Location: Hatsukaichi
Top Things to do in Hatsukaichi
Top Restaurants in Hatsukaichi
Things to do in Hatsukaichi, Chugoku: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Hatsukaichi is a city of some 120,000 people located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The name derives from a market traditionally held on the 20th of each month with hatsuka meaning "20th day" and ichi translating to "market".
Restaurants in Hatsukaichi
1. Itsukushima Shrine
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4.5 based on 3,503 reviews
The famous shrine built on stilts with its torii gate set in the sea.
Reviewed By Sparkie09 - Goa, India
Was such an experience visiting this shrine in Miyajima...walking through the path and an old gate and the sight of the floating Tori gate in the sea and the temple itself on stilts...to beat the high tides.
2. Miyajima
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4.5 based on 4,815 reviews
Scenic site that includes the Itsukushima Shrine, Otorii Gate and visit to Mt. Misen.
Reviewed By iluv2eatntravel - San Diego, United States
It is nearly impossible to humanly describe the magnitude of what fascinating Miyajima island can offer - one has to experience it first hand. Definitely should be at the top of the list of any visit to Hiroshima. Please plan ahead as you would need a minimum of at least half a day as it should be enjoyed in a unhurried manner. It just seems that time slowed down on the island. If you can, go early and stay late. The island itself is amazingly explorable. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes. The buildings, especially the Itsukushima Shine with its gigantic ‘floating’ torii gate and nearby temples and pagodas have beautiful architectures that blends into the natural surroundings of sea, lush forests, and the misty Mount Misen. Wild and friendly deers roam its street freely. The residents of Miyajima were super friendly. Miyajima’s quaint town is filled with rustic buildings of shops and restaurants. Seafood served in the restaurants were delicious especially the grilled oysters freshly harvested in local waters. There are also some very scenic (potentially challenging) hiking trails up Mt Misen. If time is of the essence, and you are not able to hike the entire elevation of Mt Misen, take the ropeway up to near the top and then hike the rest of the way to the summit for some spell binding views at 1755 feet.
3. Daishoin Temple
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4.5 based on 596 reviews
Reviewed By HarryTours_Official - Cologne, Germany
What I like about Japanese religion and its places of worship is that they treat them serious. In terms of cleanliness, architectural beauty and uniqueness of style and craftsmanship are they really wondrous sights to behold and therefore always worth a visit. Then again they don't seem to dogmatic about it and don't try to convert you every step along the way. Same goes for Daishoin temple, which was a spectacular sight in fall colors and, by the way, made for some of our best photos taken during our Japan trip. Absolute pleasure this place!
4. Shishiiwa Tenbodai
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4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By ManniOz - Melbourne, Australia
Miyajima is a beautiful island. Hihgly recommend riding the ropeway/cable car up for stunning views of the mainland and other islands.
5. Itsukushima Shrine Torii
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4.5 based on 533 reviews
Reviewed By danielncf0717 - Taipei, Taiwan
What pops into people's mind when one thinks of the country Japan? Mt Fuji, Hot Spring, Kimono, the list goes on and on, and I bet a lot of people will think of Japanese Torii Gates, the beautiful architectures commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine. If you like Torii and you are planning to go to Hiroshima, don't ever miss this magnificent Torii in the sea! On the island Miyajima, there is this famous Itsukushima Shrine with an enormous Torii in the sea, and if you stay long enough and time it right, you can approach it when the tide goes out. It's currently under renovation though
6. Mount Misen Obsevatory
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By iluv2eatntravel - San Diego, United States
After spending over an hour climbing Mt Misen (ropeway was not operational that day), seeing the Mount Misen Observatory was a welcoming sight knowing that we have made it to the top. It also has restroom facilities and a drink vending machine and a visitor center/office on the ground floor - probably the only stop with restroom facilities throughout entire hike to the top. The top floor of the observatory provides the extra few feet of evaluation which enabled us to view even more of the most breathtaking scenery of amazing Miyajima, the ocean and nearby Hiroshima. Just a wonderful pit stop to rest up and enjoying the views before making our way down.
7. Senjokaku
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4.0 based on 481 reviews
Reviewed By raquel9e - Denver, United States
Under the roof of the shrine there is just one big floor space that you can walk through to view all the painting on the rafters. There was a collection of giant rice paddles as well. It's open all the way around, so you can get great views of Itsukushima Shrine, the 5-story pagoda, and the sea. If you walk toward the bathrooms you can actually see the structure under the shrine, giant wooden beams resting on large rocks.
8. Misenhondo
9. Takinokoji
10. Miyama Shrine
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