Skip to content
Japan Activity logo
Japan Activity
← All guides

Itsukushima Shrine Travel Guides

9 articles

14 Best Things to Do in Miyajima (2026)

Miyajima's floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine is only the start — wild deer on Omotesando, a cable car up Mt Misen, oysters straight off the grill, and a night illumination that empties out once the day-trippers leave. Here is the full 2026 guide.

7/2/2026

Kenji Tanaka

Daisho-in Temple Miyajima: Complete Visitor Guide & Travel Tips

Explore Daisho-in Temple on Miyajima Island with our complete visitor guide. Discover its history, unique features, practical tips for access, and what to expect for a memorable visit.

7/2/2026

Kenji Tanaka

Great Torii Gate (o-torii) Visitor Guide to Miyajima

Plan your great torii gate (o-torii) visitor guide with top picks, timing tips, and practical booking advice for a smoother trip to Miyajima. Get ready to explore!

7/2/2026

Kenji Tanaka

Itsukushima Shrine Visitor Guide: Essential Tips & Itineraries

Plan your visit to Itsukushima Shrine with our comprehensive guide. Discover essential tips, transportation, must-see features, and sample itineraries for a memorable trip.

7/2/2026

Kenji Tanaka

Miyajima Aquarium Visitor Guide Travel Guide

Plan your miyajima aquarium visitor guide with top picks, neighborhood context, timing tips, and practical booking advice for a smoother trip.

5/28/2026

Editor

Miyajima Momiji Manju Maple Leaf Cake Guide Travel Guide

Plan miyajima momiji manju maple leaf cake guide with top picks, neighborhood context, timing tips, and practical booking advice for a smoother trip.

5/28/2026

Editor

Miyajima Night Light Up And Illumination Guide Travel Guide

Plan miyajima night light up and illumination guide with top picks, neighborhood context, timing tips, and practical booking advice for a smoother trip.

5/28/2026

Editor

Itsukushima Shrine: Floating Torii Gate & Tide Times 2026

Plan your 2026 visit to Itsukushima Shrine with up-to-date tide tables, ferry schedules, ¥300 entry fees, and the best photo spots for the floating torii gate on Miyajima.

3/18/2026

Kai Nakamura

Kayak to Miyajima: 9 Tips on Tides and Routes

Master the tides and find the best routes to kayak to Miyajima Island. Learn when the Torii gate floats and how to stay safe in Hiroshima Bay.

3/17/2026

Kai Nakamura