Miyajima is one of the top three scenic spots of Japan and has lots of visitors. It is located in the inland sea of Japan and is reached by a 10-min ferry ride from the mainland.


Oysters are farmed in the inland sea and roasted oysters are a specialty.


Soo with Shinko, the innkeeper of Yamaichi-Bekkan inn, a small Japanese style inn on the island.


We planned our visit to Miyajima so that we could watch the Miyajima water fireworks.


Deer roam freely about the island and monkeys entertain tourists up in the hills.