Miyajima Sacred Area · Tidal Surge Great Torii

Located beside Hiroshima Bay, Miyajima has been known since ancient times as the "Island Where Gods Reside." The vermilion buildings of Itsukushima Shrine perform an eternal natural drama with the Seto Inland Sea tides. The shrine, inscribed as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1996, was originally built in 593. After expansion by Taira no Kiyomori in 1168, it became a symbol of the Taira family’s faith. The torii gate floating on the sea at high tide showcases the Eastern aesthetic of harmony between heaven and humans. 🕘【Opening Hours】 ■ Itsukushima Shrine: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM (adjusted slightly by season) ■ Great Torii Worship: Arranged according to the tide schedule (walkable during two daily low tides) ■ Night Illumination: Sunset to 10:00 PM (special opening on full moon nights) ※ Closed for maintenance on the second Monday of each month (postponed if it falls on a holiday) 💴【Ticket Prices】 ■ Itsukushima Shrine: 300 JPY ■ Treasure Hall: 300 JPY (combined ticket 500 JPY) ■ Momijidani Park: Free ■ Prices unchanged in recent years; tidal boats charged separately ⛺【Activities】 1️⃣ Worship at the Great Torii during low tide • Walk to the base of the torii within 2 hours before and after low tide (wear non-slip shoes) • Best photos: at high tide from the shore / touch the millennium pillar base at low tide 2️⃣ Explore Senjokaku Pavilion • Unfinished kabuki theater built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi (constructed in 1587) • Observe Sengoku period architectural techniques (no extra ticket required) 3️⃣ Misen Ropeway • Ascend the sacred peak at 535 meters elevation (25 minutes one way) • The sea of clouds observation deck offers views of Shikoku Island’s outline 4️⃣ Deer Interaction Experience • Over 300 wild deer roam freely on the island (not the Nara breed) • Feeding human food is prohibited (special deer crackers available for 100 JPY) 🚌【Transportation Guide】 From Hiroshima: ■ JR Sanyo Line: to Miyajimaguchi Station (25 minutes / 410 JPY) ■ Ferry Route: Miyajimaguchi → Miyajima Port (10 minutes / 180 JPY) ■ High-Speed Boat: Direct from Hiroshima Port (45 minutes / 2000 JPY) 👉【Itinerary Suggestions】 Day 1: Hiroshima Peace Park → Itsukushima Shrine → Sunset at Great Torii → Stay at Miyajima Onsen Ryokan Day 2: Mount Misen hike → Stroll through Momijidani Park → Miyajima History Museum → Enjoy oyster cuisine Day 3: Iwakuni Kintai Bridge → JMSDF Kure Base → Return to Hiroshima Recommended Accommodations: ■ Miyajima Onsen Ryokan (with open-air bath) ■ Sheraton Hiroshima (transportation hub type) 🧡【Preparation Tips】 Essentials: Non-slip rubber shoes (for tidal zone walking), tide timetable (save on phone) Recommended: Telephoto lens (for sea torii photos), waterproof bag (for ferry splash protection) Special Note: Island deer chew on paper items, be sure to keep maps and tickets secure Cultural Etiquette: After tossing money into the offering box, bow twice and clap once; climbing the torii is prohibited