What this area is like
Itsukushima Shrine and its great torii appear to float at high tide; at low tide you can walk to the gate. Take the ropeway up Mount Misen for views over the Inland Sea. Deer wander freely.
Check the tide table. A visitor tax of ¥100 is charged per person on entry to Miyajima.
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Places to see in this area
Itsukushima Shrine
A World Heritage shrine built over the sea, with its vermilion Great Torii standing in the bay.
- Access
- Ferry from Miyajimaguchi (near JR Miyajimaguchi Station) to Miyajima, about 10 minutes, then about 15 minutes on foot.
- Hours
- From 6:30. Closes 18:00 from March to mid-October, 17:30 mid-October–November and January–February, 17:00 in December.
- Fee
- Adults ¥300; high school ¥200; elementary and junior high ¥100.
- Address
- 1-1 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima
The torii seems to float at high tide; at low tide you can walk out to it. Check the tide table before you go. Visitors pay a ¥100 Miyajima visitor tax with the ferry fare.
Miyajima Ropeway & Mount Misen
A ropeway climbs toward Mount Misen (535 m), the island’s sacred peak, with views over the islands of the Seto Inland Sea.
- Access
- About 20 minutes on foot from the pier to Momijidani Park, then a free shuttle bus (about 3 minutes) to Momijidani Station.
- Hours
- Up 9:00–16:00, down 9:20–16:30. Stops in bad weather and for maintenance.
- Fee
- Adults ¥1,100 one way, ¥2,000 return; elementary ¥550 / ¥1,000.
- Address
- Momijidani Park, Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima
From Shishiiwa Station it is still about an hour’s walk to the summit and back on mountain paths; wear proper shoes and note the last ropeway down.
How to plan your time here
- Visit the shrine early, before day-trippers arrive, then ride the ropeway mid-morning.
- Staying one night on the island lets you see the shrine lit up at night and the quiet streets in the morning.
Information checked 26 October 2026. Plans are JapaLens editorial suggestions, not on-site reviews. Hours and fees can change; check the official page before you go.