Miyajima off limits to visitors during G7 Summit

The island of Miyajima, home to the Itsukushima UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be closed to visitors during the G7

Miyajima Celebratory Fireworks

Bugaku classical court dance that date from the 12th century performed at Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima.

A few tidbits of info that we hope will make your New Year jaunt to Miyajima a memorable one.

Restoration work on Itsukushima Shrine’s floating shrine gate on Miyajima that began in June 2019 was officially completed today, December

Fireworks displays to commemorate the completion of Miyajima’s great shrine gate’s major restoration on three evenings in January 2023.

Fireworks displays to commemorate the completion of Miyajima’s great shrine gate’s major restoration on three evenings in January 2023.

Fireworks displays to commemorate the completion of Miyajima’s great shrine gate’s major restoration on three evenings in January 2023.

29-year-old professional powerboat racer Tatsuya Nakata died as the result of an accident in race at the Miyajima Boat Race stadium on November 6.

From October 1, most visitors will be paying more for their ferry rides to Miyajima as a new tourist tax comes into effect.