Miyajima
Japan · Hiroshima-kenJP
Island in Japan
Itsukushima (厳島) is an island in the western part of the Inland Sea of Japan, located in the northwest of Hiroshima Bay. It is popularly known as Miyajima (宮島), which in Japanese means "Shrine Island". The island is one of Hayashi Gahō's Three Views of Japan specified in 1643. Itsukushima is part of the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture. The island was part of the former town of Miyajima before the 2005 merger with Hatsukaichi.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 535
- Coordinates
- 34.299, 132.322
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Miyajima
Set in Hiroshima-ken, Japan, Miyajima is a tiny locality. It counts about 535 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are nature, water sports and culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Miyajima
Nature in Miyajima
(7)Miyajima's nature entries include Islands, Mountains, Natural Places, Nature and Scenic Roads. Everything listed here comes from what Miyajima is actually tagged with. Altogether 7 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Miyajima
(7)For water sports, expect Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Paddleboarding and Sailboats. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Miyajima.
Culture in Miyajima
(6)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Art Galleries, Historical Sites, Monuments and Museums. The category holds 6 entries in our dataset. The list follows Miyajima's own activity tags.
Adventure in Miyajima
(3)Under adventure, Miyajima is tagged with Adventure, Boat Rides and Off Road Trails. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Miyajima.
Family in Miyajima
(2)Under family, Miyajima is tagged with Aquariums and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Miyajima's own activity tags.
Sports in Miyajima
(2)Sports lovers get Hiking and Hunting. Everything listed here comes from what Miyajima is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Miyajima
(1)For nightlife, expect Events. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Miyajima.
Best time to visit Miyajima
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Miyajima stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Miyajima are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Hiroshima-ken. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Miyajima that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Miyajima known for?
- Miyajima, in Hiroshima-ken, Japan, is best known for nature, water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 535 residents.
- What can you do in Miyajima?
- Recorded activities in Miyajima include Islands, Mountains, Natural Places, Nature and Scenic Roads. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Miyajima?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Miyajima stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Miyajima located?
- Miyajima is located in Hiroshima-ken, Japan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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