The 6 Best Free Things to do in Miyajima, Chugoku

May 22, 2021 Florencio Paulino

Discover the best top things to do in Miyajima, Japan including Mt. Misen, Momijidani Park, Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street, Kuguri Rock, Miyajima Sambashimae Park, Shiraito Falls.

1. Mt. Misen

Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi 739-0588 Hiroshima Prefecture
Excellent
65%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,221 reviews

Mt. Misen

Reviewed By DoctorDerm1 - Winter Springs, United States

The gondola is still not working (should be back working tomorrow), so we walked up. The posted sign said 90 minutes, but this 62 year old in good shape make it in one hour. The hike is 98% stairs, so no strollers! Bring water if you hike, though you can buy drinks at a machine by the buildings just below the top. The Lookout on top does close at 4pm, so make sure to arrive earlier since you will miss the best views if you can’t go up the Lookout.

2. Momijidani Park

Hatsukaichi 739-0541 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 829-44-2011 http://www.miyajima.or.jp/sightseeing/ss_momiji.html
Excellent
38%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 297 reviews

Momijidani Park

Reviewed By ccfchew_23 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Located in miyajima island, this is a lovely trek where you can enjoy after seeing the shrine (which is under renovation). The area is hilly but is reasonable quiet and quaint. This is part of the trail if you decide to go up the ropeway (if you choose to walk and not taking the bus). Once you are done with the hill, you can use the small paths to go back to the main part of the island, gives you quite a nice feel of the island as it is a small neighborhood.

3. Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street

Miyajimacho Omotesando, Hatsukaichi 739-0553 Hiroshima Prefecture http://www.umaihiroshima.net/miyajimaarukikata/omote-sando-syotengai.html
Excellent
32%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 343 reviews

Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street

Reviewed By 663kasiak - London, United Kingdom

Fantastic little street with plenty of little shops and restaurants. Bear in mind you'll definitely leave some money in that little street, try Okonomiyaki in any of the restaurant as well as oysters in any small stand.

4. Kuguri Rock

Miyajima-Cho, Hatsukaichi Hiroshima Prefecture
Excellent
23%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 71 reviews

Kuguri Rock

5. Miyajima Sambashimae Park

1162 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi 739-0588 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 829-44-2011
Excellent
26%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 243 reviews

Miyajima Sambashimae Park

Reviewed By E9706FNpaulo - County Monaghan, Ireland

I knew before coming that the Toori gate was under renovation but still made the trip and glad I did. The island itself is a fun place to spend a half day or so. There are shrines, Mount Misen and loads of stalls to eat and bit souvenirs. The Boat trip across is short and getting to and from Hiroshima is easy on the train

6. Shiraito Falls

Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi Hiroshima Prefecture
Excellent
21%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
4%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 28 reviews

Shiraito Falls

Reviewed By iluv2eatntravel - San Diego, United States

The hike up Mount Misen was a nature adventure for us and this pleasant and pretty waterfall was a welcoming sight, serene and zen. Since the waterfall was not that big it’s falling water created a very soothing sound. The waterfall with the backdrop of mountain, rocks and trees was a beautiful sight to behold. Pls note if you plan to hike up all the way to the top of Mount Misen, there are no restrooms until you get to the top where the observatory is and it’s a fairly long hike. Also pls bring water for the hike.

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