What to do with 1 Day in HIROSHIMA & MIYAJIMA Japan

7 places in this vlog

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1. 1:25

   Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

   🏛️ Museum · Naka-ku

   Allow about 90 minutes; even when crowded, the galleries stay almost silent.

2. 2:44

   Miyajima

   🚆 Day trip · Hatsukaichi

   Staying overnight in a ryokan means enjoying the island after most day visitors leave on the last ferry.

3. 4:23

   Itsukushima Shrine

   ⛩️ Temple · Miyajima

   Watching the gate at sunset as the tide comes in is a highlight.

4. 5:01

   Daisho-in Temple

   ⛩️ Temple · Miyajima

   Spinning the prayer wheels is said to grant their blessings even if you can't read the sutras.

5. 5:18

   Mount Misen

   🥾 Hike · Miyajima

6. 5:29

   Miyajima Ropeway

   🚡 Activity · Miyajima · brief mention

   A good option for anyone short on time or energy for the climb.

7. 8:03

   Hiroshima Castle

   🏛️ Historic site · Naka-ku

   Smaller than Osaka Castle, and its paid exhibits feel less thorough; the grounds and views are the draw.