Miyajima: Morning Walk on Quiet Island | Hiroshima, Japan

An early morning walk through quiet Miyajima Omotesando shopping street, along the waterfront, around Ikutsushima Shrine, and down sleepy residential streets. Miyajima is a small island in the Seto Inland Sea, a stone’s throw off the coast from Hiroshima on the mainland. The island is famous for it’s Itsukushima Shrine Otorii Gate, which sits in the tidal zone, looking like it’s floating at high tide and enabling visitors to walk to its base at low tide. The island is also famous for its thousands of sacred deer. During the day the deer are everywhere, but walking so early in the morning it seems like they were still asleep up in the mountains. I felt it a shame not to have met more deer during the walk so I included a few minutes from the other side of the island where the deer roamed freely, though they were a bit less bold than their cousins in the main tourist area.

Mid September, 2025

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11 Comments

  1. AE: Absolutely fabulous filmwork, tidal time lapse of sea levels, and restful waterfall and waterways! I traveled to Miyajima for a marvelous two day stay back in 2015. I remember many of the touristy places I visited in your video; however, the short stay and my mobility at that time hadn't allowed me the beautiful sights that you were able to capture! Thank you for sharing the amazing beauty that Miyajima, Hiroshima, Japan has to offer! Loved the way you edited this video, too, very smooth and segued well into the next scene. Also, appreciated the longer length as I stayed with you for the entirety of the video during my workout! Happy, safe trekking, Margie

  2. プライベートからパブリックまで通人のようにアクションするということはとても「特別」です。例: えば、レオンが電車に乗ったり、クリスがユーダ やりにくい、やりにくい、プライベートです!

  3. AE: Hondou Suharu is a good image. The tide changes, the sea surface changes, and the peace of mind comes, and the waterway changes! In 2015, I stayed in Miyajima for 2 days, and I stayed in Soharu for 2 days. Animation でvisit the light place の多くを覚えていますが, the period of stay is short く, and the private move at that time The dynamic ability is good, the beautiful scenery is beautiful, and the scenery is beautiful.広島県Miyajima’s の素清らしい美しさを totals していただき, ありがとうございます! Compiled by もsumuharu らしく, とてもスムーズで时のシーンへの线がりがスムーズでした. All animations of また, ワークアウト中にを见ていたため, 长めの管も Helper かりました!マージーさん、Safetyで楽しいトレッキングを!

  4. Long time viewer. Absolutely love the content. Also don't take this the wrong way but I usually leave your videos on for my cat to enjoy when I go out.

    I've always been curious what equipment you use? Any chance you can provide some details.

    All the best!

    Kevin

  5. I absolutely love the cinematography , can you please edit the sound to a more
    Realistic level? I love seeing the vistas but the soundscape is hard to match. Much love ❤