Fallen blossoms like snow
Nature saw fit to match the eagerly anticipated peak of this year’s cherry blossom blooms with some spectacular storms and
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Miyajima
Up and Down Miyajima: Climbing Mt. Misen
I spent some time recently perched, cross-legged on one of mount Misen’s ancient rocks, listening to the wind and the
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Miyajima Aquarium
The recently revamped Miyajima Aquarium (Suizo-kan) is a family-friendly activity for anyone visiting Miyajima island. Originally built in the 1980’s, it
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Serene Daisho-in
The walk towards Daisho-in temple from the ferry port is relatively short and very enjoyable. When I was there in
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Kiyomori Matsuri Festival
Every year in March, a Heian costume parade is held on Miyajima to give thanks to Taira no Kiyomori who
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Fire Walking Ritual at Daigan-ji Temple, Miyajima
Every year on the November 3 ‘Culture Day’ holiday, an impressive fire walking ritual takes place in the forecourt of
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Mikuniya Guesthouse
There’s nothing quite like being able to wander the quiet backstreets of one of the most famous islands in Japan
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Miyajima Tondo Festival
The mound of New Year decorations and previous year’s good luck amulets to be set aflame at Miyajima’s seaside Tondo
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You’ve done the Ōtorii, Itsukushima-jinja, the temples and pagodas, and you may have been to the top of Mt. Misen.
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Leaves starting to turn on Miyajima
The leaves are starting to turn and the crowds beginning to build on Miyajima. Here are a few snaps from
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