Miyajima Oyster Festival

Breathtaking place with a serene and spiritual atmosphere. The iconic floating torii gate is stunning, especially during high tide when it appears to hover above the water. Walking around the island is a peaceful experience, with beautiful shrines, friendly deer, and scenic trails.

Nice island for either daily tours or two days there. There's a nice central shopping street full of restaurants but especially shops. The visit to the shrine and the temple is recommended.

I have nothing but excellent things to say about this island. After living in Japan for 6 years, this place was absolutely a highlight. Despite it being a tourist hotspot, it didn't feel particularly overcrowded on a Thursday afternoon. Very easily accessible by ferry, only a 10-minute ride and we used our Suica card for boarding, 300 yen one way. I was shocked to see how massive this place really was. There are a couple hiking trails that take 4 to 5 hours to complete, which we will come back to and didn't have the opportunity to do this time. Plenty of shopping streets for souvenirs, plenty of food vendors, and tons of deer also! We easily spent 3 to 4 hours here. I would recommend springtime for a visit where it's not too hot yet. We went on a day where it was about 16 Celsius with the sun out, and it was just perfect. Not too windy out either. Tons of foreign visitors here, me being one of them, so just take your time while transiting the streets because it's really easy to bump into people. Otherwise, what an amazing place to visit in a staple to our visit to Hiroshima!

This place was gorgeous! We went in mid-December. The floating Tori gate is a must see! The deer are pretty chill..sometimes they bite your clothes though. Feeding these deer is prohibited not like in Nara. There are tons of shops and food places here. But we got stunning views when we rode the miyajima ropeway. This was definitely a highlight! I wish we allotted for more time here. It can definitely be a whole day trip. Also, if you're looking for convenience and staying near hiroshima peace park, there is a boat that leaves from the canal near the peace park. It's pricier then taking the train and ferry out to the island but it is another option for those who dont mind paying the higher price. Don't forget to get the famous momiji manju! There are also all kinds of flavor fillings to choose from for those who are not fans of azuki beans. I liked the lemon and chocolate.

I can’t even pick one specific place to recommend — the whole island of Miyajima is just stunning. The beach, the temple, and the deer walking around all make it feel truly special. A small tip: take the local train from Hiroshima to Hiroden-Miyajimaguchi Station and then the ferry across. And once you’re there, definitely try the fried momiji manju — they’re amazing!