幡宮も旧国幣中社です。 新幹線から山陽本線と乗り継いで来たかいがありました。ありがたい参拝をさせていただきました。

(Translated by Google) This is a power spot that fortune teller Getters recommended I visit! The waterfall is really nice. Lots of people came to splash around in the water. (Original) 占いのゲッターズさんが行った方がいいと言われたらしいパワースポット！ 滝がすごくいい感じです。沢山ね人が水遊びに来ていました。

(Translated by Google) October 19, 2015 My grandson's Shichigosan (Shichi-Go-San) ceremony went smoothly. It was a lucky day, so many people came to visit. It had been raining since morning, but by the time we arrived, the rain had stopped and I was grateful to be able to take photos. (Original) R7.10.19 孫の七五三参りが無事出来ました。 大安ということもあり多くの方がお参りされてました。 朝から雨でしたが、お参りの時は雨があがっていて写真も撮ることが出来て感謝です。

(Translated by Google) This shrine is famous for praying for traffic safety. The torii gate and the building are both very beautiful. You can also have your goshuin written directly. (Original) 交通安全祈願で有名な神社です。鳥居も建物も、とても綺麗です。 御朱印も直接書いて頂くことができます。

It could have been a great view to this museum from miyajima if it wasn’t for the tori gate.. but well I still give it 4*

At first I thought this hideous thing to be a mosque. Then I realized Japan would never let that happen, so I asked Google. It really does ruin an otherwise great view.

Built directly behind the Itsukushima torii gate, purposely ruining the view from Miyajima. It's also am insanely ugly building, shame on whoever designed it and approved the building plans.

It's a very nice museum. It is not too big and has small Exhibitions about Japanese culture and/or a specific world wide topic. It is on top of a small mountain, therefore, it is advised to ask the restaurant (which you should definitely visit) if they could give a ride up there. They are always happy to help out. Besides, in the museum is a balcony area where you can enjoy a cup of tea. I'm sure if there wouldn't be Corona, they would offer more.. But the view is breathtaking taking and I would have liked to stay all day long.

I came to Itsukushima Island, the sacred island of the gods, expecting spiritual enlightenment, ocean breeze, floating torii gates, and maybe a deer side-eyeing me for snacks. But instead, what did I find? A massive white space palace of an art museum that looks like it crash-landed here from Elon Musk’s garage.

A beautiful scenery: a shrine in the sea, a pagoda to the right, lots of nature, mountains.... But then you notice a strange white thing out of the corner of your eye. You look to the left, a humongous building that is really good at what it does, destroying the whole scenery. It looks like the incarnation of a villain in the form of a building, disrupting peaceful moments. It won't take you long to find it in the attachment.

The red tori gate Big white stain in the mountain A great view ruined

The Miyajima Ropeway is a must-do — the views are just breathtaking. We waited about an hour to board, but it was completely worth it once we were up in the air. The scenery is incredible, with sweeping views of the islands, the city, and even the oyster farms in the water below. We chose the return ticket, and I’m so glad we did. The ride back down was just as beautiful, and after a long day of walking, it was a relief not to tackle the hour-plus hike down. If you’ve got sore feet or just want to soak in the scenery again, I highly recommend getting the round-trip ticket. A truly memorable experience — peaceful, scenic, and unforgettable.

This is a beautiful hike to the to of the island with great panoramic views. Go as early as possible. We went on the first ferry and went straight to the ropeway and there was already a line. When we came back down the line was probably a 2 hour line. It's not the end of the world if you didn't make it but it is beautiful. I'd actually do the hike if the line was too long.

Nice views and well operated. Be sure to go earlier in the day. They won't tell you you're going up too late to enjoy the hikes and views for long before they shut it down at 4:30 pm.

If you are planning on taking the ropeway, I strongly recommend to do it early. The rope way opens at 9am, we arrived at 9:30 and there was no one. We got up in few minutes and could enjoy a great hike up to Mt. Misen summit. We got down at 11:30 and waited 5 minutes to get into the cable car due to the line. When we got back to the starting point the line to get in was extremely long with up to 1hr wait. For this reason I recommend going early if you want to skip the lines and crowds. I strongly recommend taking the ropeway for the amazing views you’ll get even without hiking the mountain.

Nice ride, probably the longest ropeway I've been on so far. The views on top are spectacular. The ride is done in two segments, first sitting in a small 6 person gondola, then another larger one where you stand. We went pretty late and the queue for the ride down right before closing was huge, so bear that in mind. You can walk down but I definitely recommend doing that while it's still daylight, and not waiting till they close the ropeway.

Great experience. Beautiful scenery. Well organized. I took the ropeway up and then hiked the rest of the way to the summit and then walked down the 2,000 steps. Highly recommended.

Awesome views on Mount Misen. I love hiking so loved going up the trail myself. However pick your time wisely lots of tourists and u dont wanna miss the last cable cart back (1630) then u need to hike down.