Sea Kayaking (Private 3 hours)
Combine sightseeing with exercise on a three-hour sea kayaking adventure paddling to the romantic ‘shrine island,’ Miyajima. Paddle close to the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, explore the island’s coastline, enjoy lunch, and see the famous roaming deer.
Area
Hiroshima, Miyajima & Around
Close to Hiroshima, within the Seto Inland Sea National Park, is the small island of Miyajima, most famous for its giant red torii gate, the UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine, which at high tide appears to float on the water. This is an opportunity to paddle a sea kayak across from the mainland, a short distance to this beautiful island, where you can enjoy lunch and explore the coastline. The island is famous for its delicious fresh oysters, maple leaf shaped cakes filled with red bean paste, known as momiji manju and the roaming wild deer.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationHyatt Regency Kyoto
Located close to the centre of Kyoto, a pleasant walk from the famous Geisha Gion district and opposite the Kyoto National Museum, the luxury Hyatt Regency Kyoto is a great base from which to explore the cultural heart of Japan.
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View AccommodationSheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
Located close to the city centre, The Sheraton Hotel is ideally situated for exploring Hiroshima's many historical sites and prime shopping areas.
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View AccommodationIwaso
Iwaso is a traditional luxury Ryokan overlooking the picturesque island of Miyajima. Its location in the woods of Momijidani offers is very serene and the fantastic service ensures authentic Japanese hospitality throughout your stay.
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View AccommodationAzumi Setoda
Offering an immersive guest experience, Azumi Setoda delivers a contemporary take on a traditional Japanese ryokan. Expect high end meditative design, hyper-local cuisine, exquisite interiors, and impeccable service on an island best known for cycling.
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View AccommodationThe Sekitei
Nestled into the hillside overlooking the inland Sea of Japan and out to Miyajima Island, The Sekitei provides the ultimate Ryokan experience. With just twelve rooms, the attention to detail here is outstanding and the service is second to none.
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