🏯 [Hiroshima / Miyajima] Recommended Spots!　Enjoy Japan’s History, Nature, and Gourmet Food

BJLC School
Jun 17, 2025
3 min read

Hello! If you love traveling in Japan, today we have a special destination to introduce—Miyajima in Hiroshima!

🌊 Where is Miyajima? Miyajima is a small island located in Hiroshima Prefecture. It's surrounded by beautiful seas and mountains and is home to a World Heritage shrine. It’s a popular spot visited by many international tourists.

⛩️ 1. Famous Spot: Itsukushima Shrine Itsukushima Shrine is a shrine built over the sea, famous for its large red torii gate. When the tide is high, the gate looks like it’s floating on the water. It’s truly breathtaking!

The shrine was originally built over 1,400 years ago.
The current structure was designed by Taira no Kiyomori, a warlord from the Heian period.
The shrine is beautifully lit up at night—very romantic!

🌟Highlight: Itsukushima Shrine is the only “floating” shrine in Japan!

🦌 2. The Deer of Miyajima Miyajima is home to many deer. In the past, they were considered messengers of the gods. Today, they roam wild, but they are friendly and can often be seen up close.

❗Important: Please do not feed the deer. Be sure to follow the rules.

🏞️ 3. Enjoy the View from Mt. Misen

Mt. Misen rises behind the shrine. You can take a ropeway or hike to enjoy panoramic views from the top.

Ropeway: Takes about 15 minutes to reach the mid-mountain station.
Hiking: Takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the summit.
From the top, you can see amazing views of the Seto Inland Sea!

🦪 4. Delicious Oyster Dishes Miyajima is famous for oysters, thanks to its clean and ideal ocean waters.

Ways to enjoy them:

Grilled oysters
Fried oysters (kaki fry)
Oyster rice (kaki-meshi)

Flavor? → Juicy and rich!

🍁 5. Try Making Momiji Manju!

Momiji Manju is a popular souvenir from Miyajima—a maple leaf-shaped sweet filled with red bean paste.

Believe it or not, you can make your own on the island!

🎌 Momiji Manju Making Experience: https://miyajimazaiku.com/mtcc/

Time: 30–45 minutes
Price: 880 yen (includes 4 manju and a souvenir)
How it works: Pour in the batter, add the bean paste, flip and bake—done!Freshly baked ones are the best!

🐟 6. Fun for Kids! Miyajima Public Aquarium https://miyajima-aqua.jp/english/ Perfect for families, the Miyajima Public Aquarium (Miyaji-Marine) offers:

Penguins, seals, and otters
Fish from the Seto Inland Sea
Exhibits about oyster farming

🐟 Hands-on experiences are available! Touch sea stars and sea cucumbers (event availability varies by day).

🏠 7. Discover Traditional Japanese Culture: Miyajima History and Folklore Museum http://members.fch.ne.jp/miyajima-rekimin/ For those wanting a quieter, cultural experience, visit the Miyajima History and Folklore Museum.

Traditional Japanese houses from the Edo Period
Exhibits of old tools and daily life
English-subtitled videos available!

It’s a calm, uncrowded place for peaceful sightseeing.

🛌 Stay Overnight and Enjoy More! Miyajima has both ryokan (traditional inns) and hotels. A day trip is nice, but if you stay overnight, you can enjoy the shrine lit up at night and peaceful morning views.

✅ Summary

Miyajima’s Charm	What to Enjoy
History	Itsukushima Shrine, Folklore Museum
Nature	Mt. Misen, sea, deer, seasonal views
Food	Oysters, Momiji Manju, Anago-meshi (conger eel rice)
Activities	Manju making, hiking, aquarium

✈️ Now, Let’s Go to Miyajima!

A place where you can experience scenery like an anime, delicious local food, and warm Japanese culture—that’s Hiroshima’s Miyajima!

📷 Bring your camera and create unforgettable memories on your journey! Do you want to study Japanese before your trip to enjoy the time in Japan even more? Come and practice conversation in Japanese with us! Face to face and online classes are available at various time. New class is starting soon! https://www.brisbanejapaneseschool.com/enrolment