Travel in Hiroshima
Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine · 嚴島神社
At Itsukushima Shrine, view the torii towards the sea from the corridors. High tide brings water around the shrine and torii; low tide exposes ground around the gate.
Visitor information
Admission
Shrine admission is JPY 300 for adults, JPY 200 for senior high school students and JPY 100 for elementary and junior high school students. The treasure hall charges the same fees separately. Combined shrine and treasure hall tickets cost JPY 500, JPY 300 and JPY 150 respectively.
Opening hours
Hours are 06:30–18:00 from 1 March to 14 October; 06:30–17:30 from 15 October to 30 November and from 4 January to the end of February; and 06:30–17:00 in December. Last entry is 17:30, 17:00 and 16:30 respectively. The shrine opens year-round; see the separate 1–3 January hours.
What to see at Itsukushima Shrine
Views change with water levels
The same torii looks different with changing water levels. Check tourism association tide guidance according to whether you want high-water views or a closer walk at low tide.
How to get to Itsukushima Shrine
From Hiroshima Station, take a JR Sanyo Line train towards Iwakuni and get off at Miyajimaguchi Station. Walk about 10 minutes to the passenger terminal, then take the JR ferry for about 10 minutes to Miyajima. The shrine is about a 15-minute walk from the island ferry landing. Allow time for walking, ferry waits and the crossing in addition to the train journey. Follow the one-way route inside the shrine.
Visiting tips
For a closer approach to the torii
Walking beneath the torii depends on that day's water levels and on-site conditions. Follow access guidance even if the ground looks exposed.
Ferry fares and Miyajima visitor tax
JR Miyajima Ferry adult fare is JPY 200 one way or JPY 400 return. JPY 100 visitor tax on island arrival and JPY 300 shrine admission are separate. Valid Kansai–Hiroshima or Sanyo–San'in passes cover JR ferry fares, but visitor tax still applies. Do not assume other ferry operators are covered.
JR Miyajima Ferry standard fares and visitor tax JR West Kansai–Hiroshima pass coverage, price and eligibility JR West Sanyo–San'in pass coverage, price and eligibility
1–3 January hours
1 January: 00:00–18:30. 2–3 January: 06:30–18:30. Last entry is 18:00 on all three days. Year-round opening is listed, but events or disasters may change operations.
Questions about Itsukushima Shrine
Can I walk beneath the torii?
You can walk beneath it when water levels are low enough and on-site access is permitted. This is not always possible, so check tides for your visit date and follow on-site guidance.
Official sources
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- Open Itsukushima Shrine official information ·
- Sailing timetable ·
- Walks between station, pier and shrine ·
- JR Miyajima Ferry standard fares and visitor tax ·
- JR West Kansai–Hiroshima pass coverage, price and eligibility ·
- JR West Sanyo–San'in pass coverage, price and eligibility ·
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