Matsuyama Airport 3 hr 40
Miyajima Omotesandō Shōtengai (Kiyomori-dōri) (53 min)
Lively stretch lined with souvenir shops & street-food stalls serving dishes like grilled oysters. Momijidani Park (53 min)
Tranquil park with hundreds of maple trees, known for fall colors, plus a traditional inn & eatery. Iwakuni Castle (26 min)
Striking, 4-story castle known for its scenic mountain views & samurai sword exhibits. Senjokaku Pavilion (53 min)
Wooden Momoyama-period shrine commissioned by samurai Toyotomi Hideyoshi, overlooking the sea. Tsutsumigaura Nature Park (54 min)
Coastal green space with campgrounds, beaches, walking & cycling paths & deer spotting. Miyajima Public Aquarium (57 min)
Compact, family-friendly aquarium with whale tanks, penguin pools, sea lion shows & a picnic area. Itsukushima Shrine (54 min)
Venerable 16th-century Shinto shrine, famed for an iconic orange gate that floats at high tide. Daishoin (56 min)
Venerable Buddhist temple complex, founded in 806 CE, with many halls & carved stone images. Daiganji (56 min)
Intimate, traditional temple from the 1200s, with several statues of the Buddha & goddess Benzaiten. Kintai Bridge (25 min)
200-meter wooden span comprising 5 arches with ornate timberwork, dating to 1673 & since rebuilt. Hiroshima Botanical Garden (22 min)
Sprawling botanical garden featuring seasonal flowers, a tropical greenhouse & an orchid exhibit. Itsukushima Floating Torii Gate (Temporarily Under Construction) (54 min)
One of Japan's most revered sites, this ancient Shinto shrine seems to float on water at high tide. Benimansaku-no-yu (3 min)
Hot spring facility overlooking the strait with indoor & outdoor baths, a terrace & a restaurant. Ninoshima (1 hr 24)
Small, mountainous island with ferries from Hiroshima, popular for hiking, fishing & sandy beaches. Mount Misen (1 hr 14)
Paths & cable car rides lead up to this mountain peak with views that stretch as far as Hiroshima. | 
