Museum of History and Folklore

The Miyajima Museum of History and Folklore (‹{“‡—ðŽj–¯‘Ž‘—¿ŠÙ, Miyajima Rekishi Minzoku Shiryōkan) aims to illustrate to visitors the history of Miyajima, both in its larger historical context and in the commonplace details of Miyajima residents' daily lives. Works of art and artifacts relating to the island's shrine and its ceremonies are put on display alongside common tools used by local inhabitants in their day to day lives.
The museum building itself is also of interest. Built about 160 years ago, it originally served as the residence and storehouse of a wealthy merchant family who prospered in the soya sauce business. The front half of the museum consists of the preserved living quarters of the family, which look out onto a traditional Japanese garden in the courtyard.

Getting there and around
The Miyajima Museum of History and Folklore is a short walk from the exit of Itsukushima Shrine, or about a 15 minute walk from the Miyajima ferry pier.
How to get to and around Miyajima

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Hotels around Miyajima
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Oyado TsukiusagiView on Booking.comElegant Accommodation
Oyado Tsukiusagi in Miyajima offers an adults-only ryokan experience. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms with free toiletries.Comfortable Amenities
Each room features a bath, shower, TV, and tatami floors. Additional amenities include a hairdryer and free toiletries, ensuring a relaxing stay.Convenient Services
The ryokan provides daily housekeeping service and luggage storage. Reception staff speak Japanese, assisting guests with any needs.Local Attractions
Tsutsumigaura Beach is 2.4 km away, offering scenic seaside views. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is 28 km from the property. -
ItsumoyaView on Booking.comSpacious Accommodation
Itsumoya in Miyajima offers spacious rooms with tatami floors and garden views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a washing machine.Comfortable Amenities
Guests enjoy free WiFi, a daily housekeeping service, and laundry facilities. Family rooms are available, and amenities include a bath, bidet, and free toiletries.Convenient Location
Located 2.3 km from Tsutsumigaura Beach and 28 km from Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport. Highly rated for its host, property cleanliness, and convenient location. -
Yamaichi BekkanView on Booking.comComfortable Accommodations
Yamaichi Bekkan in Miyajima offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a bath, shower, TV, and electric kettle.Dining Experience
Guests enjoy a restaurant serving dinner, highly rated by visitors. The property staff provide excellent service support, ensuring a pleasant stay.Convenient Facilities
The ryokan features daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a tatami floor, refrigerator, and seating area.Local Attractions
Tsutsumigaura Beach is 2.3 km away, and Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is 28 km from the property. -
ITSUKUSHIMA IROHAITSUKUSHIMA IROHA is located in Miyajima�fs Omotesando Avenue, a 5-minute walk from Itsukushima Shinto Shrine and Miyajima Pier. The hotel offers a restaurant and Japanese-style rooms with free wired internet access. The stylish rooms at ITSUKUSHIMA IROHA feature tatami-mat flooring and private bathrooms. Amenities include a flat-screen TV and DVD player. The hotel also provides business services. The restaurant "MIYAJIMA YOHEI�g in Itsukushima Iroha offers meals that make full use of these ingredients. One of the pleasures of traveling is to experience the local climate and enjoy the "food" nurtured there. We make efforts every day to offer our guests a taste of the Seto Inland Sea and the flavors of Hiroshima.View on Booking.com -
Itsukushimahigashimonzen KikugawaView on Booking.comComfortable Accommodations
Itsukushimahigashimonzen Kikugawa in Miyajima offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms. Each room includes air-conditioning, a bath, bidet, hairdryer, sofa bed, yukata, tatami floor, refrigerator, free toiletries, shower, carpeted floor, TV, sofa, electric kettle, and wardrobe.Essential Facilities
Guests enjoy a garden and free WiFi. The ryokan provides a lounge, daily housekeeping service, and luggage storage.Convenient Location
Located 2.3 km from Tsutsumigaura Beach and 28 km from Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport. Highly rated for its breakfast, convenient location, and room comfort. -
