Hiroshima In A Day: Miyajima | Japan Travel Guide

Japan travel guide to what to do and eat in Miyajima, Hiroshima in a day!
Hiroshima is near the bottom of the main island Honshu and a must visit when coming to Hiroshima is the island Itsukushima, more popularly known as Miyajima. It’s one of Japan’s top 3 scenic sights, most famous for its giant torii gate, which at high tide seems to float on the water.
Miyajima island is also a great place for a day trip from the Kansai region like Kyoto and Osaka but I would recommend staying in Hiroshima for a few days to explore Hiroshima city and another day for Miyajima island.
I started my trip off at Hiroshima station and took a 25 minute train ride to JR Miyajima-guchi station.
From there it’s less than a 5 minute walk to the ferry terminal where you will take a 10 minute ferry ride to go to Miyajima island.
Places visited:
Itsukushima Shrine and the “floating tori gate”
Omotesando Shopping Street
Momiji Bridge
Daisho-in Temple
Senjokaku and the 5 story Pagoda
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The background music!

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Hi Faith :) Thank you for the early and very sweet comment. As a content creator, nothing makes me happier than to hear that some one enjoys my videos! Will continue to make content and improve as I go. Appreciate the support and hope you can visit Japan some time soon

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THE MUSIC ... how dare you hit me in the feels like this !!

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The Spirited Away background music gave me too many feels!! LOVE ME SOME GHIBLI

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Just got back from Japan and visited tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. I have to return to see more and also visit Hiroshima 💙😍🇯🇵🇦🇺

[@marypoofy1]

This video inspired me to visit Hiroshima someday! I never knew such beautiful place existed... thank you ❤❤❤ hope u upload more videos like these!!!!!😭😭😭

[@beetlejuiceflorida]

I visited at this time, last year. (in 2019). I stayed at the Hotel Park Side Hiroshima (www.park-side.co.jp/english/), very affordable and only a short walk to Peace Park. Allow yourself plenty of time to visit, because even the bus ride from the airport to the bus/Shinkasen station is a 45 minute ride. And yes, the little time I spent on the island was wonderful. Take the young lady seriously when she talks about low tide. I arranged my visit to the Grand Torii/Floating Torii at what I thought was low tide, but it wasn't low enough. I was not able to walk out to the torii. After taking pictures, I walked around the town while I waited for my next ferry (which docks very close to the Atomic Dome). If you go, please enjoy your stay.

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Yasss Angela!!! Your videos keeps getting better and better! The history, sights and beauty of this place is amazing!

[@brielle8383]

Absolutely amazing video. Miyajima is one of the places I most want to visit. It looks so magical and beautiful, just wonderfully enchanting. The deer are also adorable. Thank you for making such wonderful videos, they are truly inspiring.

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The music made it so nostalgic and beautiful for me xD ♡♡♡♡

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[@ductritran8637]

I visit this island twice and still want to comeback , love the slow walk every mornings and enjoy the early morning look to sunrise and sunset in the evening . You need 2 or 3 days here relaxing and explore this island . My first visit in 2017 then 5 years later I comeback 2022. ❤

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I’ve never visited Hiroshima but I have been wanting to!

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I got a bit distracted by the Music. Love Ghibli!

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Me too! I was so absorbed by the music!

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Eniale94 me too! Can you tell me what song it is? I can't remember!

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It's from Spirited Away :)

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I have the dvd next to me xD

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I'm so hooked on your videos right now. I love that you show these non touristy places. I'm the kind of person who appreciates the subtleties of things and so I feel like you're showing the subtleties of Japan. But that's not to say that your videos aren't also fun and beautiful, which they are. Keep it up.

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Thank you!! I love the lesser known areas so I'm glad you like them too!

[@endofyraaaaryfodne3389]

I love your videography. I love your choice of music (Ghibli for life!). When I visited Japan all those years ago, Hiroshima was so unforgettable. It was a magical place. The Peace Park made me cry but also gave me hope whilst Miyajima mesmerised me. This is so nostalgic.

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oh my goddd that ending where you talking to a deer is PRICELESS!!! you are so kind and cheerful, thank you for bringing us high quality videos everytime!! :D i'm going to japan next week i hope we can meet!!!

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I really like the music in the background

[@maeva2186]

This video is truly awesome, I love the way you recorded it! and the theme song brought me tears cause so beautiful with the landscape

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Thank you very much for this and all of your videos. I am planning a trip to Japan for next October and your videos are proving very helpful to help me decide how to plan my itineraries. Keep up the good work!

