Itsukushima Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Five-Story Pagoda showing heritage elements
Miyajima Aquarium showing marine life and zoo animals
Momijidani Park
Daisho-in
Daisho-in

Popular places to visit

Miyajima Ferry Terminal

Miyajima Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(62 reviews)

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 Ferry Terminal
Miyajima Aquarium showing marine life and zoo animals

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.

Miyajima Aquarium
Momijidani Park showing a bridge and a park

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.

Momijidani Park
Five-Story Pagoda featuring heritage elements

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.

Five-Story Pagoda
Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall

Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall in Hatsukaichi. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this walkable area.

Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall
Daisho-in featuring a temple or place of worship and a park

Daisho-in

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Wander around the enchanting gardens of this temple and check out traditional Buddhist structures on Mount Misen, the holy mountain of Miyajima.

Daisho-in

Activities

Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pas

Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)

AU$10
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket

Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket

AU$18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket
Orizuru Tower Admission ticket | Hiroshima

Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)

AU$42
per adult
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Biking by the iconic Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park.

Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bike and Boat

AU$220
per adult
Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bike and Boat
2023/9/14掲載

1 Day Hiroshima and Miyajima Bus Tour from Hiroshima

AU$243
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
1 Day Hiroshima and Miyajima Bus Tour from Hiroshima
Hiroshima: Peace Walking Tour of World Heritage Sites

Hiroshima: Peace Walking Tour of World Heritage Sites

AU$146
per adult
Hiroshima: Peace Walking Tour of World Heritage Sites
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Our pick of the best Itsukushima Hotel Deals

LiVEMAX RESORT AKIMIYAJIMA

LiVEMAX RESORT AKIMIYAJIMA

3.5 out of 5
634 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima-ken
Fully refundable
The price is AU$382 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$382
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Hatsukaichi. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Itsukushima Shrine ...
7.4/10 Good! (259 reviews)
"Great property. 6th floor with ocean view and private hot bath is perfect."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

LiVEMAX RESORT AKIMIYAJIMA
Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto

Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto

4 out of 5
364 Minamimachi, Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima-ken
The price is AU$775 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$775
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hatsukaichi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Itsukushima Shrine and Miyajima Ferry Terminal ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (308 reviews)
"Hotel is great and the public baths. Staff is excellent and very helpful. My only complaint is the wifi that it keeps dropping and takes a while to reconnect.wifi in room is bad but at lobby the signal is strong but also drops a lot and needs reconnecting.Enjoyed my stay and great hotel and ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto
Hotel Miyajima Villa

Hotel Miyajima Villa

3.5 out of 5
1165 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hatsukaichi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (279 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, centrally located, with very good spa. It's a good choice if you're visiting the island."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

4 out of 5
1-5 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$193 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$193
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,301 reviews)
"Wonderful people at hotel, super convenient 10 min walk to JR lines and Shinkansen . Concierge can arrange excursions in and around Hiroshima. 5-Star across all dimensions."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE

HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE

4 out of 5
2-37 Matsubaracho, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$199 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$199
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and Hiroshima ...
9/10 Wonderful! (163 reviews)
"Two-day stay in Hiroshima. The hotel is in the Hiroshima train station, so very convenient to catch the loop bus to the Peace Museum, as well as the train to catch the ferry to Miyajima island."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
THE KNOT Hiroshima

THE KNOT Hiroshima

3.5 out of 5
3-1-1 Otemachi, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$147 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$147
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,744 reviews)
"Super bien situé pour tout"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

THE KNOT Hiroshima
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Other neighbourhoods around Itsukushima

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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.

Nishi Ward
Hiroshima Castle showing a castle

Naka Ward

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

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.

Naka Ward
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Saeki Ward

While visiting Saeki Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Setonaikai National Park and Hiroshima Shokubutsu Park.

Saeki Ward
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Fukuromachi

While visiting Fukuromachi, you might make a stop by sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Fukuromachi Park.

Fukuromachi
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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.

Hondori
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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.

Kamiyacho

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