Tag Archives: hiroshima to miyajima

The Quirky Temple On Miyajima Missed By Many Visitors

Posted on May 3, 2022 by tokyofox

  The number one reason most people visit Miyajima is of course to see the floating torii gate which is part of Itsukushima Shrine. I have been to Miyajima a fair few times over the years and thought I knew … Continue reading →

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Hiroshima 2016-17 Pt II: Away Days

Posted on January 16, 2017 by tokyofox

Miyajima-guchi station is the gateway to Miyajima and it’s World Heritage listed Itsukushima Shrine. Almost everyone arriving at the station is about to visit the island but not Tokyo Fox though! One likes to do things differently and so I headed in … Continue reading →

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Parents In Japan 2016 Pt II: Hiroshima

Posted on May 29, 2016 by tokyofox

  Both my parents agreed that, family stuff aside, the highlight of their holiday to Japan was our day trip to Miyajima where we all climbed Mount Misen. On my last few visits to see the in-laws I’ve been seeking out … Continue reading →

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Hiroshima 2013 Pt I: Miyajima

Posted on May 9, 2013 by tokyofox

Having arrived back from Vietnam early morning we returned home for a few hours before leaving mid afternoon on the Shinkansen (only my second time to ride on the bullet train) heading 500 miles west to Hiroshima. This wasn’t actually … Continue reading →

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