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You're so adorable. I lived in Fukuoka Japan for a couple of years. Your videos are great because you show real Japan not just anime and goofy things. Thanks for sharing the real thing. Hope to run into you sometime if I go back to Japan. :)

[@coffemaker200]

Wow I was there just yesterday! Something to note is that you can use the JR pass to get to Miyajimaguchi and also on the JR ferry. But if you don't have the JR pass the line for the other ferry seemed a lot shorter and maybe less crowded. I didn't get to see as much as you did. I only saw Itsukushima shrine and Omotesando, so I am very thankful for this video. God, those oysters were so good, I am ruined for oysters forever now. I don't think any others will even stand close to them. Cheers

[@internationallyME]

Wow talk about timing! Was it crowded when you went on a weekday? Nice tips about the JR pass :)

[@coffemaker200]

I would say there were probably half as many people by the looks of it. And I was there at probably one of the busier times 3-6pm.

[@ehcro]

Btw, there are lockers at the train station.

[@taimao2]

I love this. Brings back memories of my trip to Miyajima

[@yassfergo]

I love Hiroshima. The first I came here and then I fell in love with this city.

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Hiroshima😍😍😍 Hiroshima has a lot of delicious food Okonomiyaki, oyster and momizi manju …etc Come japan！Come hiroshima!

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I used to live in Hiroshima, and after moving, we would go back there every year to spend New Year's Eve at my grandparents'. So many memories. By the way, where did you get the Spirited Away music, Angela?

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Ohhh really?! I didn't know you use to live there ;O Soundcloud. Check the title in my description!

[@TheSgtBilko]

I visited Hiroshima including a one day trip to Miyajima/Itsukushima last spring and can only agree. I'd also recommend taking the rope ways and then walk to the summit for the amazing view of Hiroshima and the Japanese Inland Sea.

[@constancew]

Loved Miyajima and this video brought back so many good memories. Always well done. Amazing work!

[@AnnaBluelueluep]

spirited away

[@KeithAndersch]

I guess this means a return trip to Hiroshima.

[@mooncake5016]

Thanks so much for showing this beautiful place. I particularly noticed at 6:16 there is unique icon hardly found these days anywhere. Yes, the traditional red post box on the street. I also enjoyed how locals tell stories and their traditions. Just momiji manju has such wonderful story behind. Travelling is really about getting to know the locals, specialty, and traditional culture.

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great video, carefully depicting all the beautiful scenes in Hiroshima. I loved it!!

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Hiroshima, such a historical place with atomic bomb tragedy.I'm just hoping that you can share video on Nagasaki soon and share us about the atomic tragedy base on people around there.

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I loved that you used the music from Spirited Away in your video. While in Hiroshima, did you visit the peace memorial park? I would love to see your video of that.

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this background makes me sad.... i'll will forever miss ghibli studios ;-;

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Two new movies this year!

[@internationallyME]

Happy Wednesday everyone! Hope you're having a good week! Chill video for this beautiful island :) Let me know what other places you want to see too! ↓

[@whatswiththenoise]

Fantastic video. Always look forward to your video's.

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Thx for the video! :)

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Is there a special reason for the Spirited Away music reference?

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cat island and bunny island🙋🙋🙋

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wow hiroshima! my fave place :) last time i wrote down a comment in one of your vid.. "Itsukushima Shrine".. i forgot what video of yours :)

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Lalalove your videos! Used them as a guide when we were in Tokyo this month! Please continue doing a fantastic job!

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This is where exactly i got my idea of going to Miyajima on the summer of last year. I had sooo much fun. 😊

[@adjusted-bunny]

Hi Angela, if you are in Europe one day just let me know. I can show you around.

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what type of camera do you use?

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Panasonic Lumix GH4 or GH5, I'm guessing

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[@brettgibson8558]

Miyajima is my little island paradise and I have so many good memories of it, I long to visit again.

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Best video you've made so far. You're doing awesome Angela!

[@jg2923]

Thanks for showing how to get there and the fun things to see and eat.

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Japan is just so beautiful! Awesome video Angela! You never disappoint. I really want to visit Hiroshima and roam around from morning till evening and just get lost in my thoughts. Looking forward to more incredible content that I know you'll deliver. :)

[@croissantwizard]

THE SNAZZY SPIRITED AWAY MUSIC IN THE BACKGROUND I LOVE IT

[@coldundertow]

Loving these 1-day series :)

[@johnlondon7904]

Thank you for posting this. We are travelling to Miyajima in April. Looking forward to it.

