What other travelers are saying about Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
Fun place to shop around, lots of snacks and drinks options so please make sure to bring an empty stomach. There's tourist information center with super clean & modern toilets & big trash bins (which is a gem if you travel Japan haha). You should try oysters, a local signature food of the area.
What a great place to visit for a day & night - last ferry goes around 11pm and the tourists mostly leave after sunset
Lots of restaurants cafes and shops to explore - this island is so traditional and well worth a visit
Watch out for the locals …wild deer that roam the streets ….they really do eat anything including people’s maps and paper bags
Great adventure well worth the visit
A must see on Miyajima island. Such a great street with lots of cute shops, restaurants, souvenir shops, snacks, etc.
Most shops only open around 11AM so check before you go. This is a good spot around lunch, do note it gets really really busy and crowded.
There were some deers walking around the streets which was funny. Do watch out for your food getting stolen by a deer they can get aggressive.
Allocate about an hour to walk this street area and stop at local shops. Most of this street is covered so a great spot to go in the case it rains!
No ticket purchase required.
A really authentic and lively area (the shopping area). Yet, peace and quiet on the seawall next to the beach are only a short walk away. This is a really special island with just the right level of development - not too modern yet built up enough to feel special. A 100% must visit if visiting the area.
If you are around Hiroshima, Miyajima is only an hour by train and ferry away. It shows you a genuine Japanese island lifestyle. It's offerings from eel rice set, craft beer, grilled oysters, sweets; etc. It never disappoints!
The street features a mix of traditional craft shops, souvenir stores, and food stalls, offering everything from local delicacies like momiji manju (maple leaf-shaped cakes) to handmade pottery and wooden carvings.
Visitors should not miss trying the freshly grilled oysters, anago (conger eel), and Momiji manju, all of which are local specialties of Miyajima.
Yes, the street is lined with traditional buildings that reflect the area's rich history, and it leads directly to the famous Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Bargaining is not typical in Japan, and prices are generally fixed. However, the shopkeepers are friendly, and some may offer discounts for bulk purchases.
After shopping, visitors can head to the nearby Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Public Aquarium, or take a hike up Mount Misen for panoramic views of the island and the Seto Inland Sea.
