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About 3 minutes walk to the World Heritage Site

Miyajima in Aki region of Miyajima in Aki region is one of Japan's three scenic spots with Matsushima and Amanohashidate.
Above all, Itsukushima Shrine, which is a World Cultural Heritage Site, and a large Otorii standing on the sea, have a mysterious atmosphere.
Hotel Miyarikyu is an inn facing the Itsukushima Shrine approach.

From the ancient times, people felt the reiki in the landscape of Miyajima, the mountains etc. were enshrined as gods, and they were subject to faith.
It is said that the shrine was founded in the first Suiko Tenno's first year of the Suiko Tenno's first year (593).
Itsukushima Shrine is the basic of the magnificent shrine group seen current has been formed by a power who is of Kiyomori Taira erecting of time the time of Jinan time period 3 years (1168 years).
The composition of this shrine group is an excellent architectural landscape incorporating the culture of the Heian time period period.
Located on the sea, the scenery that is united with the background of the mountain is unparalleled, due to the outstanding conception of the Heian time period Kiyomori Taira, has become one of the representative assets of the Heian time period period showing his achievements .
It is a facility of Shinto which is a religion rooted in Japanese culture and is an important basis for understanding the characteristics of religious space in Japan as cultural asset showing the history of mixing and separation with Buddhism.

Otorii of Shitan in Itsukushima Shrine is widely known abroad as a symbol of sightseeing Japan.
The form of the torii is quadruped, typical of Kusunoki's natural trees.

※The preservation and repair work has started from 6/17.
Depending on the time, the Otorii is covered and can not be seen.
Please check the details regarding the status of the preservation and repair work.

Saijin - Ichikishihime no mikoto Tagorihime no mikoto Tagitsuhime no mikoto
The main hall of the Ketayuki frontal between 8, between the back 9 and between the backs 4, between the beams 4, the main shrine with single flow both has no chikaki and bonito that can be said to be a classic shrine's staple on the roof, and the cosmetic with tiles loaded on the cypress roof of the cottage- The place which incorporates the style of the building is a big feature.
The current building was rebuilt by Motonari Mori Genki time period 2 (1771) year.

There is a staging base widely protruded before the headquarters in front, with a size of 167.6 tsubo, in the front there is a protruding place called before fire, and the entrance and return of the festival are done from here.
The vermillion Otorii and blue sea and the green of the mountains on the other side show a bright contrast on the front and you can realize again that you are standing on the sea.
Tsukaishi that supports this is said to have donated Motonari Mori, 239 pieces together with the amount before fire.

Flat stage that plays Bugaku in the center of the Flat stage.Takaharu truly frontal face 17 尺 2 尺, Side 21 scale.The current one is built by Tenbun time period 15 years (1546).
Tensho time period year (1573 to 1591), it was an assembly type that assembled every time a Bugaku was placed and was placed in the center of the Flat stage, but after a period of Genna time period years (1615 to 1623) there was a part of the Flat stage It is said that it was hollowed out and it became the built-in structure like present.It seems that it is the smallest as the stage of Bugaku.

A Goju-no-to (five-storied pagoda) with a height of 27.6m and harmony between Japanese, Western, and Chinese style was built in Oyai 14 (1407). Vermillion shades are also very beautiful, creating a scenic landscape that looks like Miyajima with Takeuchima Shrine and the Senjokaku.

◎ 7 minutes on foot

Tensho time period years, in Toyotomi Hideyoshi ordered the erected memorial service for the deceased person who in the war, Hideyoshi left unfinished from the fact that died in without waiting for the completion and is now a Toyokuni Shrine.From the size of 857 tatami mats aka the alias Senjokaku, you can see the view of Miyajima.

◎ 7 minutes on foot

Kobo Daishi, Kukai in Daido first year (806), is said was retracted at the foot of Misen, it is the Daihonzan of Shingon Sect Omuro School Located at the foot of Reizan Mt Misen, 20 minutes on foot from Miyajima pier.Daishoin, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the city on the other side of the river, where quiet and calm time flows.

◎ 20 minutes on foot

Momijidani Park ropeway that connects from Momijidani Park to Shishiwa Station with an observatory.It was built to make Misen climb more enjoyable.About 15 minutes after being shaken by the gondola, the scenery while moving can also be seen far in Shikoku.Shishiwa Station takes about 30 minutes from Shishiwa Station to Mt Misen summit.

◎ Shuttle bus landing is 10 minutes on foot

Heisei time period Miyajima Aquarium opened grand in Heisei time period 23 develops in the 10 zones such as popular snail, otter, penguins and so on.Based on the concept of "healing" and "contact", we are exhibiting more than 13,000 items, with about 350 species centered on the sea creatures.

◎ 25 minutes on foot

A vast park in the center of Hiroshima City.It was built in the present place close to the hypocenter, wishing for the world's permanent peace.There are Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, A- Atomic Bomb Dome, monuments, literary monuments, etc. in the park and many tourists visit. The holiday is also popular as a place for citizen's rest.

◎ About 1 hour by city train usage from Miyajimaguchi

The Atomic Bomb Dome, located about 160 meters from the hypocenter, is registered with the World Heritage Site as a building that conveys the fear of nuclear weapons and the misery of war. It shows how terrible the atomic bomb was at that time, it makes me realize the importance of peace.

◎ About 1 hour by city train usage from Miyajimaguchi

Speaking of Hiroshima specialties, "Okonomiyaki" plenty of cabbage.The downtown center of Hiroshima City, there is a Okonomimura that okonomiyaki shop that was pursuing its own taste to enter 25 shops.All of the okonomiyaki restaurant from the 2nd floor to the 4th floor of the building.It is recommended to visit several times to find your favorite taste.

◎ About 1 hour by city train usage from Miyajimaguchi

Wu prospered as the best naval port in Japan.It is also famous for building a Battleship "Yamato", the Battleship Yamato, the Battleship Yamato reproduced in the size of one tenth of the real thing of this facility.Besides, real zero-fights etc. are also exhibited, it is a valuable data museum that conveys the modernization of Japan since the Meiji time period era.

◎ 90 minutes by car from Miyajimaguchi
90 90 minutes by JR

The "JMSDF Kure Museum", which is also unusual in Japan, displays the real thing of a huge submarine on the ground, a historical museum that introduces the history of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, relations with Kure City.You can also take a boat to the exhibited submarine and simulate the life inside the ship.

◎ 90 minutes by car from Miyajimaguchi
90 90 minutes by JR

Kintaikyo is said to be one of Three Most Famous Bridges in Japan Kintaikyo bridges, is a wooden bridge that represents Japan. In order to pass a river width of about 200 meters, five warp bridges draw a beautiful arched shape.The wooden bridge surrounded by nature creates various beautiful sceneries every season.

◎ 45 minutes by car (high speed) from Miyajimaguchi
45 45 minutes by taxi using JR and Iwakuni city