Hiroshima City

One of the most popular destinations to visit from Hiroshima is Miyajima. Officially called Itsukushima, the island has a collection of temples and shrines — including the iconic Itsukushima Shrine — and is home to wild deer. It’s an ideal place for a day trip while you’re in Hiroshima. Reaching Miyajima from Hiroshima If you have a JR Pass, the best way to reach Miyajima may be to take the JR Sanyo line to Miyajimaguchi and then the JR Miyajima Ferry. The ferry trip lasts just 10 minutes. If you don’t have a JR Pass, you may prefer to take a ferry directly from Hiroshima. From downtown Hiroshima, it’s less than a 10-minute walk to Motoyasubashi Pier next to the Peace Memorial Park, where you can take the Aquanet Direct Ferry. The journey takes about 40 minutes (depending on the tide), and it’s a scenic route. A final option is to take the First Beach Co. Ltd. ferry from Hiroshima Port, which stops at the Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima and sometimes at Kannon Pier and The Outlets Hiroshima. You may find it’s worth buying a Hiroshima Tourist Pass, including ferries, buses, and streetcars in Hiroshima and Miyajima. Itsukushima Shrine A…