Miyajima Water Fireworks
Medium crowdChugokuHatsukaichi, Hiroshima
Date
Mid August
Shells
5,000+
Region
Chugoku
About this festival
Fireworks launched over the sea near the famous floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. One of Japan's most scenic fireworks settings.
Highlights
- ✓Floating torii backdrop
- ✓Sea-view fireworks
- ✓UNESCO World Heritage site
- ✓Intimate atmosphere
Getting There
Miyajimaguchi Station, then ferry to Miyajima island
⭐ Why visit this spot
- ✓Fireworks launched from the sea with the famous floating torii of Itsukushima Shrine as backdrop — possibly Japan's most picturesque hanabi.
- ✓UNESCO World Heritage location adds cultural weight beyond the fireworks themselves.
- ✓Smaller scale (~5,000 shells) but the unique setting more than compensates.
- ✓Combines naturally with Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park as a 2-day Western Honshu itinerary.
🚄 Getting there in detail
- Nearest station
- Miyajimaguchi (JR Sanyo Line / Hiroden) — 30 min from Hiroshima Station
- Walk from station
- 5 min walk + 10 min ferry from Miyajimaguchi Station to Miyajima island
- Train frequency
- JR Sanyo every 10–20 min; ferries every 10–15 min during festival
- Payment
- JR + IC; ferry ¥200 (IC + cash); island shops mostly cash + IC
- 🧳 Luggage storage
- Use Hiroshima Station lockers — Miyajimaguchi has very limited storage
⏰ Best time of day: Show starts ~7:40 PM; arrive on island by 4 PM as ferries get packed
📍 Location
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🍴Food & Drink(5)
- Food
Grilled Oyster Stalls (Yakigaki)★★★★★4.4
Miyajima's signature food — grilled fresh.
💡 Hiroshima Bay produces 60% of Japan's oysters. Grilled fresh on the spot with butter or ponzu. Pair with sake or local beer.
⏱️ Along main street💴 ¥500–1,500🕒 9:00–18:00📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Reichan★★★★☆4.5
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki with layered noodles.
💡 Unlike Osaka's mixed style, Hiroshima okonomiyaki layers cabbage, pork, noodles, and egg separately on the grill. English picture menu.
⏱️ 30 min by ferry+train💴 ¥1,000–2,000🕒 11:00–21:00📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Anago Meshi Ueno (Conger Eel Rice)★★★★☆4.6
Miyajima specialty — saltwater eel over rice.
💡 Famous railway bento since 1901. Saltwater anago (conger eel) grilled and glazed over a bed of seasoned rice. Local pride dish.
⏱️ Mainland side💴 ¥1,800–3,000🕒 10:30–19:00📍 Google Maps → - Food
Momiji Manju (Maple Leaf Cake)★★★★★4.4
Miyajima's iconic souvenir sweet.
💡 Maple-leaf-shaped sponge cakes filled with red bean, custard, or cheese. Buy them fresh at the original Yamadaya factory shop on the island.
⏱️ On island💴 ¥120–200 each🕒 9:00–18:00📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Tsukemen (Hiroshima Style)★★★★★4.4
Cold spicy dipping noodles unique to Hiroshima.
💡 Hiroshima invented this version — cold thick noodles dipped in fiery red chili-soy sauce. Customize spice level. Distinctive local style.
⏱️ Mainland side💴 ¥900–1,400🕒 Most 11:00–21:00📍 Google Maps →
🏛️Culture & Sights(2)
- Culture
Itsukushima Shrine★★★★☆4.6
UNESCO World Heritage shrine that appears to float.
💡 Walk the boardwalks built over the sea. At high tide the shrine seems to float; at low tide you can walk to the giant torii. Check tide tables before visiting.
⏱️ On island💴 ¥300🕒 6:30–18:00📍 Google Maps → - Culture
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum★★★★☆4.8
Powerful museum on the atomic bombing.
💡 Sobering and essential context for the region. Allow 2–3 hours and emotional space. Multiple language audio guides available.
⏱️ Day-before visit💴 ¥200🕒 8:30–18:00 (until 19:00 Aug)📍 Google Maps →
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