Explore Miyajima Island in Japan: Where to go, what to eat, where to stay beautiful?

Miyajima is a small island located less than an hour's drive from Hiroshima city. Although officially named Itsukushima, this island is commonly referred to as Miyajima, which in Japanese means "shrine island."

Travelers can fly to the beautiful country of Japan. With ticket prices starting from 390,000 VND (excluding taxes and fees), you can choose to fly directly from Vietnam to Hiroshima for convenient and quick access to the island. Be sure to book 1-2 months in advance to get the best ticket prices and have control over your travel schedule!

After landing at Hiroshima airport, Vietjet suggests two ways to get to Miyajima Island as follows:

• If you choose to go by train and ferry, travelers take the JR Sanyo train from Hiroshima station to Miyajimaguchi station (about 30 minutes); then walk to the JR ferry terminal to board the ferry to Miyajima Island (about 5 minutes). The travel time from the ferry to the island is about 10 minutes. This method will help you save costs and balance your budget for the trip since the ferry ticket is not expensive.
• You can take the Aquanet Hiroshima high-speed ferry to go directly to Miyajima Island. This ferry departs from the Motoyasu ferry terminal, located near the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. However, the ticket for the high-speed ferry is relatively not low, or the ferry may not depart when the tide is low. Therefore, tourists should check the tide schedule, ticket prices, and departure times in advance to ensure a complete trip.

If you haven't found a place to stay when traveling to Miyajima Island, Vietjet would like to suggest a few locations for your reference.

Address: 1-9-8 Miyajimaguchi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan.

This hotel is 70m from the JR Nishinihon Miyajima ferry terminal, 230m from Miyajimaguchi station, making it very suitable for travelers to rest after just arriving on the island. The hotel also has a sea and mountain view, creating a peaceful and comfortable resting space for guests.

Address: 580 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Miyajima, Hiroshima, Japan.

If you want to experience a bedroom with a strong Japanese style, this is an ideal choice. It is a 5-minute walk from the Five-Story Pagoda, 10 minutes from the Itsukushima Shrine, and 14 minutes on foot from Daisho-in Temple.

Address: 1-1-17 Miyajimaguchi-Nishi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan.

Aki Grand Hotel & Spa is a 3.5-star hotel near Miyajima Island. It offers various types of rooms suitable for different needs of travelers such as: sea view rooms, mountain view rooms, Japanese-style rooms,... Aki Grand Hotel will be a suitable choice if visitors wish to explore many locations around the ferry terminal and train station.

Address: 364 Minamimachi, Miyajimamachi, Hatsukaichi-shi, Miyajima, Hiroshima, Japan.

This is an excellent choice if travelers are looking for a hotel on Miyajima Island. As a 4-star hotel, it offers guests a satisfying and memorable experience by combining traditional Japanese architecture with modern amenities. Additionally, the hotel is very close to attractions if you want to explore Miyajima Island.

Having had the chance to experience the "jewel" of Hiroshima Prefecture, you cannot miss the 6 famous locations below.

This is the most famous place you cannot miss when traveling to Miyajima Island. The shrine is considered a symbol of the island as Itsukushima Shrine represents a meaningful combination of unique architectural features and sacred spiritual values. In addition, the shrine and the Torii gate are adorned with a bright red coat that emerges between the clear blue sea, making you unable to stop marveling at the beauty of the magnificent nature and the construction talent of humans.

The scenery of Itsukushima Shrine brings a sense of tranquility and peace to visiting tourists.

Mount Misen has strange rock formations such as giant stone arches, sliding stones, and Iwakura stones, which are believed to be the dwelling place of the gods according to local beliefs. The mountain is about 535m high, so from here, visitors can enjoy the entire view of the Seto Inland Sea or even further to the city of Hiroshima. Additionally, you can also experience the Miyajima cable car to reach the summit of Mount Misen, enjoying the wonderful natural scenery in sight.

