Just 4 1/2 hours in Hiroshima

Will that be enough for me to visit Miyama and the Peace Park ?

No way. Even if you rush through Itsukushima Shrine you'd still have to take into account the ferry, time spent between Miyajima and Hiroshima and then the time it takes to reach the Peace Park from there. It wouldn't be worth it. You'll have to choose one or arrange your schedule so you have more time.

I tend to agree with the above. It's a decent amount of time for Miyajima; brisk if you are including Misen, otherwise pretty relaxed. Or else very leisurely for Hiroshima City; you can see the Park, castle, Shukkeien Garden and Mazda Museum if you like.

i agree; either Miyajima (without Misen) or Peace Park + a stroll around city center.

You will have to choose either the city or Miyajima - no time for both.
It will take you about an hour to reach Miyajima from Hiroshima city - factor in the following: finding the platform at Hiroshima station for the Sanyo line, waiting for your train (then a 25 min ride), walking to the ferry terminal, waiting for departure (ferry trip 10 mins.) That gives you about 2 hours to see the Shrine,rush through Momiji Valley take the take the cable car, see the sights & go back down. Go to the ferry terminal & return.

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I will try to go just Miyajima and not Mizen. I will be seeing enough temples already.

Hi Lee, I know you already said you would go to Miyajima, but I just wanted to throw in my two cents. Miyajima/Itsukushima is incredibly breathtaking and without a doubt one of my favorite places in Japan. However, Mt. Misen had a lot to do with that. Hiroshima city on the other hand; being at the Peace Park & Museum, seeing the A-Bomb dome ... it is something I can tell my children about and will NEVER forget.

Hiroshima also has Hiroshima Castle, some beautiful gardens, and a nice shopping street all within walking distance. Miyajima has a lovely historic atmosphere and souvenir area, as well as an aquarium and shrines. I would really think it over because I don't even think I could retrospectively choose!

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I will try to go just Miyajima and not Mizen. I will be seeing enough temples already.

Thanks Heidi, I hope I can visit them all but my time is limited.

I was just in Hiroshima and Miyajima last Tuesday.

I agree with everyone about the time. I was there from around 9:30am - 8pm.

I spent the early hours in Hiroshima just in Peace Park and the museum. There is so much to see.

We were on Miyajima from about 2 until almost 7. We walked through the shops, but most of the time was relaxing and enjoying the views.

We didn't visit anything else there really besides the shrine. Since it was so extremely hot last week, we just sat by and watched the sun set over the torii and watched as the lights lit up.

When I come back, I would want to spend a day or two here if possible.

WOW. when I was in japan last year it took about the same time for me too. I spent half my morning at the pace park and the other half at the island.. sadly I got lost so by the time I got out there a lot of spots were closing up so I had to return the next day. but I ended up meeting a cool American teacher and we meet up some other time

That's important to remember too! Shops close early on island. On way to ferry, store close to shrine was open... Then a few small places here and there.

I managed to change my schedule and have more time. I will arrive about 1pm and leave after 8 pm. Shall I visit Miyajima first and do Hiroshima later ? Will the Peace Park be nice in the evening ? I was in Hokkaido last few days and it gets dark quite early