Seaside Stays

The Omotesando shopping street is the main street of Miyajima, with many souvenir stores, cafés, and restaurants. On weekends and holidays the street becomes crowded with tourists, as there are many nearby tourist attractions like Itsukushima Shrine or Senjokaku five-storied pagoda. There are many stores lined along the street where you can and walk around, eat and enjoy many specialties such as “agemomiji,” which are deep-fried momiji manju, and “anago chikuwa,” which is grilled conger eel fish paste on a (traditionally bamboo but now cardboard) tube.

Itsukushima Shrine is a famous shrine located on the island of Miyajima within the city limits of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture. Itsukushima Shrine was initially built in the year 593, but it was not until the year 1168 that the military leader Taira no Kiyomori rebuilt the shrine into its present magnificent state. The gods enshrined at the shrine are known as the Munakata Sanjojin. (Three Goddesses of Munakata) They are believed to have power over maritime safety, fishing, traffic safety, and business prosperity. In 1996, Itsukushima Shrine was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Atomic Bomb Dome.

(Admission Fee)
Adult – ¥300
High School student – ¥200
Elementary/Junior High School
student – ¥100
(Admission & Treasure House
set)
Adult – ¥500
High School student – ¥300
Elementary/Junior High School
student – ¥150
※ If you are a student, please
present your passport or
school ID at reception when
purchasing your ticket.

Momijidani Park is a beautiful park located at the foot of Mt. Misen. More than 700 maple trees thrive in the park, making it a popular spot to enjoy the autumn colors. There is also an old-fashioned tea house within the park where you can rest during your walk or climb around the island. During certain times of the year, many photographers come to the park from all around to take beautiful pictures of the colored leaves and the wild animals that live on the island.

Sarasvati is a café-restaurant located near the Five-storied Pagoda and the Senjokaku Pavilion on Miyajima. The restaurant is owned by Itsuki Coffee, a specialty coffee shop born on Miyajima, and serves spaghetti and pâté de champagne along with specialty coffee roasted in the store. The restaurant also offers fresh and tasty oyster dishes, making the most of its location on Miyajima. The combination of great food in a beautiful location makes it a popular restaurant visited by both tourists and locals living in Hiroshima.

The store specializes in sweets and is located a three-minute walk from JR Onomichi Station. The store does not have a café space, so you must take your sweets home and eat them at your hotel or eat while walking. The store’s showcase features the signature “Onomichi Pudding” as well as baked goods such as cookies, biscotti, and scones, all of which are made with the finest ingredients and are healthy for the body.

Miyachi is a long-established restaurant in Onomichi that has been in business for over 75 years. The menu includes udon, soba, ramen, and almost all other types of noodles, but the most popular menu item is the chuka soba (ramen), a simple dish topped with char siu pork, pickled bamboo shoots, and green onions. The soup is so good that word of mouth has spread and it has become a popular restaurant visited by many tourists.

Tomonoura is a port town located along the coast of Fukuyama City. The city is also home to the Tomonoura Museum, which is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Japan. Tomonoura is often used as a stage for movies and anime, and has appeared in such masterpieces as Marvel’s “The Wolverine” and Ghibli’s “Ponyo.”

Fukuyama Castle is a castle located in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, just a five-minute walk from JR Fukuyama Station, making it one of the few castles in Japan where you can see the castle tower from the platform of a train or bullet train. Because of its beautiful appearance, the castle has been selected as one of the 100 best castles in Japan. The area around the castle has been developed as a park, and art galleries and museums have been built there. In 2022, the castle will celebrate its 400th anniversary and various commemorative events are scheduled to be held.

Until the beginning of August 2022,
due to ongoing earthquake-resistant
construction only outdoor tours will
be available.