Hiroshima Days - Be a local

Traveling to Miyajima, the sacred island registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list, is not something you can do many times in your life. When you have a chance to visit the island, why not make it more special one at an affordable price? This program offers the set of “cruise and photo shooting” around Miyajima Island! The feature of this activity is that this cruise is private and chartered only for your group, and the photo shooting is from the sky, using a drone -a compact flying robot-, so you can take memorable pictures containing you, the ocean, and the island at a time. You can receive the data via Email so it does not bother your baggage. What is more, you can customize your own plan. First, the duration of the cruise is up to you. The simplest course takes about 2 hours, but if you think of spending some time looking around Miyajima Island, choose a 3 or 6-hour course. (The price is subject to change depending on the total length.) Second, the departing point is NOT one fix...

For 120 years, Kinsuikan has been a part of the history of Miyajima, as it continuously considers how a ryokan should be to meet changing times. The Kinsuikan is a ryokan that helps you make memories of your trip in Miyajima. It stands facing the sea, right in the middle between getting off the pier and on the way of visiting Itsukushima Shrine. Looking out over the sea, you can see the Otorii gate of Itsukushima Shrine to the west, and this makes you truly realize that you are in Miyajima, while relieving the fatigue of your trip. It is also a good idea to purify yourself in one of the few Onsen on the island before visiting Itsukushima Shrine. -  History -  Onsen (hot springs) -  Guest Rooms -  Cuisine -  Tips for a relaxing stay -  Extra information -  Access -Reservations History Kinsuikan was built in 1902 as a ryokan (Japanese inn) along the seafront with a view of the Otorii gate of Itsukushima ...

This is one of the few Western-style hotels in Miyajima Island with Japanese touches. While the rooms have the classic bed style, you can take off your shoes in the style of a Japanese house and relax on the wooden floor. When you arrive at Miyajima and walk out of the ferry terminal, the brown building you see on your left is the Miyajima Villa. It welcomes guests at the entrance to Miyajima. Leave your heavy luggage behind at the hotel as soon as you arrive at the island, and head out for sightseeing lightly. Needless to say, Miyajima is a tourist destination registered as a World Heritage Site, and there is not enough time to enjoy all of the historical buildings, nature, shopping, and gourmet food, but there is also plenty of hospitality for guests to have a special time at this Miyajima villa. Feature 1: Bath with tatami mats Feature 2: Restaurants with locally produced and consumed food Feature 3: A special venue for guests Feature 4: Stay i...

O-torii (Grand Torii Gate) of Itsukushima shrine is a Japanese icon known by everybody, isn’t it? Courtesy of Hiroshima Prefecture The Itsukushima shrine stands on Miyajima island where the island itself is worshipped as a sacred god. Why was the shrine built in such a way as if it were floating on the sea? Why is the O-torii (Grand Torii Gate) standing in the water? What is the correct manner to visit the shrine? Through her 20 years of guiding experience, she has learned in what point the guests get curiosity. And now, she is ready to answer various kinds of questions you may wonder! For those who had to give up traveling abroad, or for those who are planning to travel to Japan, here’s the virtual tour for you!  And the humorous veteran tour guide will deal with your requests flexibly! For booking https://helloaini.com/travels/32989 (You can sign up for TABICA with your Facebook ID. If you are new to TABICA, sign up here at  https://helloaini.com/users/74061?prcd=XxwB  ...

When it comes to cruise ships in Hiroshima, GALAXY is the one. Its Japanese name is Ginga. This ship can also be used for convention receptions and wedding parties. Be sure to make a reservation at least one day in advance, as the ship is used for group bookings on some days. The food ingredients for the menu are flexibly changed. If there are any foods that you don't eat, please inform them on your making reservation. Lunch Cruise Dinner Cruise Contact Hiroshima Port [Map] Lunch Cruise This is a cruise with lunch on board. Departing from Hiroshima Port, it cruises nearby Miyajima island returns to Hiroshima Port. You will have an elegant lunch time on the calm sea, viewing the islands floating on the Seto Inland Sea. The cruise ship will anchor for a short time off the coast of Itsukushima Shrine, so you can visit the shrine from the sea. If the weather a...

Speaking of Miyajima, most of you would imagine O-torii gate in Itsukushima shrine. It is about only 1 km from Miyajima Port, the entrance of the island, to Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, but the island’s outer circumference is about 30 km. It may be bigger than you can imagine. The town area in Miyajima you see may be full of people. Then, what's in the rest of the area in the island where many tourists don't go? Itsukushima Shrine is a place where God is enshrined. It is said that the god enshrined now searched around the island to find a good place to build a shrine before deciding the location of the current Itsukushima shrine. People gradually started to go around the island and visit the shrines in the seven ura (coves), just as following the action this god took. This is the origin of " Nana-ura Meguri " meaning visiting seven coves. By the way, if you try to complete " Nana-ura Meguri " - visiting all seven shrines-, you have to approach fro...

Just one day is too short time to spend if you are visiting both two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Itsukushima Shrine. So, we would definitely recommend you to stay in Hiroshima for at least  two days ! Day1 : Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and its surroundings Day2 : Itsukushima Shrine and beautiful nature in Miyajima Island Day 1 Many people start walking around from the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, but we think that it would be easier for you to understand the history of the Atomic Bomb Dome and places you are standing at if you go around in the order listed below. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is located in the Peace Memorial Park. If you come to Hiroshima to learn about its history, we highly recommend you to visit here. ...