Day 9: Miyajima

Miyajima excursion

Itsukushima Shrine visit, Senjokaku Pagoda visit, Shopping on Omotesando Street

Glide through the tranquil waters, past the iconic red Torii gate and into the realm of the sacred at the Itsukushima Shrine. As you step off the ferry you will be greeted by the “messengers of the deities”, or the tame Miyajima deer, that are always found wandering around the shrine. After visiting this impressive structure browse through the many craft stores, bakeries and street-food carts on Omotesando Street – see if you’re brave enough to sample a traditional dish of conger eel.