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Hiroshima-city Tourist Attractions
- Hiroshima Castle
- Atomic Bomb Dome
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Okonomi-mura (Okonomiyaki Village)
Miyajima Island (Itsukushima) in the Seto Inland Sea is one of Japan's most scenic sights and attracts many visitors throughout the year. To give birth, to die, or to be buried were forbidden on the island, so there are still no hospitals or cemeteries on the island.
Access:
It takes about 25 minutes from JR Hiroshima Station to Miyajima-guchi by local train. It takes 10 minutes by ferry from the Miyajima-guchi Piar to the Miyajima Pier.
Miyajima Tourist Spots:
- Itsukushima Shrine (1-1 Miyajima-cho Hatsukaichi-city, Hiroshima)
This shrine is inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List. A large red torii gate which guards the shrine stands in the sea. The diameter of a pole is about 13 feet and the height of the torii is about 52 feet. The shrine was founded in the 6th century, and one of Japan's most powerful men, Taira no Kiyomori, rebuilt the shrine in 12th century. The shrine appears to be floating at high tide. Walking on the walkways between the buildings is an interesting experience. There is the Japan's oldest Noh theater in the shrine. Also, bugaku (ancient music and dance), which was introduced to Miyajima by Kiyomori, is staged. - Mt. Misen (1,739 ft.)
Ropeways are operated in the mountain. The view of the Seto Inland Sea from the peak is spectacular. - Momiji-dani Koen (Japanese Maple Valley Park)
There are about 200 Japanese maple trees in the park. It's a great place to view Japanese maple leaves in autumn.
