Miyajima

Further Explorations

Torii at Miyajima ~ July 14, 2003
Photograph ~ QuickTime Movie

Staying on Miyajima was a delightful experience. Anytime we had a few minutes free we could take a walk and find something new each time we went out. Since we stayed at a ryokan on the island, in the evenings we could experience the island's peace.

Fireman Steve ready for adventure July 14, 2003 (Photo by Katie Kohl)	Firetruck near ryokan July 14, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz)
Daigon-ji with shachi-hoko roof ornaments July 13, 2003	Shamoji (rice paddle) near the ryokan July 14, 2003
Boats anchored in inlet July 13, 2003	Omoto Shrine July 14, 2003
Interior of Omoto Shrine July 14, 2003	One of a pair of horses inside Omoto Shrine July 14, 2003
Oyster restaurant July 14, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz)	Delicious okanomiyaki July 14, 2003 (Photo by Amy Chertock)
Rooftops of Miyajima with view of torii July 14, 2003 (Photo by Steve and Katie Kohl)	Rooftops of Miyajima with view of torii July 14, 2003
Clamming near Itsukushima Shrine July 14, 2003	Clamming during low tide July 14, 2003 (Photo by Travis Heggem)
Woman clamming July 14, 2003 (Photos by Betty Swartz)	Successful clammers July 14, 2003 (Photos by Betty Swartz)
Senjokaku, Miyajima July 14, 2003	Overlooking Shinto Shrine July 14, 2003
Rooftops of Miyajima with view of pagoda July 14, 2003	Five-story pagoda July 14, 2003
Five-story pagoda July 14, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz)	Five-story pagoda July 14, 2003
Tahoto, a two-story pagoda July 14, 2003	Top of Tahoto July 14, 2003
Rooftops of Miyajima July 14, 2003 (Photo by Travis Heggem)	Vicky by tourou at midnight July 13, 2003
Linda by tourou at midnight July 13, 2003 (Photo by Vicky Mann)	Tourou at midnight July 13, 2003

Tokyo ~ Kamakura ~ Yokohama ~ Shimane ~ Hiroshima ~ Kanazawa ~ Kyoto ~ Independent Travel

Photo Gallery ~ Maps, DEMs, and Satellite Imagery ~ Panoramas ~ Wallpaper and Screensavers