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Ukiha to Itsukushima

Updated: March 14, 2024 09:25 PM
Itsukushima

Ukiha + Itsukushima

Language

Japanese

Currency

Japanese Yen (JPY)

Distance

About 1,000 km (621 miles)

How to Reach

By plane:

  • Fly to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and take a train to Ukiha
  • Fly to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) and take a train to Itsukushima
By train:
  • Take the Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo to Hakata Station and transfer to a local train to Ukiha
  • Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Hiroshima Station and transfer to a local train to Itsukushima
By bus:
  • Take a bus from Fukuoka to Ukiha
  • Take a bus from Hiroshima to Itsukushima

Expenses

Accommodation:

  • Budget: 2,000-3,000 JPY per night
  • Mid-range: 3,000-5,000 JPY per night
  • Luxury: 5,000 JPY and up per night
Food:
  • Budget: 1,000-2,000 JPY per day
  • Mid-range: 2,000-3,000 JPY per day
  • Luxury: 3,000 JPY and up per day
Transportation:
  • Budget: 2,000-3,000 JPY per day
  • Mid-range: 3,000-5,000 JPY per day
  • Luxury: 5,000 JPY and up per day

Best time to go

Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) are the best times to visit Ukiha and Itsukushima. The weather is mild and pleasant during these seasons, and the scenery is beautiful.

What to Eat

Ukiha:

  • Ukiha tea
  • Ukiha beef
  • Ukiha soba
Itsukushima:
  • Oysters
  • Anago (conger eel)
  • Momiji Manju (maple leaf-shaped buns)

Where to Go

Ukiha:

  • Ukiha Tea Museum
  • Ukiha Ukiha Park
  • Ukiha Dam
Itsukushima:
  • Itsukushima Shrine
  • Miyajima Aquarium
  • Mount Misen

FAQ

Can I visit Ukiha and Itsukushima in one day?

It is possible to visit both Ukiha and Itsukushima in one day, but it will be a long and tiring day. It is better to spend at least one night in each place.

What is the best way to get around Ukiha and Itsukushima?

The best way to get around Ukiha is by bus or taxi. The best way to get around Itsukushima is by ferry or on foot.

What are the opening hours of Itsukushima Shrine?

Itsukushima Shrine is open from 6:30am to 6pm every day.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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