安芸グランドホテル
AKI GRAND HOTEL
〒739-0412
広島県廿日市市宮島口西1-1-17
Tel. 0829-56-0111 広島県廿日市市宮島口西1-1-17
Fax. 0829-56-3348
E-mail：info@akigh.co.jp
東京営業所：03-6731-4811／
関西営業所：06-6411-1833
関西営業所：06-6411-1833
Itsukushima (Miyajima) cruise from the hotel
An up-close view of the grand torii gate from the boat
A sweeping view of the Seto Inland Sea and Itsukushima Island
Comfortable guest rooms in Japanese and Western styles
Savor local specialties: oyster, lemon, saltwater eel, Hiroshima beef, etc.
Private open-air baths with ocean views
The grand torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine
Shrines along the perimeter of Itsukushima
Tour around the sacred island of Miyajima
Venerated since ancient times as the “abode of the divine,” Miyajima (Itsukushima) was considered so sacred that people were not allowed to live there and could offer prayers only from the sea.
This cruise, which departs from Aki Grand Hotel & Spa, allows you to experience the full mystical beauty of Miyajima.
Aki Grand Hotel & Spa guests only
Guests will depart by boat from the Aki Grand Hotel & Spa Pier.
At night, as the tide rises, the grand torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine will appear as if it is floating on water.
Get an up-close view of this majestic sight from the rooftop deck.
Eligibility
Aki Grand Hotel & Spa guests only
Itinerary
Aki Grand Hotel & Spa Pier
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Near the grand torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine
The boat will approach the illuminated grand torii gate.
(Depending on the tides, the boat may not be able to get close to the gate.)
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Aki Grand Hotel & Spa Pier
A Japanese guide is on board.
Advance reservation required
Please book the Night Cruise Plan when making your hotel reservation. If you have already booked your stay, please contact us to make a reservation as an optional activity.
*Reservations will not be accepted once capacity is reached. Early booking is recommended.
Visit shrines along the coast of Itsukushima (Miyajima) from the sea.
Disembark at one of the shrines and give your prayers.
Travel the Seto Inland Sea by boat and immerse yourself in the Shinto faith
as practiced since ancient times.
The island of Itsukushima has long been venerated as a holy place. Since ancient times, gratitude and reverence have been expressed to deities by taking a boat ride around the island in a traditional Shinto ritual known as “oshima kaishiki,” also called “oshima meguri.”
The ritual begins in the early morning with a boat carrying Shinto priests leading a boat of participants to Itsukushima. Sailing along the coast, homage is paid to deities enshrined at the subsidiary shrines of Itsukushima Shrine. At one of them named Yabusaki Shrine, a rite known as “otogui” ceremony is performed.
Itsukushima Pilgrimage and Ceremony
On our Miyajima Tour Cruise, participants will visit each shrine by circling Itsukushima (Miyajima) clockwise, following the same route as oshima kaishiki. They will give their prayers aboard the boat, with the exception of Aonoriura Shrine where participants will disembark.
We invite you to take this special opportunity to encounter the beauty of Japan’s landscape and the legacy of prayer that has been passed down through generations.
Eligibility
Both hotel guests and non-guests may reserve the tour.
Itinerary
Aki Grand Hotel & Spa Pier
→Suginoura Shrine
→Takanosuura Shrine
→Koshibosoura Shrine
→Aonoriura Shrine (disembark)
→Yamashirohama Shrine
→Suyanoura Shrine
→Mitoko Shrine
→Aki Grand Hotel & Spa Pier
The boat will circle Miyajima (Itsukushima). You will be offering prayers at each shrine aboard the boat, with the exception of Aonoriura Shrine where you will disembark.
Modern Japanese room combining timeless Japanese aesthetics and the comfort of a Western-style bed
Traditional Japanese room with a beautiful view and Japanese futon bedding
Western-style room designed for relaxation and enjoying the scenery at your leisure
Panoramic views of the tranquil beauty of the Seto Inland Sea and Itsukushima island
We offer a range of accommodations, including ocean-view rooms with sweeping views of Itsukushima Shrine and Mt. Misen Primeval Forest, which are both inscribed on the World Heritage List, as well as Japanese-style and Western-style rooms.
Enjoy an open-air hot spring bath with scenic views all to yourself or with your group
Japanese-style indoor hot spring bath
Hot spring water helps soothe fatigue and brings relief
Enjoy a variety of hot spring experiences, including private open-air baths with ocean views and two types of indoor baths.
Traditional refined Japanese cuisine
Meals featuring oysters, a local specialty
Dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients
Savor the flavors of carefully selected local specialties, such as oyster, lemon, saltwater eel, Hiroshima beef, and Hiroshima salmon, together with seasonal dishes.
A breakfast buffet will be served in our ocean-view restaurant.
Try sake from Hiroshima, one of the top three sake-producing regions in Japan.
Our shop sells carefully selected local specialties, including quality makeup brushes from the world-renowned Kumanofude brand, Miyajima Osuna ware mixed with sacred sand blessed at Itsukushima Shrine before being fired, and handmade “Miyajima dorei” ceramic bells.
A World Heritage Site, one of the most iconic Japanese cultural wonders
The present shrine and grand torii gate are built in a construction style dating back more than 800 years. Enjoy a mystical scenery that changes with the ebb and flow of the tide. At high tide, the shrine buildings and torii gate appear to float on the sea, while at low tide, the surface emerges, allowing visitors to walk to the torii gate.
The Mt. Misen Primeval Forest is inscribed on the World Heritage List alongside Itsukushima Shrine. This millennia-old unspoiled natural treasure covers just 30 square meters but provides habitat to 30% of all bird species in Japan. Climb to the summit of Mt. Misen while immersing in the sights, sounds, and scents of nature. For a less strenuous option, take the Miyajima Ropeway to the mountainside and start climbing. The summit observatory offers a stunning 360-degree view of the Seto Inland Sea.
Daisho-in, which is said to have been established in 806, is the most historic temple on the island of Itsukushima (Miyajima).
In addition to prayer and memorial services, visitors can take part in experiences including zazen meditation, esoteric Buddhist meditation, sutra and Buddha image copying, prayer bead bracelet making, eating Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, and kaidan meguri (a form of self-purification by walking down a dark corridor). For more details, visit the official website (in Japanese only).
We have private Japanese-style dining rooms for small groups.
(Charges apply)
We serve a multi-dish meal in our spacious tatami floor banquet hall.
(Charges apply)
Two LABORDO LXE treadmills
Two CORDLESS BIKE BFU bikes
FUNASIS II Chest Press
FUNASIS II Leg Curl and Extension
Getting to Aki Grand Hotel & Spa and getting to various destinations from the hotel
Google Maps
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Bus and Train
Hotel’s free shuttle bus
(5 min.)
(approx. 25 min.)
(approx. 15 min.)
Kintaikyo Bridge
Bus and Train
Hotel’s free shuttle bus
(5 min.)
(approx. 25 min.)
(approx. 15 min.)
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