Table of Contents
- Summary
- Travel Itinerary
- Miyajima-guchi Passenger Terminal（宮島口旅客ターミナル）
- JR Miyajima Ferry（JR宮島フェリー）
- Miyajima Pier（宮島桟橋）
- Nagahama Shrine（長浜神社）
- Hatsukaichi Municipal Miyajima Junior High School, Elementary School (Miyajima Academy) – 廿日市市立 宮島小・中学校（宮島学園）
- Miyajima Seaside Hotel（宮島シーサイドホテル）
- Miyajima package KE inlet natural park（宮島包ヶ浦自然公園）
- Takanosuura Shrine（鷹巣浦神社）
- Koshibosoura Shrine（腰少浦神社）
- Oyster shop（牡蠣屋）
Summary
Hiroshima Prefecture is rich in natural beauty and sunny weather, and its favorable climate provides an abundance of seafood and mountain products.
Miyajima (also known as Itsukushima), the small island we visited this time, is located at the westernmost tip of Hiroshima Bay and is famous for Itsukushima Shrine. However,
Instead of going to the famous Itsukushima Shrine, I cycled around the back side of Miyajima.
We took on the challenge without any prior research! Will you be able to go around Miyajima in a circle?
This is a record of a solo woman’s winter cycling trip with her beloved car.
Please refer to this page!
*Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change.
Travel Itinerary
Miyajima-guchi Passenger Terminal（宮島口旅客ターミナル）
Departure is from Miyajima-guchi.
Here you buy tickets for yourself and your car and board the ferry.
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Miyajima-guchi, located in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is used as a boat terminal, and was recently renovated in 2022 with new facilities. It is used as a departure point for Miyajima. Visitors can purchase tickets and board a ferry from here to Miyajima.
JR Miyajima Ferry（JR宮島フェリー）
It takes about 10 minutes from the mainland to Miyajima.
Not for long, I decided to spend some time in the bike yard.
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The JR Miyajima Ferry is used as a means of access to Miyajima and takes about 10 minutes from the mainland. The view from the ferry to Miyajima is very beautiful, and many people enjoy the scenery; the JR ferry takes the route approaching the Otorii Gate to Miyajima. The JR Miyajima Ferry is an important part of the tourist experience, providing convenient access to Miyajima.
Miyajima Pier（宮島桟橋）
Arrival at Miyajima.
From here, the cycling trip behind Miyajima finally begins!
Tourists going to Itsukushima Shrine or Omotesando Shrine go right after exiting the terminal, but for me, today is a day for exploration.
To explore the backside of Miyajima, we will go to the left to see what kind of spots and scenery are spread out.
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Miyajima Pier, located in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is used as a boat terminal. It is used by tourists to Miyajima and is the gateway to Miyajima. Many tourists head to Itsukushima Shrine and the Omotesando shopping street to enjoy sightseeing.
On the way to explore the back side
There were also many wild deer on the back side of Miyajima.
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Miyajima Island, located in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is a famous tourist attraction. The island is home to many wild deer, and just walking around is an exciting experience. Miyajima is also registered as a World Heritage site, with beautiful autumn foliage and gourmet food in the fall.
Nagahama Shrine（長浜神社）
The first thing that came into view was a red torii gate in the sea.
It has the atmosphere of a small Itsukushima Shrine.
There are few people here, so you can spend your time here.
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Nagahama Shrine, located in Ebisumachi, Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has an impressive red torii gate standing in the sea, giving it the atmosphere of Itsukushima Shrine. Located a five-minute walk from Miyajima Pier, it is less crowded and offers a relaxing experience. It is also known for enshrining the god of fishery.
Hatsukaichi Municipal Miyajima Junior High School, Elementary School (Miyajima Academy) – 廿日市市立 宮島小・中学校（宮島学園）
Right next to Nagahama Shrine was an elementary and junior high school.
It is a stylish wooden structure.
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Miyajima Gakuen is located in the town of Miyajima in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture. This spot is an elementary and junior high school and is located right next to Nagahama Shrine. The building is wooden and stylishly designed.
Miyajima Seaside Hotel（宮島シーサイドホテル）
After riding my bicycle for a while, I found a hotel.
I didn’t know there was a hotel over here. New discovery!
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Miyajima Seaside Hotel is an accommodation facility located in Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and operates as a ryokan. The surrounding area is rich in nature and can be explored by bicycle. According to some reviewers, they discovered the hotel by chance while bicycling.
Miyajima package KE inlet natural park（宮島包ヶ浦自然公園）
Driving along the coast, the park came into view.
There is a campground here and I have stayed there.
I was there in winter, and there were a few people camping here and there.
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Miyajima package KE inlet natural park, located in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is a park where visitors can enjoy the outdoors and the beach. There is also a campground, which is available even in winter. Miyajima’s only shared-ride bus, the Maple Liner, takes 6 minutes from Miyajima Pier. Since it takes longer on foot, a shared-ride bus or cab is recommended. According to word of mouth, the park can be seen as it runs along the sea, and the scenery is spectacular.
Takanosuura Shrine（鷹巣浦神社）
Pedaling and pushing my bicycle as hard as I can, I continue along the mountain path… and the ocean comes into view! And there is a tiny shrine.
This is one of the seven shrines of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima, and the tour of the seven shrines is called “Miyajima Nanaura Tour”.
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Takanosuura Shrine is located in Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. This shrine is one of seven Itsukushima shrines located on Miyajima, and a tour of the seven shrines is called the Miyajima Nanaura Tour.
Koshibosoura Shrine（腰少浦神社）
Driving along the mountain road again, the next shrine that came into view was also one of the main shrines of Itsukushima Shrine.
It is larger than the Takanosuura shrine mentioned earlier and can be visited.
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Koshibosoura Shrine is located in Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and is a Shinto shrine. This shrine is one of the end shrines of Itsukushima Shrine and is larger than the Takanosuura Shrine.
Here’s some unfortunate news…
Continuing on, we came to a dead end and had to turn around… It seems that Miyajima is not a round-the-clock island.
This time the challenge failed. We turn around and return all the way back the way we came.
Oyster shop（牡蠣屋）
I couldn’t go all the way around Miyajima, but I did a lot of pedaling, so kudos to myself! The last dish of the trip was oysters, which is Hiroshima’s specialty.
I ordered oyster gratin and fried oysters.
Oyster juice overflowed from the oyster gratin and the tender texture was very delicious✨.
fried oysters
The fried oysters came with an unusual oyster dressing.
It is said to be a popular item at oyster shops, with a nice accent of spicy chili peppers.
It is rich and would go well with salads and baguettes!
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Located in Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Oyster Shop serves mainly seafood and seafood dishes, and is popular for its oyster-based dishes such as oyster gratin and fried oysters. It serves oysters from the Seto Inland Sea in a variety of cooking methods, and both raw and grilled oysters are reputed to be the best. Take-out is also available, and since the restaurant is located in a shopping arcade, it is ideal for eating out. The restaurant has counter, table, and tatami room seating, so it can be used by one person or a large group. The restaurant is also equipped with a wine cellar, allowing you to enjoy an adult marriage.
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