Miyajima and deers of God
Miyajima is a small island located in Hiroshima Bay, Japan, and is famous for its floating torii gate, one of Japan's most iconic landmarks and third priest place in all of Japan.
Visiting Miyajima is easy with a regular 15min ferry. Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back to the 6th century is the main attraction. Its iconic torii gate appears to float on the water during high tide, and is accessible on foot during low tide.
There are other landmark attractions but perhaps the second most fascinating thing to see is the wild dear! They are considered a divine animal and roam freely. They purposefully approach visitors in search of food. Be careful though - they will eat everything, including your papers, hair and clothing if you let them!
Miyajima is famous for its oysters, which are considered some of the best in Japan. The island has many street vendors selling local specialties such as momiji manju - maple leaf-shaped cakes filled with sweet bean paste, and "deer poop ice cream". I'd recommend spending at least two hours on the island or longer if you'd like to stay for a meal.
Radio and TV Line 2 swayed for about an hour to reach Miyajima Exit, and then took a 10-minute ferry to the Yandao Shrine that was in my heart. Watching the red bird house getting closer and closer, everything was worth it. Weekends are tourists, but everyone is not slow, there are fawns along the road, and they will not rush to the crowd like Nara fawns, and they are also walking leisurely. The low tide time is going to be night, so there is no chance to wait until that late. Thinking, will come again in the future.
Sanjing-Miyajima, Japan. Yandao Shrine ⛩️ punch in. It's not a holiday now, there are not many tourists, it's good to stroll around. The island's fawn 🦌 is very friendly. Will not chase after what to eat. The huge red wooden bird house is the largest wooden bird house in Japan.
When I was on a business trip to Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, I took a train to Miyajima and crossed by ferry. I drank the specialty Ana rice and beer for lunch, and then went to the aquarium while hanging out. Dan 々 The sun went down and spent a relaxing time watching the sunset and torii gates. On the way back, I drank oyster fry and several items and beer and went home, but it was a valuable experience to see the sunset slowly sinking.
One of the three views of Japan, a place not to be missed to visit Hiroshima
One of three views of Miyashima, Hiroshima, Japan.