Staying on Miyajima: Your guide to an unforgettable overnight experience
Stay overnight on one of Japan’s most sacred islands
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Chugoku Region
Miyajima Aquarium
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture The Miyajima Aquarium, also called the Miyajima Public Aquarium (宮島水族館), is a small aquarium located on the western side of the Island of Miyajima. This small aquarium offers families a great place to explore, have fun,
Hiroshima Castle
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture In 1592, Hiroshima Castle was founded and construction began by Mōri Terumoto, who was a powerful and feared feudal lord, who ruled the Mōri Samurai Clan. The castle construction period was from 1592 through until 1599. Hiroshima
Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture The Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome, also known as the Genbaku Dome, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Hiroshima, Japan. The building is a skeletal structure of a former exhibition hall that was destroyed during
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Kintaikyo Bridge
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture The Kintaikyo Bridge (錦帯橋) is a historic wooden arch bridge in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It spans the Nishiki River and is one of Japan’s most famous and picturesque bridges. Originally built in 1673 by Kikkawa Hiroyoshi,
Izumo Taisha
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Izumo Taisha is one of the most ancient and important shrines in Japan. It is located in the city of Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, on the western coast of the main island of Honshu. The shrine
Matsue Castle
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Matsue Castle, located in the city of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, Japan, is a must-see destination for any traveler visiting the region. This grand castle, also known as “Plover Castle,” is one of the few remaining
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture The Hiroshima Victims Memorial Cenotaph, Flame of Peace, and Atomic Bomb Dome The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is located in Hiroshima City and serves as a tribute to the victims of the atomic bombing on August
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Hiroshima Orizuru Tower
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture The Hiroshima Orizuru Tower is a prominent and contemporary landmark located next to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, Japan. Opened in 2016, the tower is situated near the Atomic Bomb Dome, the tower provides
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Kurashiki Canal
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture The Kurashiki Canal, located in the heart of Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Quarter, is one of Japan’s most beautifully preserved Edo-period merchant districts. With its picturesque whitewashed warehouses, willow-lined paths, and calm waters, the canal offers visitors