Hiroshima Days - Be a local

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...

When we ask foreigners living in Hiroshima what is the best place to visit in Hiroshima, we often get the answer, "Mitaki-dera Temple. This place is truly a hidden gem. Even though it is located very close to the center of Hiroshima City, it is away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The temple facilities are scattered along the mountain, and people can stroll around and enjoy the changing seasons of the mountain. Summer Autumn What is your favorite part of the Japanese mountains? "The abundance of greenery", "the chirping of birds", "the sound of running water", "the cool breeze and mist". All of these are here. By the way, "Mitaki-dera Temple" is written in Chinese characters as a temple with three waterfalls. As you climb up from the entrance, you can see Koma-ga-Taki (Waterfall) Bon'on-no-Taki (Waterfall) Yumyo-no-Taki  (Waterfall) Enjoy strolling around while listening to the cool sound o...

Wouldn't you like to enjoy this kind of scenery on a nice day? At the top of Mt. Mitaki, you can enjoy the scenery of the city of Hiroshima spread out over the delta created by the rivers, with many islands floating in the sea. If you continue past the Yumyo-no-Taki waterfall at Mitaki-dera Temple , you will enter the course A for climbing Mt. Mitaki. It was a nature-rich walking course, and we saw snakes and frogs as soon as we started walking. Mt. Mitaki, 356 meters above sea level, is an easy mountain for beginners to try, as we had already climbed up the approach to Mitaki-dera Temple. Along the way, you can enjoy a variety of natural features such as bamboo groves and rocks. The top of the mountain has the most stunning view. The day we climbed was a beautiful day, so we could see the Shikoku region across the sea. At the top of the mountain, there is a pine tree with the name "Soko Matsu(pine tree)". Soko is the name of Ueda Shigeyasu, who was also a retainer of the...