Miyajima Island

Asia » Japan » Hiroshima » Miyajima
September 26th 2014

Published: November 2nd 2014

It was suggested to me that I might like visiting Miyajima island, so after fully exploring the A-Bomb Dome and Peace Park in Hiroshima, decided to take the ferry over and see the island. I was not disappointed. Loved the shrines there, the inquisitive yet apathetic deer, the calorie burning rather steep hike up to Mt. Misen, then of course the views from Mt. Misen. I took the ferry from the Peace... Read Full Entry

Photos are below

Photos: 103, Displayed: 21

Comment Follow (0) Message

Doug Gschwind

Welcome to my travel blog. Thus far, I have shared a few of my recent trips, some highlights below : 1) Japan, Sep 2014. With the allure of a very foreign culture to me, non-English speaking, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Shinkansen (bullet trains), Tsukiji fish market, and Sumo wrestling, it was time for a two week break from life and traveled to Japan for the second half of September. Wow, what an amazing place, just loved every minute I spent there exploring. 2) On assignment in Berkeley, CA (Sep 2008 - Apr 2009). I explored the San Francisco Bay area in some detail during the weekends I was there ... full info

Blog Options

Top Photos Blog Map

Print Version

[blog=862875]

[blogger=62294]

Cairns

Heading back down now, still great views in the distance

Kuguri-iwa (Duck-under-rock)

More Cairns

Can I help you with that fly in your ear?

Koi

If you see a pond in Japan, especially in public places of interest, expect to find Koi/Carp within

Moss Grazing

This one was constantly annoyed by flies biting its ankles

Another moment of Zen

Ryokan Iwaso

If I were to consider staying on the island in the future, I would definitely stay here a few nights. Your moment of Zen guaranteed on a daily basis! http://www.iwaso.com/