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Itsukushima Iroha
Hiroshima
A modern ryokan on Miyajima's main street, a few minutes' walk from the shrine, with terrace views toward the torii.
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Hiroshima pairs its moving Peace Memorial with Miyajima, where ryokan look out at the great floating torii gate.
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Hiroshima
A modern ryokan on Miyajima's main street, a few minutes' walk from the shrine, with terrace views toward the torii.
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Hiroshima
A grand Miyajima ryokan open since 1854, set in gardens by the Momijidani maple valley, with cottage rooms.
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Hiroshima
A small ryokan on Miyajima whose rooms overlook the shrine's torii gate.
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Hiroshima
A hot-spring ryokan near Miyajima's five-story pagoda.
Hiroshima is a lively, rebuilt city with a famous food scene, and its Peace Memorial Park and museum are essential, sobering visits. Most travelers also spend time on Miyajima, an island 45 minutes away whose vermilion shrine and torii gate appear to float on the sea at high tide.
The city has mostly modern business hotels. For something special, spend the night on Miyajima: once the day-trippers leave, the island's lanes, deer and lantern-lit shrine are beautifully quiet.
Check the tide tables to see the torii at both high and low tide. Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, layered with noodles, is the local dish.
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We list 4 boutique hotels in Hiroshima, including Itsukushima Iroha, Iwaso and Jukeiso.
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