Join me as I explore the enchanting Miyajima Island, just a short journey from Hiroshima. Discover the delights of low tide clam digging where I unearth clams, shellfish, and oysters right from the seabed. Witness the iconic floating Otorii Gate and venture up Mount Misen for spectacular views. From friendly deer to spiritual temples, come with me on a full day of adventure and cultural immersion on one of Japan's most revered islands. Don't forget to subscribe for more travel stori …
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The narrator spends a day exploring Miyajima Island in Hiroshima, traveling by train and ferry. The journey includes foraging for shellfish during low tide, visiting the iconic floating Torii gate, hiking to the summit of Mount Misen to explore its spiritual heritage, and visiting the Itsukushima Shrine to experience the transition from the secular to the sacred.
Hey there, the next stop on my Japan trip is Hiroshima,
where I'll be spending a day on Miyajima Island.
From Hiroshima station, it's just a 30-minute train ride until the ferry terminal.
Then just follow the crowd and board the ferry ride to Miyajima Island.
As soon as I arrived on Miyajima, I saw deer everywhere.
Some are friendly and some are a bit too friendly.
Since I happened to visit during low tide,
strolling along the seabed was quite an experience.
Everyone seems to be digging for treasures in the sand.
So because right now it's low tide, everyone is here digging.
Let's see.
I had no idea what everyone was doing until I got closer.
You can find all sorts of clams, shellfish, and even oysters here.
Oh!
Razor clams are especially common, but finding them can be a bit tricky.
When you spot a small hole in the sand, it indicates a clam is underneath.
Sprinkle salt over the hole,
wait patiently,
and grab it quickly when it peeks out its head.
From the seabed, it's a short walk to the iconic Otori Gate,
which has stood here since 1875.
Right now it's low tide, but during high tide,
the water is actually as tall as me all the way up here.
Next, I'm going to catch the cable car to Mount Misen,
the highest peak on Miyajima Island.
Along the way, I'll pass through the beautiful Momijidani Park.
After the cable car, there's another 30-minute hike of a fairly steep trail
before reaching the summit of Mount Misen.
You know you're close when you reach several temple structures.
It is believed that Buddhism was first practiced on Mount Misen,
and it is easy to see the mountain's spiritual heritage
from the many temples and stone figures.
I think this might be the top.
Let's hope.
Never mind.
Grandpa is going up again.
We're here.
That's the roadway station.
That's Hiroshima.
After I got down from Misen, I made my way to Itsukushima Shrine.
The Otori Gate is now submerged in water,
guarding the entrance to this sacred place.
In Shinto belief,
torii gates symbolize the transition from the secular world to the sacred realm.
The Otori Gate at Miyajima, floating over the water,
represents entry into a spiritual place
that is both part of the natural world and a sacred space.
As night falls, my time at Miyajima is coming to a close.
Thank you so much for coming with me.
I'll see you at our next stop.
That ain't something I can handle still.
