Across the sea from Hiroshima, Miyajima has long been known as one of the most scenic places in Japan. Sitting on the island's very popular Omotesando Avenue (the shopping is fantastic!), the Kurayado Iroha Ryokan couldn't have a better view of the island's floating Torii Gate and shimmering water beyond. Staying true to its very authentic roots, a stay at the Kurayado Iroha is all about bubbling, spring-fed baths and kaiseki cuisine prepared with local ingredients, including vegetables from the Chugoku Mountains and seafood caught fresh every day. Become absorbed by the magic of Miyajima Island as you wander from shrine to shrine, and take in the splendid views.
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The ryokan has a variety of rooms with either futon or Western-style beds topped with down duvets and furnished with tatami mats and low, polished dining tables. Most have a minimal sitting area too. Other amenities include wifi, a TV and DVD player and coffee and tea facilities, as well as a complimentary yukata (kimono) and slippers, which you can wear to the baths. The bathrooms are pristine, and a wet room space houses the shower and tub. The best rooms enjoy a sea view so we'd definitely plump for one of those.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in your eyeline and feeling worlds away from reality… What could be better?
The baths are open from 6am to midnight but the view is especially lovely at sunset, followed by a warming soak.
Certain rooms face the street instead of the sea and can receive noise from below. We'd definitely opt for a sea view!
Itsukushima Iroha Ryokan can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Japan trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Japan trips featuring Itsukushima Iroha Ryokan or get advice and suggestions from one of our Japan specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Itsukushima Iroha Ryokan start from around $1K, or US$1K, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
Let yourself be engulfed by this idyllic island, where nature and spirituality intertwine.
