About the Port
Miyajima Island sits in Hiroshima Bay, long revered as a sacred site in Shinto tradition. Its most recognizable landmark, the vermilion torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine, appears to rise directly from the water at high tide and stand on exposed sand flats at low tide, offering two distinct views within a single visit. The shrine complex, built on stilts over the shoreline, reflects centuries of pilgrimage and religious architecture particular to the island.
Beyond the shrine, wooded paths lead toward Mount Misen, while quiet lanes near the ferry pier are lined with shops and modest eateries. Tame sika deer wander freely throughout the town, a detail visitors often remember. The island is reached by a short ferry crossing from the mainland, making it an easy, walkable destination for those arriving by boat and eager to explore its shoreline and historic core.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Miyajima Island.
Ride the Mount Misen Ropeway
A two-stage cable car climbs toward the island's sacred peak, cutting a steep hike down to a short summit trail with sweeping views over Hiroshima Bay. Allow about two hours round trip.
Explore Itsukushima Shrine's Inner Halls
Walk the raised wooden corridors of the shrine itself, not just the famous gate, to see its Noh stage and offering hall up close. A modest entry fee applies.
Sample Grilled Oysters and Momiji Manju
The lanes near the pier are dotted with stalls serving Hiroshima's famous oysters and maple-leaf-shaped sweet cakes, a quick, local taste worth the short detour.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Miyajima Island
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Resolution | 15 | $22,967 | |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Resolution | 15 | $26,288 | |
| Apr 14, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Cloud Expedition | 32 | $25,600 | |
| May 2, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Cloud Expedition | 14 | $14,280 | |
| May 23, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Resolution | 15 | $22,000 | |
| Jun 4, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Resolution | 15 | $17,000 | |
| Jun 16, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Resolution | 15 | $17,000 | |
| Jun 28, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Resolution | 15 | $22,000 | |
| May 22, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Resolution | 15 | $20,000 | |
| Jun 3, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Resolution | 15 | $20,000 | |
| Jun 15, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Resolution | 15 | $20,000 | |
| Jun 27, 2028 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Resolution | 15 | $22,000 |