My entire trip to Japan was unforgettable but if I had to remember only one day, it would be that day on the island of Miyajima, next to Hiroshima. The whole area is absolutely gorgeous, with its many temples, the little streets of the village and the stunning view from the top of the mountains. If you’re travelling to Japan, Miyajima should definitely be part of your itinerary!

🇫🇷 Mon voyage au Japon fut extraordinaire de bout en bout, mais si je devais n’en retenir qu’une seule journée, ce serait probablement celle passée sur l’île de Miyajima près d’Hiroshima. C’est un endroit absolument magnifqu, avec ses nombreux temples, les petites rues du village et les points de vue époustouflants du haut des montagnes. Si vous visitez le Japon, faites en sorte de passer par Miyajima !

Miyajima, the most beautiful island of Japan

The are a lot of wild hinds on Miyajima; wild, but not really timid. Be careful if you’re carrying food!

A statue on Miyajima with pink cherry blossoms in the background

The statue of a lion, Miyajima

The famous “floatin” torii of Miyajima

Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima

Itsukushima Shrine and the red torii, Miyajima

Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima

Itsukushima Shrine and the five-storied pagoda, Miyajima

The torii of Miyajima

Cherry blossoms in Miyajima

Kiyomori Shrine, Miyajima

Five-storied pagodda of Miyajima

Hukoku Shrine and the five-storied pagoda

A view of Miyajima: the five-storied pagoda, Hukoku Shrine and the red torii

A restaurant in black&white, Miyajima

Octopus on Miyajima

The five-storied pagoda of Miyajima above cherry blossoms

Daishoin temple, Miyajima

Daishoin Temple, Miyajima

Daishoin temple, Miyajima

Daishoin temple, Miyajima

Daishoin temple, Miyajima

Daishoin temple, Miyajima

Daishoin temple, Miyajima

Daishoin temple, Miyajima

Daishoin temple, Miyajima

Daishoin temple, Miyajima

Henjokutsu cave, Daishoin temple, Miyajima

Daishoin temple, Miyajima

Daishoin temple, Miyajima

Daishoin temple, Miyajima

Daishoin temple, Miyajima

Daishoin temple, Miyajima

Daishoin temple, Miyajima

The beginning of the path leading to Mt Misen

Daishoin temple, Miyajima

Climbing to the top of Mt Misen

A gate protecting Mt Misen

On top of Mt Misen, the highest mountain of Miyajima

The view from Mt Misen

The view from Mt Misen with Hiroshima in the background

The view from Mt Misen

The ferry to Miyajima at sunset