[@SubjectDelta9]

ありがとうございました。* For this FANTASTIC video. With so much Gratitude for the experience to be so close to the Otorii Gate in low tide. One of many JEWELS of this blessed country.

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going here this coming friday!!❤️❤️❤️

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Wow The Spirated Away music really got me

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thank you for sharing the information of this sightseeing spot

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omg im so glad you posted this vid, i plan on going here next month 😍😍😍😍

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I can't believe I just found this channel it's so fantastic - I wish I had found it before my trip to Japan!

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Thanks for all the information. Really enjoyed your video.

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your videos are so fun and intersting! looking forward to more one day trip videos !

[@legendarymudkip2096]

such a beautiful place

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Definitely a highlight of my trip to Japan. Would love to go back & spend a couple of nights in one of the island's ryokans & take more time to explore the whole beautiful island.

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OMG, I like your videos very much. Keep going and show us more fun places

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Awesome video! Those deer are adorable. I feel like the style of your videos have so much sincerity and originality, keep up the amazing work :)

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Angela,thanks for another great video!

[@duckie4811]

That Ghibli piano music made this entire video 100 times more enjoyable. Thanks for such a good choice!

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Thank you so much for sharing! Love checking out your channel and gives us so many ideas for our next holiday in Japan! We love going to Japan for our holiday :)

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Such an amazing video! Well done! I was a here a few years back and after watching it I felt like I went there again! Thank you! Aloha!

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Thanks for the videos, we are going to Japan for the first time in 6 weeks, and your videos have been very helpful.

[@unicornhime]

Excellent timing, I'm going tomorrow!

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Love that "Spirited Away" music. Great videos, keep up the great work girl...

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Thank you for sharing this and other video's !!!!

[@funkyzzz1]

Nice video. I liked the way you asked the deer to say bye...... so cute.

[@raffydoo]

Great video Angela! Music was nostalgic. Looking forward to your next videos. 🇦🇺🇯🇵

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Thnx for the awesome video. I’ll definitely stay a night at the island when I visit ☺️

[@Rifkhanlog]

Awesome video, I enjoyed this video and it’s valuable

[@daboss.]

Really nice soundtrack. Great choice and great video!

[@co0kii]

This video completely convinced me to add Miyajima to my itinerary and stay overnight too, can't wait :)

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I love your videos. They are so informative & have a fun vibe. Thank you for sharing them with us. ♡

[@internationallyME]

Glad you like them :D

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again, thanks for your videos! you're already building up my list of things to do for my next visit to Japan!

[@anni584]

Thank you very much I will visit the island in July , so that is so helpfulk

[@aryo2535]

excellent video as always .cute outro and so relaxing with the beautiful music

[@alexf4894]

Unmistakingly Japan. Very neat place

[@toybox241]

こうやって日本を紹介してくれて、それに海外の人がいろいろ反応してるのを見るのはワクワクするし嬉しいよね これからも頑張って下さい〜

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ご視聴ありがとうございます＾＾そう言って頂いて嬉しいです！これからも頑張ります！

[@christineyacat3408]

when i come back to Japan, Hiroshima will be on my top list😃

[@jamesc3953]

Love the spirited away sound track in the background

[@lonerleo7027]

How the country and the people could be so beautiful in japan I actually love Japan.

[@dhupgalaxy1232]

Lovely place 😍

[@taliah8059]

This bring back memories of when I went to Miyajima, ahh~ I also love the Spirited Away remix in the background!

[@aycatekin94]

I am moving to Shimonoseki this Sunday! I will definitely visit Miyajima since it is very close. Thank you for the great tips👍🏻

[@YuiTan]

I LOVE THE MUSIC! (Spirited Away)

[@808hilotravels]

I was in Hiroshima/Miyajima almost exactly one year ago today - thank you for sharing this :-)

[@mohitbhosale300]

Good video I liked it the most waiting for the next video

[@aimeelee8282]

so nice, thank you

[@juandenz2008]

Thanks for your hard work filming your videos. The atmosphere of the island was quite relaxing, so I feel like a nap now ! ha ha

[@marjorie3585]

This was a great video! Thank you for your awesome content :)

[@MartinShushu]

great video and after watching this I might plan to go there next year :) Keep those great videos coming!

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I love watching these videos. I am heading to Tokyo for 4 days tomorrow and these are definitely helpful since I have no idea what I am doing haha! Thank you!