This is one of the most important temples of the Shingon Buddhism. The temple complex features many unique architectural works, statues, and other religious artifacts for visitors to admire when visiting here.

While wandering around Daisho-in Temple, visitors will also see many unique statues in various shapes and sizes.

Miyaji Marine Miyajima is one of the largest aquariums in Western Japan. Here, tourists can explore 10 exhibits showcasing the mysterious marine life of the Seto Sea. In addition, visitors can also experience activities such as interacting with penguins and watching staff feed sea lions. Please note the schedule as the aquarium's operating hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (no additional visitors are accepted after 4:00 PM).

Senjokaku literally means "the house of 1000 tatami mats" and is the common name for Hokoku Temple. The reason this temple has this name is to signify the spaciousness of the building, as Senjokaku is approximately the size of a thousand tatami mats when laid out. Inside the hall, there is a small shrine, and the ceiling is decorated with a painting that reflects the affections of people in ancient times.

The 5-story pagoda standing right in front of Senjokaku was built in the 15th century and is a unique structure combining Japanese and Tang (Chinese) styles.

Senjokaku was built by the King for the purpose of chanting Buddhist scriptures for the soldiers who fell in war.

If you are looking to change the pace after visiting natural landscapes or have visited temples, Vietjet suggests you go shopping in two neighborhoods:

• Omotesando Street: This is the main street of Miyajima, just about a 5-minute walk from the ferry terminal. On both sides of the street are souvenir shops and eateries selling local specialties of the island. This area showcases the modern beauty of Japan.
• Machiya Street: In contrast to Omotesando, this street offers you the experience of the cultural beauty of a traditional neighborhood of the Land of the Rising Sun. If you have the chance, you should try strolling down the street at night. The cafes and galleries in classic style lining the street will light up paper lanterns, creating a very romantic and mystical atmosphere.

When it comes to dining on Miyajima Island, one cannot forget the famous dish and also the specialty of the island - oysters. This is a special highlight in the island's cuisine: with a history of oyster farming for over 300 years, and the Seto Sea also produces fresh, plump, and highly nutritious oysters.

You can find oysters sold everywhere on the island with various preparations. One of the most famous eateries is Okino Suisan or Yakigaki no Hayashi.

Another beloved local dish is: anago-meshi - a rather traditional dish made from eel. Grilled eel is drizzled with sweet and salty soy sauce, placed on a bed of hot rice. You will also find eel in sushi rolls and many other dishes around the town.

If you love oysters, Miyajima is truly a paradise for you.

These cute little cakes are made from flour, filled with various delicious fillings, and then baked in molds shaped like maple leaves. The filling is usually red bean paste, or other flavors like pumpkin, chestnut, cheese, chocolate, and egg cream.

Strolling the streets while enjoying sweet maple leaf cakes in hand is an unforgettable memory.

You can enjoy this dish at the famous Furaido shop. You will experience a flavor that is both strange and familiar: fragrant, chewy roasted sweet potatoes combined with refreshing ice cream will be a wonderful dessert after you have tasted the seafood dishes. You can choose from different types of sweet potatoes such as orange sweet potato, purple sweet potato, white sweet potato, and Anno honey sweet potato.

If you are a fan of this familiar dish, you must try the steamed buns from Miyajima! You will easily find this dish while strolling around the Omotesando shopping area. At Maru-kin Honpo, they sell two types of buns: beef and vegetable buns from Hiroshima and eel buns from Miyajima. What could be better than holding a hot steamed bun in your hand on a chilly day with the sea breeze blowing against you?

In addition, you can also find many street food and restaurants with a strong Japanese style on the island, suitable for various dining needs of visitors to Miyajima.

That was all the information about the travel itinerary to Miyajima Island. Vietjet hopes to help you have a meaningful and happy trip with your loved ones. If you are still hesitating, then this is the message for you to pack your backpack and head to this "paradise in reality" right away!

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