11 Festivals Oyster Festival in Miyajima Peter Eberhardt The oyster festival on Miyajima island is held each year in february during oyster season, if you love sea food this festival is..
8 Culture Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Nicole Bauer I heard that Miyajiima is considered as one of the "three most beautiful spots" in Japan. This is likely due to this beautiful Itsukushima..
9 Temples & Shrines Senjo-kaku and Goju-no-to Pagoda Anonymous The Senjo-kaku is an unfinished shrine built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi in remembrance of his fallen warriors. Next to it is the eye-catching..
14 Historical Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima Chantelle Silva Daisho-in Temple on Miyajima's Mount Misen has an enchanting collection of mystical shrines all nestled amongst the trees.
9 Temples & Shrines Miyajima's Daisho-in Temple Anonymous Miyajima's Daisho-in Temple makes a spectacular gateway to Mt. Misen. The temple is a large complex of beautiful buildings on..
Festivals Kiyomori Festival Paul Walsh The people of sacred Miyajima pay thanks to the medieval clan leader who laid the foundations for the island's fame and prosperity...
42 Culture Japanese Kaleidoscope Elena Lisina The various photos of places, people, and images that give an impression of the life in Japan. Reminds me of a kaleidoscope!
Museums Miyajima Aquarium JJ Walsh Hiroshima's aquarium remodeled and reopened in 2011, offering over 13,000 sea creatures mostly from the Seto-inland Sea area..