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Miyajima (Itsukushima) is a sacred island in Hiroshima Bay, famous for the iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With ancient temples, primeval forests on Mount Misen, and charming waterfront ryokans, the island offers an unforgettable blend of spiritual beauty and traditional hospitality just a short ferry ride from the mainland.
Looking for hotels in Miyajima? Compare 18 traditional ryokans and modern onsen hotels — private baths, English-speaking staff, vegetarian kaiseki, and tattoo-friendly options all filterable in one place.
See our editors' top picks for Miyajima18 ryokans in Miyajima
岩惣
Miyajima's most historic ryokan, established in 1854, nestled in the maple-filled Momijidani Valley with natural hot spring baths.
from $350 / per night · per person
9.3/10 (61)寿文弘荘
A waterfront ryokan offering panoramic views of the floating torii gate from guest rooms, with public and private hot spring baths.
from $280 / per night · per person
9/10 (53)ホテル菊乃家
Japanese-style hotel a 5-minute walk from Itsukushima Shrine, with sea-view rooms and an open-air hot-spring bath over the Seto Inland Sea.
from $114 / per night · per person
9.1/10 (1,924)宮島ホテルまこと
Miyajima hotel a short walk from Itsukushima Shrine, with two large public baths, a sauna, and a free private bath.
from $145 / per night · per person
8.7/10 (1,039)宮島ゲストハウス三国屋
A traditional guesthouse with Japanese garden, onsen access, and both private tatami rooms and dormitory options, ideal for budget travelers.
from $50 / per night · per person
9.3/10 (728)山一別館
Family-run kappo ryokan on Miyajima island, steps from the ferry terminal, with acclaimed multi-course local cuisine and English-speaking hosts.
from $190 / per night · per person
9.6/10 (295)HEM'S HOTEL
One-group-per-day machiya inn in a century-old townhouse near Itsukushima Shrine, with a private en-suite bath, garden terrace, and creative dinners.
from $120 / per night · per person
9.6/10 (236)ホテル宮島別荘
Adults-only resort by the Miyajima ferry pier with a rooftop tatami hot-spring bath overlooking the sea and a free all-day cafe lounge.
from $150 / per night · per person
9.2/10 (198)錦水館
Century-old waterfront ryokan steps from Itsukushima Shrine, with a Shioyu seawater hot-spring bath, private balcony onsen suites, and a rooftop terrace.
from $327 / per night · per person
9/10 (184)グランヴィリオホテル宮島 和蔵
Mainland resort hotel at the Miyajima ferry gateway with a natural seawater hot spring overlooking the torii, plus indoor and outdoor baths.
from $42 / per night · per person
9.4/10 (164)庭園の宿 石亭
Michelin-Keys garden ryokan on the Miyahama coast facing Miyajima, with twelve detached villa rooms, hot-spring baths, and acclaimed Setouchi kaiseki.
from $250 / per night · per person
9/10 (152)宮島錦水館
A cozy family-run ryokan near the waterfront with warm hospitality, home-style kaiseki meals, and easy access to the shrine and shopping street.
from $120 / per night · per person
9.3/10 (118)宮島シーサイドホテル
An oceanfront hotel with public baths, karaoke facilities, and scenic views of the Seto Inland Sea, offering great value on Miyajima.
from $100 / per night · per person
9.1/10 (110)旅彩のお宿 水羽荘
Five-room boutique Miyajima ryokan near the aquarium and a short walk from Itsukushima Shrine, with two free private baths and kaiseki dining.
from $73 / per night · per person
8.9/10 (82)厳島いろは
A boutique ryokan on the main Omotesando shopping street, steps from Itsukushima Shrine, with stylish tatami rooms and in-house restaurant.
from $200 / per night · per person
9.5/10 (50)宮島グランドホテル有もと
Miyajima's largest traditional hotel, a 3-minute walk from Itsukushima Shrine, with outdoor hot spring baths and ocean views.
from $180 / per night · per person
9.2/10 (49)ホテルみや離宮
Waterfront Miyajima hotel three minutes from the ferry, with torii-view tatami rooms, kaiseki dining, and sea-view public baths.
from $202 / per night · per person
9/10 (46)宮島 離れの宿 IBUKU
Luxury detached-villa onsen inn in Miyahama facing Miyajima; ten seasonal hanare rooms, each with a private open-air radon hot-spring bath and garden.
from $350 / per night · per person
9.2/10 (40)Blog
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