Itsukushima Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional Japanese torii gate, a wooden walkway, and a mountainous backdrop.
A traditional torii gate at a coastal location with mountains in the background.
A rocky landscape with large boulders and a clear view of the sea and distant mountains.
A traditional Japanese pagoda surrounded by cherry blossoms.
A traditional Japanese torii gate on stilts in a calm body of water, surrounded by mountains and a clear sky.

Stay near popular Itsukushima attractions

A group of jellyfish in clear blue water.

Miyajima Aquarium

8.6/10 (95 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pas

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

AU$9
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima and Miyajima by Train: A Journey of Peace and Scenic Beauty

Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry

AU$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

AU$173
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch

Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch

AU$160
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Orizuru Tower Admission ticket | Hiroshima

Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)

AU$40
per adult
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Hiroshima Peace Park & A-Bomb Dome Sunset Night Group Tour

Hiroshima Peace Park & A-Bomb Dome Sunset Night Group Tour

AU$29
per adult
Hiroshima Peace Park & A-Bomb Dome Sunset Night Group Tour
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Our pick of the best Itsukushima Hotel Deals

Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto

Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto

4 out of 5
364 Minamimachi Hatsukaichi Hiroshima-ken
The price is AU$566 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$566
28 July - 29 July
Stay at this hotel in Hatsukaichi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Itsukushima Shrine and Miyajima Ferry Terminal are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (355 reviews)
"Top location for shopping and sightseeing , friendly and professional staffs, clean room … I was so happy to boom this hotel!!"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto
Miyajima Kinsuikan

Miyajima Kinsuikan

4.5 out of 5
1133 Miyajima-cho Hatsukaichi Hiroshima-ken
The price is AU$622 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$622
21 July - 22 July
Stay at this luxury ryokan in Hatsukaichi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Itsukushima Shrine and Miyajima Ferry ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
"Hot springs baths"

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Miyajima Kinsuikan
Hotel Miyajima Villa

Hotel Miyajima Villa

3.5 out of 5
1165 Miyajima-cho Hatsukaichi Hiroshima
The price is AU$373 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$373
22 July - 23 July
Stay at this hotel in Hatsukaichi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (355 reviews)
"Amazing welcome area, relaxing onsen, good food and drinks at the bar, and a nice massage chair in the room"

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Hotel Miyajima Villa
LiVEMAX RESORT AKIMIYAJIMA

LiVEMAX RESORT AKIMIYAJIMA

3.5 out of 5
634 Miyajima-cho Hatsukaichi Hiroshima-ken
The price is AU$233 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$233
22 July - 23 July
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Hatsukaichi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Itsukushima Shrine and Machiya ...
7.6/10 Good! (370 reviews)
"Close to ferry terminal, Otarii Gate and Ropeway. Family style dinner was great because all Island Restaurants close early. In room hot spring with views!"

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

LiVEMAX RESORT AKIMIYAJIMA
Miyajima Hotel Makoto

Miyajima Hotel Makoto

3.5 out of 5
755 Miyajimacho Hatsukaichi Hiroshima-ken
The price is AU$305 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$305
21 July - 22 July
Stay at this ryokan in Hatsukaichi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free ferry terminal shuttle and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (296 reviews)
"Great location and they gave us a lift to the train station. Of you tell them before they can pick up too."

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Miyajima Hotel Makoto
Iwaso

Iwaso

3.5 out of 5
Momijidani Miyajima Hatsukaichi Hiroshima-ken
The price is AU$772 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$772
21 July - 22 July
Stay at this ryokan in Hatsukaichi. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on-site and a free local area shuttle. Popular attractions Itsukushima Shrine and Miyajima ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (265 reviews)
"Nice staff , good food , just what we wanted to experience."

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

Iwaso
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Our guide on where to stay in Itsukushima

Find the best Itsukushima areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bridge over a calm river at dusk with city buildings and trees in the background.

Hiroshima City Centre

Known for its fascinating museums and prominent monuments, there's plenty to explore in Hiroshima City Centre. You can visit top attractions like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho, and jump on the metro at Kamiya-cho-higashi Station or Tate-machi Station to see more of the city.

A serene park with a pond, a thatched-roof pavilion, a stone bridge, and lush greenery.
Photo by Yoshio Kohara
Open Photo by Yoshio Kohara

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.

A traditional Japanese torii gate with a mountainous backdrop.

Minami Ward

If you're spending time in Minami Ward, check out sights like Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art or Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.

A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers, surrounded by trees and reflecting in a calm body of water.
Photo by Arry Kitting
Open Photo by Arry Kitting

Motomachi

If you're spending time in Motomachi, check out sights like Hiroshima Green Arena or Hiroshima Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kencho-mae Station or Kamiya-cho-higashi Station.

Nagarekawacho

While Nagarekawacho isn't home to many top sights, Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho are some notable places to visit nearby.

Itsukushima Travel Guide

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