Matsuyama Airport 3 hr 40
Momijidani Park (53 min)
Tranquil park with hundreds of maple trees, known for fall colors, plus a traditional inn & eatery. Benimansaku-no-yu (4 min)
Hot spring facility overlooking the strait with indoor & outdoor baths, a terrace & a restaurant. Miyajima Public Aquarium (56 min)
Compact, family-friendly aquarium with whale tanks, penguin pools, sea lion shows & a picnic area. Itsukushima Floating Torii Gate (Temporarily Under Construction) (53 min)
One of Japan's most revered sites, this ancient Shinto shrine seems to float on water at high tide. Daishoin (56 min)
Venerable Buddhist temple complex, founded in 806 CE, with many halls & carved stone images. Hiroshima Botanical Garden (22 min)
Sprawling botanical garden featuring seasonal flowers, a tropical greenhouse & an orchid exhibit. Senjokaku Pavilion (53 min)
Wooden Momoyama-period shrine commissioned by samurai Toyotomi Hideyoshi, overlooking the sea. Daiganji (56 min)
Intimate, traditional temple from the 1200s, with several statues of the Buddha & goddess Benzaiten. Mount Misen (1 hr 14)
Paths & cable car rides lead up to this mountain peak with views that stretch as far as Hiroshima. Ninoshima (1 hr 24)
Small, mountainous island with ferries from Hiroshima, popular for hiking, fishing & sandy beaches. Kintai Bridge (24 min)
200-meter wooden span comprising 5 arches with ornate timberwork, dating to 1673 & since rebuilt. Miyajima Omotesandō Shōtengai (Kiyomori-dōri) (52 min)
Lively stretch lined with souvenir shops & street-food stalls serving dishes like grilled oysters. Itsukushima Shrine (54 min)
Venerable 16th-century Shinto shrine, famed for an iconic orange gate that floats at high tide. Iwakuni Castle (26 min)
Striking, 4-story castle known for its scenic mountain views & samurai sword exhibits. Tsutsumigaura Nature Park (54 min)
Coastal green space with campgrounds, beaches, walking & cycling paths & deer spotting. | 
