The Miyajima Aquarium, also called the Miyajima Public Aquarium (宮島水族館), is a small aquarium located on the western side of the Island of Miyajima. This small aquarium offers families a great place to explore, have fun, and learn about the nearby Seto Island Sea of Japan.
The aquarium spans across 2 floors, and about 13,000 sea creatures across 350 species. It showcases regional species found nearby such as It showcases regional species such as oysters, sea bream, and spotted garden eels – including an exhibit of a traditional Oyster Raft, as Miyajima is famous for it’s Oysters.
Explore Miyajima
Top Attractions
Itsukushima Shrine
Scenic shrine famous for the floating torii gate
Daisho-in
Ancient temple on Miyajjma
Senjokaku Pavilion
Wooden pavilion overlooking Miyajima
Mt.Misen & Miyajima Ropeway
Scenic views of the Seto Inland Sea
Momijidani Park
Relaxing park on Miyajima
Hours and Admission
- Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm (Last entry at 4:00pm)
- 1420 JPY
- Average Time Spent: 1-2 Hours
- Official Website
Access
The Miyajima Aquarium can be found about a 5 minute walk past the Itsukushima Shrine. Simply follow the coastline along past the shrine, and you’ll be there in just a few minutes.
To get to Miyajima, you need to catch a ferry onto the island. Both JR West Miyajima Ferry, and the Miyajima Matsudai Kisen Ferry. Both offer more or less the same experience and cost the same. One notable difference between the two operators, is that the fare on the JR West Miyajima Ferry is covered by some JR Rail Passes.
From Hiroshima, take the JR Sanyo Line to Miyajimaguchi Station, from there, the ferry terminal is just outside.
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Where to Stay
Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto
Stunning hotel located in the heart of Miyajima, only a short walk from all of the island's top attractions.
Sakuraya
Ryokan located near the Miyajima ferry terminal, renowned for the remarkable sea views.
Hotel Miyajima Villa
Popular Japanese style hotel with beautiful wooden interior, found ont he quiet back streets of Miyajima.
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