A Day on Miyajima Island

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November 19, 2014 - A Day on Miyajima Island

As part of my 2-weeks trip in Japan, I visited Miyajima Island as a day-trip from Hiroshima.
I took the Hiroshima streetcar from Fukuru-machi station (2 minutes walk from the hotel I was staying at) to Hiroden-Miyajima-guchi station, and then the JR ferry to get to the island.

Miyajima Island from the JR ferry

My first destination on the island was Ituskushima Shrine which was at low tide. It's probably much more impressive during a high tide.

A lantern at Itsukushima Shrine
Shinto wedding at Itsukushima Shrine

Next, I headed to Momijidani (Maple Valley) park to see some autumn colors, and the colors were spectacular around the park.

Momijidani park
Momijidani park
Momijidani park
Momiji leaves on moss
Small torii gate

After hiking around the park, I ascended mount Misen, and had beautiful views of the Inland Sea from the top.

Reikado hall on top of mt. Misen
The Inland sea from top of mt. Misen

The autumn colors were much more vivid on the trail down from the ropeway station exit

Spectacular autumn colors
Miyajima deer
Grilled oysters and the local beer
The five-story pagoda

After eating, I was waiting to see the floating torii gate during sunset. The pro photographers took their spots, the tide rose and the scenery was amazing.

The floating torii gate during sunset

I ended this unforgettable day with a deep-fried momiji cake.

Deep-fried momiji cake

 
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