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Recommended Sightseeing Spots
01 Itsukushima Shrine
The World Heritage Site Itsukushima Shrine standing in the ocean is ethereal. It has many mystical spots like the ‘mirror pond’ that appears at low tide and the taka-butai (‘high stage’) where bugaku, a traditional Japanese court dance, is performed.
| Access | 7-minute walk from the inn |
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02 Miyajima Public Aquarium - Miyaji Marine
The Miyajima Public Aquarium is nicknamed Miyaji Marine. It puts on daily sea lion shows, and you can fully experience the Seto Inland Sea.
| Access | 5-minute walk from the inn |
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03 Senjokaku Hall (Hokoku Shrine)
Toyotomi Hideyoshi ordered this shrine to be built in 1587. The interior that is the size of 857 tatami mats (more than 1500 square meters) is well worth seeing.
| Access | 10-minute walk from the inn |
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04 Kiyomori Shrine
This shrine was built to praise the great achievements of Taira no Kiyomori. It is also the destination of the procession in the Miyajima Kiyomori Festival.
| Access | About 5-minute walk from the inn |
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05 Daisho-in Temple
This temple was erected in 806 by Kobo Daishi. Various Buddhist statues are enshrined on the grounds. Sitting atop a hill, it provides a view of refreshing scenery.
| Access | About 7-minute walk from the inn |
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06 Treasure Hall
This hall houses some of the roughly 260 pieces of extremely valuable national treasures and important cultural properties belonging to Itsukushima Shrine.
| Access | About 5-minute walk from the inn |
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07 Miyajima History and Folklore Museum
This museum tells you about the history and way of life in Miyajima. It has a building from the 1800s, and the garden viewed from the building echoes days gone by.
| Access | About 3-minute walk from the inn |
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08 Daigan-ji Temple
This temple has a very long history. The nine pine trees on the grounds are said to have been planted by Ito Hirobumi.
| Access | About 5-minute walk from the inn |
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09 Five-storied Pagoda
This structure that was built in 1407 has been designated an important cultural property of Japan. It is notable for its vivid colors.
| Access | About 10-minute walk from the inn |
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10 Momijidani Park
This park has around 700 maple trees. You can enjoy the refreshing greenery in summer and vivid vermillion leaves in fall.
| Access | About 14-minute walk from the inn |
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