This shrine is beautiful. It stands in the water but with changing of the tide you can walk right up to it. It really is a beautiful place to visit.

Aside from the iconic gate, the shrine itself is beautiful. It’s over water which gives it a peaceful air, and all the red painted woodwork is beautifully maintained. Goshuin available. A must do.

This is an amazing place to visit, just a short ferry ride. Here you will see one of the largest Torii gates in the whole of Japan. The main shrine is an amazing place to visit but give yourself time there is plenty to see,...More

You won't miss this landmark while you are in Miyajima. Visit it in the morning, you will see the high tide scenery. In the afternoon, when it is low tide, you can walk across the sandbed going towards the red arch.

we only allowed half a day here, not nearly enough time for such an amazing place. after a short ferry ride to get to here, you walk along a path by the sea to the shrine. there are many shops to visit, buy eat and...More

Worth seeing while visiting Miyajima. This floating torii gate can be walked up to at low tide (even though I didn't because it was late when I visited) and there are plenty of photo opportunities inside the shrine and on the bank.

From Hiroshima we visited with a small tour group this island of Miyajima. You need several hours to fully explore and enjoy, involves some walking but well worth the effort as views and pictures galore. As in much of Japan, history to die for so...More