Itsukushima Travel Guide
Hiroshima
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Popular places to visit
Miyajima Aquarium
Take the children to visit the sea creatures at Miyajima Aquarium during your visit to Hatsukaichi. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Momijidani Park
Explore the great outdoors at Momijidani Park, a lovely green space in Hatsukaichi. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Five-Story Pagoda
Find out about the history of Hatsukaichi with a stop at Five-Story Pagoda. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Daisho-in
Learn about the local history of Hatsukaichi when you take a trip to Daisho-in. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Mount Misen
You can take time to visit Mount Misen during your travels to Hatsukaichi. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Itsukushima Shrine
Learn about the local history of Hatsukaichi when you spend time at Itsukushima Shrine. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Itsukushima
Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto
"A truly luxurious experience that is wonderfully hidden from the main part of town, but literally just a tiny (100m) walk to get into the center of it all. The service was top notch, and the entire experience is impossible to really summarize in a simple review =)"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Miyajima Kinsuikan
"Beautiful ryokan and great place for an onsen retreat! Staff were incredibly helpful & accommodating, and Japanese breakfast was amazing! Would recommend highly; would love to return for another visit!"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Hotel Miyajima Villa
"The staff could barely speak English. When I arrived at 2 pm I couldn’t get my room and was not even offered to rest at the lounge. It was a rainy day and I had to kill time outside until 3 pm. Also I wasn’t told that the vanity essentials were located at the front desk and that caused inconvenience ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
LiVEMAX RESORT AKIMIYAJIMA
"Close to ferry terminal, Otarii Gate and Ropeway. Family style dinner was great because all Island Restaurants close early. In room hot spring with views!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Iwaso
"Nice staff , good food , just what we wanted to experience."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Itsukushima Iroha
"No notes. This place was perfect 10/10. Fav place we stayed at in Japan"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Where to stay in Itsukushima
Hiroshima City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums and prominent monuments, there's plenty to explore in Hiroshima City Centre. You can visit top attractions like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho, and jump on the metro at Kamiya-cho-higashi Station or Tate-machi Station to see more of the city.
Naka Ward
Travellers love Naka Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Hiroshima by jumping on the metro at Funairi-hon-machi Station or Funairi-saiwai-cho Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho.
Minami Ward
If you're spending time in Minami Ward, check out sights like Hijiyama Garden or Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.
Nagarekawacho
While Nagarekawacho isn't home to many top sights, Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho are some notable places to visit nearby.
Motomachi
If you're spending time in Motomachi, check out sights like Hiroshima Green Arena or Hiroshima Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kencho-mae Station or Kamiya-cho-higashi Station.
