Day One Japan

Hiroshima (広島県)

Time the ferry for the tide you want to see, then walk from Miyajima’s waterfront shrine into the hills behind it.

Open the full walk in Google Maps
Itsukushima Shrine’s red torii gate in the water off Miyajima
Itsukushima Shrine · Ian G Shingler · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and framed for this page

Getting to Itsukushima Shrine

From Hiroshima Station (広島駅)

Take the JR Sanyo Main Line (山陽本線) to Miyajimaguchi (宮島口駅), then walk to the ferry terminal. Take the ferry to Miyajima (宮島) and follow the waterfront from the island pier.

JR Miyajimaguchi Station (JR 宮島口駅)

The JR Miyajimaguchi Station building on the mainland
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Public transport in Google Maps JR Miyajima Ferry information

Three stops in order

  1. 1. Itsukushima Shrine (嚴島神社)

    Start at the waterfront shrine and its offshore torii. High tide gives the floating effect; at low tide the shoreline opens up. Follow the posted access signs.

    Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop Itsukushima Shrine official access

  2. 2. Daishoin Temple (大聖院)

    Continue inland and uphill to this temple at the foot of Mount Misen. Expect steps on the way up.

    Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop Miyajima Tourism’s Daishoin guide

  3. 3. Momijidani Park (紅葉谷公園)

    Walk back toward the village and turn into the streamside maple valley. Leave time to return to the pier.

    Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop Miyajima Tourism’s park guide

Check the island’s tide table and return ferry for your date.

Miyajima Tourist Association tide table

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