Things to do in Hiroshima Prefecture, Chugoku: The Best Islands

May 21, 2021 Karren Gelb

Hiroshima Prefecture (広島県, Hiroshima-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region on Honshu island. The capital is the city of Hiroshima. It has a population of around 2.8 million.
Restaurants in Hiroshima Prefecture

1. Miyajima

Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi 738-8501 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 829-30-9141 http://visit-miyajima-japan.com/en/
Excellent
73%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,815 reviews

Miyajima

Scenic site that includes the Itsukushima Shrine, Otorii Gate and visit to Mt. Misen.

Reviewed By iluv2eatntravel - San Diego, United States

It is nearly impossible to humanly describe the magnitude of what fascinating Miyajima island can offer - one has to experience it first hand. Definitely should be at the top of the list of any visit to Hiroshima. Please plan ahead as you would need a minimum of at least half a day as it should be enjoyed in a unhurried manner. It just seems that time slowed down on the island. If you can, go early and stay late. The island itself is amazingly explorable. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes. The buildings, especially the Itsukushima Shine with its gigantic ‘floating’ torii gate and nearby temples and pagodas have beautiful architectures that blends into the natural surroundings of sea, lush forests, and the misty Mount Misen. Wild and friendly deers roam its street freely. The residents of Miyajima were super friendly. Miyajima’s quaint town is filled with rustic buildings of shops and restaurants. Seafood served in the restaurants were delicious especially the grilled oysters freshly harvested in local waters. There are also some very scenic (potentially challenging) hiking trails up Mt Misen. If time is of the essence, and you are not able to hike the entire elevation of Mt Misen, take the ropeway up to near the top and then hike the rest of the way to the summit for some spell binding views at 1755 feet.

2. Okunoshima Island

Takehara Hiroshima Prefecture
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 466 reviews

Okunoshima Island

Reviewed By TakahashiNaoko - Kawasaki, Japan

There are 700 or more wild rabbits ???? that live on this island.I bought rabbit food at the convenience store ???? close to Tadanoumi station ???? JR Kure line,very small station.We can also buy rabbit food at a ferry terminal.You can’t buy it on the island. Rabbits are used to tourists,they come near to take food so don’t forget to buy ???? food absolutely ☝????Rabbits eat food from a palm of the hand.It’s so cute and made me feel appeased????????????

3. Sensui Island

Fukuyama 720-0202 Hiroshima Prefecture http://www.tomonoura.co.jp/sen/
Excellent
41%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 176 reviews

Sensui Island

4. Hyakkan Island

Tomonoura, Fukuyama Hiroshima Prefecture http://www.city.fukuyama.hiroshima.jp/site/sights-spots/31162.html
Excellent
33%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 18 reviews

Hyakkan Island

5. Ninoshima Island

Ninoshima, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-0017 Hiroshima Prefecture
Excellent
21%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 14 reviews

Ninoshima Island

6. Momo Island

Momoshimacho, Onomichi 722-0061 Hiroshima Prefecture http://momoshima.net/
Excellent
50%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
17%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 6 reviews

Momo Island

7. Mukaishima

1-15-1 Kubo, Onomichi 722-0045 Hiroshima Prefecture +81 848-48-0399
Excellent
19%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
40%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 75 reviews

Mukaishima

8. Ikunoshima Island

Higaishino, Osakikamijima-cho, Toyota-gun 725-0231 Hiroshima Prefecture
Excellent
50%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 2 reviews

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