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Miyajima is known as an island of the gods, floating upon the peaceful Seto Inland Sea.

As well as the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine, famed for its huge, vermillion torii shrine gate, there are many historical sites on the island.

In addition to these, there are plenty of other highlights such as Miyajima Public Aquarium, which focuses on the marine life of the Seto Inland Sea, and Mount Misen, with stunning scenery from the summit which can be reached by a ropeway car and a walk.

The area also boasts many local delicacies, so visitors can enjoy dining as they explore on foot!

 

Kintaikyo Bridge is a nationally-designated Place of Scenic Beauty and one of Japan’s three greatest bridges. It is a wooden five-arched structure that spans the clear waters of the Nishiki River.

The bridge is approximately 193 meters long (approximately 210 meters along the bridge face), and roughly 5 meters wide.

It was built using the “Kigumi” joinery technique, employing girder binders and clamps. The exquisite and unique arched bridge structure is considered to be faultless even when viewed from the perspective of modern bridge engineering.

A variety of vividly colorful seasonal scenery can be enjoyed here, from the cherry blossoms in Spring, the cormorant fishing and fireworks in Summer, the Autumn foliage of Mount Shiroyama’s virgin forest, to the blanket of snow in Winter.