Japan Day Trips

Miyajima Floating Torii Gate: Best Time to Visit (High vs. Low Tide)

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Quick Answer: When is the Best Time to Visit the Miyajima Torii Gate? The “best” time to visit the Miyajima Torii Gate depends entirely on what you want to experience. Because the gate is built in the Seto Inland Sea, its appearance changes drastically depending on the ocean’s tide. To see the gate “floating” on … Read more

Hiroshima Day Trip from Osaka/Kyoto: The Perfect 1-Day Itinerary

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A Hiroshima day trip from Osaka or Kyoto is one of the most profoundly moving and visually stunning additions to any Japan itinerary. Home to two incredibly distinct UNESCO World Heritage sites—the tragic but essential Peace Memorial Park and the breathtaking floating Torii gate of Miyajima—Hiroshima offers a travel experience unlike anywhere else in the … Read more