On the train towards Miyajima. The train here was so cheap, only 240 yen (about $2) to go from one end of the track to the other, that was over 3o stops long! We loved Hiroshima even more because of this.
Waiting for the ferry to go to Miyajima
leaving towards Miyajima
Almost there
Arriving at Miyajima
The World Heritage monument
That thing behind me is called a torii. It's part of the Itsukshima Shrine for which Miyajima is most famous.
Itsukshima Shrine
When the tide comes in all of the mud behind me is covered with water. It's supposed to cool very beautiful, as if the shrine were floating on water. However, it didn't happen the whole time we were there.
There was a traditional wedding going on. Their dresses are always so beautiful
I don't know why the priest had balloons
I think this was Senjokaku. We didn't go in because we didn't want to pay the fee.
Japanese mailboxes. I think they're pretty cool looking. They remind me of fire hydrants
Two floor pagoda
One of my favorite panoramas at Miyajima
hehehe
There was an aquarium on the island. We didn't go in because we were certain we were going to go to the one in Osaka, we ended up not having time to go :(
Couple praying together
Okarina!! First thing I thought of was Zelda: Ocarina of Time, great game
Miyajima is also popular for its read bean (sweet) filled bread. The bread was in the shape of a maple leaf and a bit smaller than the palm of my hand. Tasty
We ate at this restaurant located in the middle of the forest. What I ordered wasn't that good but the location certainly made up for it. We had to take off our shoes and sit on pillows. The tables were outside so it was very pleasant.
Deer are everywhere and they are protected because they are believed to be messengers of Itsukshima Shrine. They're kind of wild and eat anything. One of them ripped a piece of Marce's map, she was just holding it and he came by and ate it.
We decided to climb Mt. Misen instead of taking the cable carts, they were expensive and we both love hiking. It was really tiring but definitely worth it. There was a really energetic kid walking with his parents close to us so that made it a lot better.
almost at the top
Finally there
One our way down we took another trail. It was actually older and a bit more challenging than the last. It was getting dark and we were hurrying because we were a little bit scared. It reminded me of an Indiana Jones movie or something like that. So cool.
A small reward for my efforts. Dango: roasted rice cakes with some sweet sauce. The best dango I had during my stay in Japan
On the ferry heading back to the hostel
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