Itsukushima Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Itsukushima
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Daisho-in
Wander around the enchanting gardens of this temple and check out traditional Buddhist structures on Mount Misen, the holy mountain of Miyajima.
Mount Misen
Forested footpaths and a scenic ropeway lead up to Miyajima’s tallest peak, where you can spot wildlife and examine intriguing rock formations and Buddhist relics.
Omotesando Shopping Arcade
During your visit to Hatsukaichi, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Omotesando Shopping Arcade. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki Dinner & Hiroshima Kagura Performance
Our pick of the best Itsukushima Hotel Deals
Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto
Great location, very comfortable Japanese style room. Kind and helpful staff, punctual shuttle service to/from the ferry terminal.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Miyajima Kinsuikan
Beautiful hotel and location - and fab breakfast and dinner too!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Miyajima Hotel Makoto
It was a wide traditional tadami room. The wash stand is too short for us (I am 174 cm tall and my wife is 166 cm tall). Except that, traditional Japanese gaisheki dinner and breakfast were excellent. Especially, the miso soup with clam at breakfast was great, the best taste that we experienced during ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
LiVEMAX RESORT AKIMIYAJIMA
Loved the private in room onsen!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hotel Miyajima Villa
Really comfortable and clean room, great breakfast and dinner, and perfect location. I'd stay again.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Iwaso
Other neighbourhoods around Itsukushima
Nishi Ward
While you're in Nishi Ward, take in top sights like Mitaki-dera or Marina Hop, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Fukushima-cho Station or Nishi-kan-on-machi Station.
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 Prefectural Library and Hiroshima Central Shopping District.
Saeki Ward
While visiting Saeki Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Setonaikai National Park and Hiroshima Shokubutsu Park.
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.
Fukuromachi
While visiting Fukuromachi, you might make a stop by sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Fukuromachi Park.
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.
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- Visit Minami Ward
- Visit Kure
- Visit Hatsukaichi
- Visit Naka Ward
- Miyajima Ferry Terminal
- Children's Peace Monument
- Momijidani Park
- Hiroshima Green Arena
- Museum of History and Folklore
- Hiroshima Prefecture Holidays
- Atomic Bomb Dome
- Central Park
- Itsukushima Shrine
- Reikado
- Mount Misen
- Hiroshima Victims Memorial Cenotaph
- Hiroshima Holidays
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall
- Senjokaku
- International Conference Center Hiroshima
- Hiroshima Children's Museum and Library
- Hatsukaichi Holidays
