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Miyajima宮島
Sleep one night on the island if you can: day-trippers leave by 17:00 and the shrine, deer and stone lanterns are yours. Otherwise day-trip from Hiroshima.Sleep one night on the island if you can: day-trippers leave by 5:00 PM and the shrine, deer and stone lanterns are yours. Otherwise day-trip from Hiroshima.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Golden Week, Obon (mid-Aug), typhoon season Sep
- Airports
- HIJ · KIX
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Miyajima is a small island in the Seto Inland Sea, 10 minutes by ferry from Miyajimaguchi and about 45 minutes from Hiroshima. Its Itsukushima Shrine and the torii standing in the bay are a UNESCO site. The island is walkable in a day, but the mood changes after the last ferry of the tour groups.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Miyajima, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHIJ Hiroshima Airport (Bus to Hiroshima station, then JR to Miyajimaguchi; about 1 h 30 min total).
- Getting aroundWalk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideHiroshima tram #2 to Miyajimaguchi¥270 (≈ US$2)
- Museum or sight ticketItsukushima Shrine entry¥300 (≈ US$3); ¥500 (≈ US$4) with the Treasure Hall
- Budget bedGuesthouse bed or campsite, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (2 people), a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedHotel room (2 people), a night, per room¥45,000 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥12,000 (≈ US$85) · High ¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HIJ Hiroshima Airport (Bus to Hiroshima station, then JR to Miyajimaguchi; about 1 h 30 min total) · KIX Kansai International (Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka to Hiroshima, about 1 h 30 min, then local train)
Weather and climate
Miyajima: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C50°F
2°C36°F
6 rd
Feb
11°C52°F
2°C36°F
7 rd
Mar
14°C57°F
5°C41°F
10 rd
Apr
19°C66°F
10°C50°F
9 rd
May
24°C75°F
15°C59°F
9 rd
Jun
27°C81°F
19°C66°F
11 rd
Jul
31°C88°F
24°C75°F
10 rd
Aug
33°C91°F
25°C77°F
8 rd
Sep
29°C84°F
21°C70°F
9 rd
Oct
23°C73°F
15°C59°F
7 rd
Nov
18°C64°F
9°C48°F
6 rd
Dec
13°C55°F
4°C39°F
6 rd
High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk. The island is small and signed in English; the shrine, Omotesando and the pier are within 10 minutes of each other. A ropeway runs from Momijidani Park toward Mt. Misen, and a bus runs to Tsutsumigaura. Taxis serve hotels and homes, not the sights.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Ferry to Miyajimaguchi, then JR Sanyo line or tram #2
Peace Memorial Park and museum; the tram passes the park.
Onomichi
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
JR from Miyajimaguchi to Hiroshima, then Sanyo line
Temple walk and the start of the Shimanami Kaido.
Kure
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
JR Kure line from Hiroshima
Yamato Museum; a long half-day from the island.
Fukuyama
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Shinkansen from Hiroshima, then local lines
Castle and Tomonoura; better as an overnight from Hiroshima.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Omotesando and the pier area
Shops, ryokan and the shrine within a 5–10 min walk; noisier in the day, quiet after 17:00.Shops, ryokan and the shrine within a 5–10 min walk; noisier in the day, quiet after 5:00 PM.
Momijidani Park
Hotels and ryokan in the valley, 15–20 min uphill from the pier; ropeway station at the top of the park.
Tsutsumigaura
Campground and cabins 4 km from the harbour; bus from the pier, ¥300, roughly 10 min.Campground and cabins 2.5 mi from the harbour; bus from the pier, ¥300, roughly 10 min.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥6,000–10,000 (≈ US$45–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥10,000–18,000 (≈ US$70–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥18,000 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (2 people)1 × 1 night × ¥20,000 | ¥20,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥12,000 | ¥24,000 |
| Ferry, both ways2 × ¥400 | ¥800 |
| Visitor tax on arrival2 × ¥100 | ¥200 |
| Mt. Misen ropeway, round trip2 × ¥2,000 | ¥4,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ¥2,500 | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥5,400 |
| Trip total≈ ¥29,700 per person per day, bed included | ¥59,400≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in yen; ferry and ropeway included as extras. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Itsukushima Shrine entry | ¥300 (≈ US$3); ¥500 (≈ US$4) with the Treasure Hall |
| Senjokaku entry | ¥100 (≈ under US$1) |
| Miyajima Public Aquarium entry | ¥1,420 (≈ US$10) |
| Ferry Miyajimaguchi → Miyajima | ¥200 (≈ US$2) each way |
| Hiroshima tram #2 to Miyajimaguchi | ¥270 (≈ US$2) |
| JR Hiroshima → Miyajimaguchi | ¥420 (≈ US$3) |
| Momiji manjū (maple-leaf cake) | ¥100–200 (≈ US$1–2) each |
| Grilled oysters, 2–3 | ¥400–800 (≈ US$3–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Deer will root in open bags and backpacks for food; a feeding ban is in place, so do not feed them.
- Monkeys live on Mt. Misen; keep food packed away and do not leave bags unattended.
- Ferries wind down after 19:00; the last runs are between 22:00 and 23:00, so check the timetable before a late dinner.Ferries wind down after 7:00 PM; the last runs are between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM, so check the timetable before a late dinner.
- The five-story pagoda next to Senjokaku was under scaffolding for restoration as of May 2025: check before you plan around it.
- Accommodation on the island is expensive and books out in autumn and cherry-blossom season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Miyajima宮島
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My bed tonight
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
No embassies on the island; consulates-general and embassies are in Hiroshima, Osaka or Tokyo. Check your country's list before you travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Miyajimaguchi → Miyajima: ¥200 (≈ US$2), about 10 min
- JR Hiroshima → Miyajimaguchi: ¥420 (≈ US$3), about 30 min
- Tram #2 Hiroshima → Miyajimaguchi: ¥270 (≈ US$2), about 70 min
- Aqua Net ferry from Peace Park: ¥2,200 (≈ US$15) one way, about 45 min
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- これをください — This one, please (kore o kudasai)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- フェリー乗り場はどこですか？ — Where is the ferry pier? (ferī noriba wa doko desu ka)
- 最終のフェリーは何時ですか？ — What time is the last ferry? (saishū no ferī wa nanji desu ka)
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Miyajima. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Golden Week, Obon (mid-Aug), typhoon season Sep · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry-to-bed contract for Miyajimaguchi: last JR and Matsudai departures field-checked, taxi fallback from Hiroshima.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: pier and Omotesando, shrine and Senjokaku, Daisho-in, Momijidani and the ropeway.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Itsukushima Shrine, Senjokaku, Daisho-in, aquarium, ropeway) and eat pages with last orders.
- Tide and crowd fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialMiyajima Tourist Association
- officialItsukushima Shrine
- officialJR West Miyajima Ferry
- officialMiyajima ropeway
- officialHiroshima Electric Railway passes
- secondaryWikivoyage: Miyajima, revision 5315970 (CC BY-SA 4.0)