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Day 14 · Friday, October 16 · Miyajima
Island after the crowds
Itsukushima · Daisho-in
Moderate–high · 9–12 km¥28,000–50,000 for two outside lodgingPlanning weather
Run of day
Keep the sequence
Hiroshima → Miyajima
JR Sanyo Line to Miyajimaguchi, then JR ferry; confirm tide and service live.
Itsukushima Shrine
Use the official tide table to decide the best first/second pass.
Daisho-in
A quieter, rewarding temple above the main commercial street.
Ropeway if clear
Weather-led; do not force it in cloud or wind.
Island check-in + sunset
Recommended primary arrangement: one Hiroshima night, one Miyajima night for a quieter and more romantic evening.
Worth your time
Itsukushima Shrine at tide-aware timing · Daisho-in · Island after day visitors leave
Quiet extra: The evening waterfront is the reason to sleep on Miyajima.
Best photo: Waterfront torii during a useful tide phase and blue hour after day visitors leave.
Crowd note: Main street is busiest around midday; Daisho-in and evening are calmer.
Food rhythm
Breakfast: Hiroshima hotel.
Lunch: Anago-meshi; oyster option only from a reputable busy kitchen.
Coffee/dessert: Momiji-manju and tea.
Dinner: Miyajima ryokan meal or reserved island restaurant.
Late: Quiet waterfront walk—shops close early.
See food guide + live linksExact-enough transport · live signs win
Door to door sequence
- Hiroshima Station → Miyajimaguchi on JR Sanyo Line toward Iwakuni/Miyajimaguchi area; verify service.
- Walk to JR Miyajima Ferry; IC card generally useful, but confirm signage.
- Ropeway requires walking/shuttle and may suspend in weather.
Taxi fallback: Miyajima has limited vehicle use; ask the ryokan about pickup from the ferry terminal.
Return to hotel: No mainland return tonight; walk/shuttle to the selected island ryokan.
Rain plan
Shrine, museum/cafés, Daisho-in between showers and early ryokan.
We’re tired
Shrine + Daisho-in + ryokan; skip ropeway.
Romantic alternative
Sunset/blue-hour waterfront after the last large day groups.
Booking action
Reserve only what protects the day.
Miyajima ryokan is critical; ferry is normally straightforward. Verify tide table close to travel.
Etiquette + practical
Do not feed deer; secure paper/map items and respect shrine worship.
Ferry terminal has reliable facilities; island shop hours end earlier than cities.
Planner-sourced personal-use reference image. Subject verified for the day’s city/theme where identifiable; not venue advertising photography.