Miyajima Visitor Tax starts October 1

Tourists and visitors to the island of Miyajima will be have to pay a little extra from October 1, a

Miyajima Kangen-sai

The Kangen-sai is the most elaborate festival held on the sacred island of Miyajima. Introduced by Heike warlord Taira-no-kiyomori in

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

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

Time your visit to Miyajima to maximum effect by checking our Miyajima tide timetables for when you can see the

Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima has announced that restoration of its great “floating” torii gate will be completed by the end of this year.

The Momote-sai on Miyajima is a ritual archery festival that takes place in the forest at Ōmoto Shrine every year on January 20.

Miyajima’s chinkasai is an impressive fire prevention festival held on New Year’s Eve. From midnight on December 31st, through the

Annual mantoe candle festival at Daishoin Temple on Miyajima.