Once upon a time,we got a couple of JR Passes between us and decided to travel the length and breadth of Japan in a week or two. Granted, we weren't able to cover as much as we would like to, but we sure had fun using it, not only on numerous JR trains but also taking ferries. And one ferry JR Pass covers is the ferry to Miyajima. And to Miyajima we head to one sunny day in 2008. We got lucky with the weather on the day we set out to Miyajima because it rained the whole day, the day before.
At Miyajimaguchi Station,before exiting and heading to the ferry terminal. Ferries depart every 10 minutes (170yen) and the JR ferries are covered by JR Pass. Don't accidentally take the Matsudai ferries if you have JR Pass!
Exit the station and just follow the sign, and you won't get lost trying to find the terminal.
Exit the station and just follow the sign, and you won't get lost trying to find the terminal.
Boarding the ferry.
It's sure windy on the deck of the ferry! But who wouldn't be up there for choice spot to take photos upon approaching Miyajima, instead of sitting warmly inside?
What do you think of when there's a mention of Miyajima?My first thought was of the floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. I've never posted anything about the shrine or much about the island the year we visited it, so I should rectify it and put up a post soon, shouldn't I?
It is a beautiful place and must be a thrill ariving by ferry.
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@Japan Australia,
ReplyDeleteIt a a nice trip, and our Son got the opportunity to get on a water transportation. :)
Vey beautiful photos. I have never been there. I would like to go there very much. I envy you.
ReplyDelete@minor,
ReplyDeleteThanks.:)
Well, you can always go and take a trip there. ;)
Miyajima, ooo... remind me of deer.
ReplyDelete@Tobio,
ReplyDeleteAnd those deers will be in my next post. :)
Stay tuned and stay commenting.
Those JR passes are so cool. We travelled to Iwakuni -> Kurashiki -> Kyoto when my parents visited. I had to buy a ticket each time but my parents just glided through.
ReplyDeleteAs for Miyajima, it's a nice place. You have to be careful of the deer poo though.
@kyushudan,
ReplyDeleteYup, absolutely love the JR Pass and the convenience of having one. There's so much freedom with them and we were able to be stupid and get ourselves lost a lot with it. :p
Hahaha... thanks for the remind about the poo. Duly noted. XD
your pictures of the shrine reminds me of my hubby's trip to Hiroshima several years ago.
ReplyDelete@LR,
ReplyDeleteYou didn't go with him?
nice post...i read your post first time i am really impress...i share this with my friends on my website...thanks
ReplyDeleteMiyajima is a really beautiful place... the fireworks display in August is also superb...
ReplyDelete@Beware...
ReplyDeleteReally? Why, thanks. ;)
@Lrong,
ReplyDeleteI must see the firework someday. It must be a sight to see. :)
I never been to these places..except those in the tour package...
ReplyDelete@reanaclaire,
ReplyDeleteWhat places have you visited with your tour group while vacationing in Japan? :)
i must b one of the few bloggers never been to Japan :)
ReplyDelete@Bengbeng,
ReplyDeleteNo lah... There are a few out there yet to reach Japan. I hope you guys get to visit Japan someday!
And I am one of the few who has yet been to other popular destinations favoured by Malaysians - Australia, Europe...
I don't remember much of the rest of the island except that it was green. That was 15 years ago.
ReplyDelete@sixmats,
ReplyDeleteWow! That long ago. How long have you been in Japan?
Not very green when we were there, because it's still cold. ^^
I want to see the island when it's golden. :)
I do not enjoy any form of water transportation. My ferry ride in year 2009 was a horrible experience. Bad case of motion sickness due to choppy sea conditions.
ReplyDelete@Mei Teng,
ReplyDeleteYeah, taking one during bad sea condition is not something I want to experience too!
Nice timing with the tide! And that last photo is amazing! ^^)b
ReplyDeleteI never timed it well - both times I went it was low tide and couldn't be bothered to wait for it to rise again for any good shots... ;P
That and the weather was pretty horrendous both times. BOO!
But I did see a wedding the second time! YAY!
Impressive torii gate, I hv watched how the Jap refurbished it through Discovery Channel! Not easy though since the tides has its timing and will disrupt the process, imagine how the olden days ppl built it, cool man!!
ReplyDeleteI was supposed to travel in a ferry during my Hong Kong trip but I did not cos no time! Grrr! Must go Hong Kong again just to sit that ferry!
ReplyDeleteOoh! I love that floating torii gate! Nice!
ReplyDeleteHow come you still got so many things to post on your past Japan trips? Looks like your Japan posts are longer than all my travels combined! Haha!!
ReplyDelete@Ri,
ReplyDeleteWe were just lucky - with the weather & the tide.
You like the last photo? Thanks! I love it too. ^^
@Alice,
ReplyDeleteTotally, it must not been easy in olden times and that what makes this and any other architecture impressive. The craftsmanship, the ardous procees, the labour that go through building a monument.
@foong,
ReplyDeleteLOL.I guess that's true. I have back posts longer than yours! Backdated since 2006!!!!! XD
I used to post just snippets of the trip and now that I know more about Japan, I think it'll be nicer to post about every single place we visited in detail. Didn't think anyone would care to read about them a few years back. ^^
@foong,
ReplyDeleteYou didn't get on the ferry while vacationing in HK? I'm better than you then. I got on the ferry! LOL
But choppy water so a bit "pening". It was fun though, and that ferry ride in HK was cheap to boot! Definitely have to revisit HK and get on that ferry, foong! :)
I have heard so much about the JR pass. I was planning for a long trip to Japan. Now I have to put it on hold.
ReplyDeleteJapan is such a beautiful country with wonderful citizens. I wish them the best and that they will get back on their feet soonest.
ReplyDelete@ECL,
ReplyDeleteAnd tourists can help the residents of Japan by not shunning the country altogether. :)
Ferry trips are truly enjoyable as you get to see stunning sceneries and can enjoy cool breeze. Ferries(promy) plying across the English Channel are also quite popular for travellers visiting Europe and the British Isles.
ReplyDelete@Andrew,
ReplyDeleteI agree. And we can enjoy the scenery in leisure too.That is if the water is not too choppy! :)
Thanks for commenting.
Nope, i didn't tag along. :( but i'm sure there's always a next time. :)
ReplyDelete@LR,
ReplyDeleteThat's right. :) And he can be your guide next time too. :)