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What to book before you travel to Miyajima?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length
WeekendOne weekTwo weeks

4 activities to book · about €18 per person

Miyajima

Days 1-7
Days 1-7Itsukushima ShrineLacquered corridors run 300 metres over the water, linking halls and a noh stage on the sea, on a plan dating from the 12th century.€2Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Miyajima RopewayTwo linked lines climb from Momijidani to Shishiiwa station at about 430 metres: small cabins over the canopy, then a larger car across the valley.€12Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Omotesando street and grilled oystersA covered shopping street from the pier to the shrine, with grilled Hiroshima oysters, momiji manju baked on the spot, and a 7.7-metre rice paddle.€3Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Senjokaku and the five-storey pagodaA huge sutra hall of 857 tatami begun by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1587 and left unfinished at his death, with no ceiling or front walls.€1Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: The floating torii of Itsukushima · Mount Misen · Daisho-in Temple · Momijidani Park

All activities in Miyajima on GetYourGuide

Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Miyajima cost?

€18 per person if you do them all, across 4 bookings. The most expensive is "Miyajima Ropeway" at €12, the cheapest "Senjokaku and the five-storey pagoda" at €1. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Miyajima without booking anything?

4 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with The floating torii of Itsukushima, Mount Misen, Daisho-in Temple, Momijidani Park. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

📒 The free printable Miyajima guide: itinerary, map, where to sleep→ 🗓️ Best time to visit Miyajima, month by month→ 🎟️ What to book: all our destinations→