Why go
- Island in Japan.
- Served by Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK).
History
Itsukushima (厳島) is an island in the western part of the Inland Sea of Japan, located in the northwest of Hiroshima Bay. It is popularly known as Miyajima (宮島), which in Japanese means "Shrine Island". The island is one of Hayashi Gahō's Three Views of Japan specified in 1643. Itsukushima is part of the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture. The island was part of the former town of Miyajima before the 2005 merger with Hatsukaichi.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- All Nippon Airways NH (737, 737-800) · 1 route: Tokyo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- All Nippon Airways NH (A320, 737) · 1 route: Tokyo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: IWK has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Tokyo). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Miyajima Ferry Terminal, 3.6 km); routes include JR Miyajima Ferry, Miyajima Matsudai Ferry, Miyajima Matsudai Ferry(Ro-Ro Ferry).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Itsukushima, Japan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.