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Things to do in Miyajima, Hiroshima
19 places in Miyajima from 13 Hiroshima travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.
19 places ยท most mentioned first
Itsukushima Shrine
Shrine on Miyajima famous for its giant 'floating' torii gate, best seen at high tide; at low tide visitors can walk out to the gate.
4:20ยท Chonnydayin 12 vlogsMiyajima Ropeway
Ropeway climbing Miyajima's mountain, with a big rock at the top that visitors can crawl through.
14:45ยท Lisa and Joshin 6 vlogsMount Misen
Miyajima's highest peak, roughly 500 m tall, with panoramic views over the Seto Inland Sea. The hike to the summit takes about 90 minutes.
16:11ยท Lisa and Joshin 5 vlogsDaisho-in Temple
Over 1,200-year-old Shingon temple tied to Kukai, filled with ornate halls, Buddhist art and 500 red-hatted Jizo statues on misty forested slopes.
32:45ยท PiQtour Japanin 5 vlogsGrand Torii of Itsukushima Shrine
Historic torii gate standing in the sea, dating back to 1168.
27:20ยท Jay and Karolinain 4 vlogsMiyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
Miyajima's main shopping and food street, lined with long-running souvenir shops and stalls selling okonomiyaki, fried oysters and other local snacks.
1:51ยท Japan by Foodin 3 vlogsGiant Rice Scoop (O-shakushi)
The world's largest wooden rice paddle, 7.7 m long and 2.5 tons, honouring Miyajima as the birthplace of the shakushi rice scoop.
16:45ยท Abroad in Japanin 2 vlogsHenjokutsu Cave
Cave within Daisho-in's grounds hung with thousands of lanterns and housing 88 Buddha statues representing the Shikoku pilgrimage temples.
35:19ยท PiQtour Japanin 2 vlogsYamadaya
Miyajima sweet shop making maple-leaf-shaped momiji manju in several flavors, cooked in leaf-shaped molds.
7:49ยท Japan by Foodin 2 vlogs
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10 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
Mametanuki
Miyajima restaurant specializing in anago (saltwater eel), the island's signature dish, plus local oysters.
22:00ยท PiQtour Japan1 vlogMiyajima Brewery
Craft brewery making local beers that incorporate regional flavors.
26:32ยท PiQtour Japan1 vlogReikado (Hall of the Eternal Flame)
A hall near the summit of Mount Misen with a kettle that has been boiling over a sacred fire for more than a thousand years.
19:04ยท Lisa and Josh1 vlogFive-Storied Pagoda (Gojunoto)
Miyajima's landmark five-storied pagoda, surrounded by cherry trees in spring and maples in autumn.
13:34ยท Japan by Food1 vlogRilakkuma Sabo
Rilakkuma specialty shop with exclusive merchandise, including Rilakkuma-designed momiji manju.
Itsuki Coffee
Miyajima cafe popular for its cafe latte and coffee, also serving drinks made with Hiroshima lemons.
Kakiya
Oyster specialty restaurant on Miyajima serving large, creamy grilled oysters without a fishy smell.
Momijido
Momiji manju specialty shop known for fried momiji manju, crispy outside and moist inside.
Shishiiwa Observatory
Observation point at the upper ropeway station on Mount Misen, with panoramic views.
4:39ยท World Wild Hearts1 vlogHakataya
Popular momiji manju shop where visitors can watch the production line make the maple-leaf-shaped cakes, sold in many flavors.
35:36ยท Jay and Karolina1 vlog