MizuhasouLocated right in front of Miyajima Aquarium and a 5-minute walk from Itsukushima Shrine's exit, Mizuhasou offers accommodations in a modern yet traditional d?cor. Free Wi-Fi is available at the entire building. Miyajima Ferry Terminal is a 15-minute walk away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. Rooms include a private toilet but bathrooms are shared. Japanese Yukata robes and room wear are provided for all guests, and you can choose to stay in either Japanese or Western-style rooms. Mizuhasou Inn is a 10-minute walk from Momijidani Park and a 15-minute walk from Momijidani Ropeway Station. Traditional multi-course meals are served for dinner and a Japanese set menu for breakfast. Japanese-style hotel Mizuhasou specialises in fresh seafood and exquisitely prepared local seasonal dishes. Meals are served at the dining room.View on Booking.com -
Miyajima Grand Hotel ArimotoA 3-minute stroll from Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto boasts an outdoor hot spring bath. It offers luxurious Japanese-style and Western rooms and a free shuttle from Miyajima Pier. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Spacious rooms feature either traditional futon bedding on a tatami (woven mat) floor, or carpeting and twin beds. All feature a minimalist interior in neutral colours, with a Japanese-style as well as a Western seating area and an LCD TV. Guests can unwind in a soothing artificial hot spring, which is separate for men and women. Arimoto Grand Hotel houses a souvenir shop, drinks vending machines and limited free parking. Authentic Japanese cuisine featuring fresh seafood is served at restaurant Shioji in a stylish contemporary setting, and the traditional Japanese-style saloon. There is a free coffee lounge on the front lobby floor. Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto is less than a 5-minute walk from the beautiful Pagoda Goju-no-To and historical Senjokaku Hall. The Miyajima Ferry Terminal is a 10-minute walk away.View on Booking.com -
JukeisoJukeiso features Japanese-style rooms overlooking the majestic entrance gate (Torii) of Itsukushima-jinja Shrine, only a 5-minute walk from the Unesco World Heritage Site itself. The hotel offers public and private hot baths and a free shuttle to/from Miyajima Ferry Terminal. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the lobby. Japanese-style hotel Jukeiso is a 10-minute walk from Hokoku Shrine and Goju-no-To Pagoda. It's a 14-minute walk from Momijidani Park, and a 19-minute walk from the Miyajima Ropeway at Momijidani Station. Guests can unwind in a public indoor bath, which is available 24 hours, while an outdoor bath for private use offers views of Itsukushima-jinja Shrine. Jukeiso serves a Japanese breakfast and dinner at its restaurant. Besides amazing nature views, comfortable rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge and an en suite bathroom. Yukata robes and green tea are provided. Guests sleep in Japanese futon bedding on the tatami (woven mat) floor.View on Booking.com -
Miyajima Guest House MikuniyaMiyajima Guesthouse Mikuniya is a traditional Japanese-style guesthouse located on Miyajima (Itsukushima). It has a beautiful Japanese garden and a large living room, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Our friendly mascot cat will welcome you! We are in a great location ? only 5 minutes on foot from Itsukushima Shrine and Daisho-in Temple, and 15 minutes from the Mt. Misen trail entrance. You can choose between tatami rooms with futons or shared dormitory rooms with wooden beds. Dinner includes our special Mikuniya curry. We also offer private baths and rental bicycles. In the shared lounge, you can enjoy Japanese cultural experiences like calligraphy and origami, and meet people from all over the world. We hope your stay in Miyajima will be full of unforgettable memories and wonderful encounters.View on Booking.com -
IwasoLocated in the World Heritage Miyajima Island, Iwaso features Japanese-style accommodations with beautiful surrounding views. Guests can relax in the indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths and request for massages. A free shuttle is available from Miyajima Ferry Terminal, which is also a 5-minute walk away. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Rooms in the Annex include a private bathroom with a bath and toilet, while rooms in the historical Main Building and Cottage Annex have shared bathrooms and toilets. Guests can purchase local gifts at the souvenir shop and enjoy singing at the karaoke room. Photocopying and luggage storage services are available at the 24-hour front desk. A computer with internet is provided in the lobby for an extra charge. A traditional multi-course dinner featuring seafood and local ingredients and a Japanese breakfast are served at the restaurant. Iwaso Inn is a 5-minute walk from Itsukushima Shrine and Momijidani Park. Miyajima Aquarium is a 10-minute walk away.View on Booking.com
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