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Guide to Miyajima Using Your
Japan Rail Pass
Miyajima is one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations because of its many amazing scenic spots, particularly Itsukushima
Shrine and its large, orange tori gate that seem to float on water during a high tide.
How to access Miyajima with a JR Pass
Hiroshima provides quick and convenient access to Miyajima Island. With your Japan Rail Pass, you can go to Miyajima without having to pay
extra fees.
1. If you are coming from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, or some other distant city, take a Shinkansen to Hiroshima Station. Travel from Tokyo takes
about five hours, while the trip from Osaka or Kyoto takes about two and half hours.
2. From Hiroshima Station, take a JR Sanyo Line train going to Miyajimaguchi Station. The trip takes about 30 minutes.
3. Exit Miyajimaguchi Station and follow the signs that point to the ferry port nearby. It should only take about three minutes to walk there.
4. At the ferry terminal, show your JR Pass to staff, and wait in line for the next JR Ferry. They operate every 15 minutes. Check out this site:
http://jr-miyajimaferry.co.jp/timetable/ for the JR Ferry timetable.
5. The cruise is quite short, so you should arrive at the Miyajima ferry terminal in about 10 minutes.
What to see in Miyajima
Miyajima is home to several attractions that could take an entire day or even two to explore thoroughly. And, because they are situated close
to each other, exploring on foot is the best way to go.
Itsukushima Shrine
About a 10-minute walk from the Miyajima Ferry Terminal, Itsukushima Shrine is a centuries-old Shinto Shrine with a huge torii gate, both of
which appear to float in the sea during a high tide. The shrine is comprised of a main hall, a prayer hall, a theatre stage, and numerous buildings
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