In guidebooks and tourist brochures, this haven of natural beauty is labeled Miyajima. On maps, it’s more commonly named Itsukushima which means “island dedicated to the gods”. Whichever name you settle on, this island was considered a god and 800 years ago, the large Itsukushima shrine was erected on wooden poles over the water. It…
Day: April 15, 2025
Oyster specialty on Miyajima
We took a ferry from Hiroshima to the island of Miyajima (also called Itsukushima) known for its temples and shrines and a large torii gate that appears to float just off shore. The island is also known for its oysters.
Dangling ascent on the Ropeway
This morning we took 45-minute boat ride from Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park to Miyajima Island. Known for its sacred mountain, the island has a large vermilion shrine built on the water with a “floating gate”. (I’ll leave it to Ella to describe how the O-torii Gate floats and sinks with the tides.) Miyajima is also known for…
Don’t mess with the deer
On the island of Miyajima, the deer are part of the crowd.