Miyajima is a relatively small island and, moreover, largely uninhabited and inaccessible.

This is one of the reasons why walking is the main way to get around the island.

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On foot

The only town, Miyajimacho, is very small and can be walked through in 15 minutes.

There are signposted walking trails leading up Mount Misenand along the coast, and hiking is, in fact, one of the main activities that attract tourists to Miyajima.

In the ‘Activities’ section, you’ll find a map of the main walking routes on the island.

Cable car

You can significantly shorten your journey to the island’s highest point, Mount Misen, by taking a system of two suspended cable cars.

The cable car runs every day all year round from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm, with the last ascent at 4.00 pm.

Tickets cannot be booked online. You can buy them on the spot using a card or in cash.

• Single ticket – 1 100 jpy
• Return ticket – 2 000 jpy

Holders of the Visit Hiroshima Tourist Pass (valid for one day or multiple days) are entitled to a discount on a return ticket of 200 jpy.

Official website:miyajima-ropeway.info

Bus

There are two bus routes operating on Miyajima.

To the lower station of the cable car

The bus runs only a very short route, stopping near Itsukushima Shrine.

• It runs from 9.30 am to 4.50 pm every 20 minutes
• The fare is free
• Journey time approx. 3 minutes / walking time approx. 8 minutes
• Further details: miyajima-ropeway.info/access

Aquarium – harbour – east coast

Minibuses run from the aquarium via the harbour to Suginoura Bay, wherethe Miyajima Seaside Hotel ***is located, and some services continue on toTsutsumigaura Beach

• They run from approximately 7.30 am to 5.30 pm
• Fare 300 jpy s (cash only)
• Approximate timetable: miyajima.or.jp/timetable