Miyajima Island, Hiroshima 🇯🇵 Japan Travel Guide 2024, What to Do, Must Try Food, Itsukushima Shrine

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2 ай бұрын

The perfect day trip from Hiroshima to Miyajima Island!
Steeped in history and surrounded by the natural beauty of Hiroshima Bay 広島湾, it's not wonder #miyajima island 宮島 is considered one of Japan's most iconic and sacred destinations. From the grand Itsukushima Shrine 厳島神社 and torii gate that floats just above the water to the adorable population of shiku deer (similar to those found in Nara, Japan) to its beautifully preserved ancient temples and shrines, many consider this Japanese island getaway the Kyoto of west Japan (without the crowds!).
Wondering how to get to Miyajima from Hiroshima? Join us as we take the scenic route, from Hiroshima's classic street car (or hiroden) to the Miyajimaguchi Station ferry. In our experience, this #hiroshimatravel day trip is one of the best and easiest in all of Japan.
Plus, all the Hiroshima oysters and setouchi lemons you can eat! Find out why Miyajima Street Food is a must when visiting this magical island. #宮島
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@EliLikeMe 2 ай бұрын

I visited this island last year and I can really feel the vibe from your video! Thank you so much, always a pleasure to see you both 🪷🪷 your videos are the most relaxing

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

So happy to hear that! We loved our day in Miyajima 🤍⛩️🦌 Thank you for watching!

@maricel. 2 ай бұрын

Love miyajima❤

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Miyajima was magical ✨️

@benjiedayco2028 2 ай бұрын

If you ever do go back, try staying the night. Sunset there is a totally different vibe and if you wake up early enough the next morning, you'll have the entire island to yourselves before the hordes arrive haha.

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

We actually considered it! Would love to try that next time 💖

@Krakenapolo1 2 ай бұрын

5:05 This is how happy I am when Ralph & Sam upload a new video

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Aww! Thank you. Glad we caught a smiling deer!

@inbetweenworlds 2 ай бұрын

You know exactly when to do a timely vlog drop! It's hot outside and I'm staying in to bed rot til it's bearable to walk to the park. For now, it's cozying up watching your Miyajima vlog. 😊❤🎉

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Perfect for chilling out! Thanks for always leaving a sweet comment ✨️🌸

@Tnakamura11 2 ай бұрын

So many vendors. But they utilize local products in their offering surprisingly well. And they are well thought, efficient and refined even.

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Definitely agree! Admire how much thought and care they put into serving local ingredients and dishes. 🤍

@maincharactermegan 2 ай бұрын

Ralph: MY LEG!!! Gets me every time 😂😂😂

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

I dont even remember this anymore 😂😂😂 but thanks for the laughs ✌🏽😄

@alastairmcintyre4752 2 ай бұрын

Great video - thanks 😍 I'm not sure that Miyajima deer realised how lucky it was - in all the videos I've watched it's the first thing on 4 legs you haven't eaten ! 🤣🤣🤣 😉

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! The deer are dear to us 😄

@meluvcats 2 ай бұрын

What a lovely respite from the usual shopping and jostling with the crowd in the concrete city 😊 Also the deers are too kawaii! Can't wait to see more!

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful day trip! And the deer were adorable 🦌⛩️🤍

@sheelovesfood 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely loved this vlog! It definitely captured what a strikingly beautiful day it was when you visited. That was a lot of oysters haha but it all looked so delicious! Can’t wait to see you both exploring Hiroshima.

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

We're touched! Thanks for the love 🦪🦪🦪

@rerus01 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. We love your videos .

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! It was so much fun ✨️

@kannikasripanin6363 2 ай бұрын

love it!☀☁

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@ahughes9882 2 ай бұрын

Loved this. Thank you. 😻

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

thank you for watching! 😊🤍

@buffett2010 2 ай бұрын

What delightful way to start my morning!! 😀😀😃😃😃

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Good morning! 🦌🍁

@JapanHiroshima 2 ай бұрын

Looks like an awesome experience! happy golden week!

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Happy Golden Week! Wishing you safe travels 🤍

@pjaykaiser 2 ай бұрын

Miyajima was the highlight of my first trip to Japan in 2007. Hoping to see it again when I go next year

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Nice! What was Miyajima like for you back then? 😊

@pjaykaiser 2 ай бұрын

Lots of deer eating our maps and other bits of paper from our bags haha

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

😂🦌😂🦌

@lowpassgate 2 ай бұрын

Great editing and sound design choices in this one ❤

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

thank you so much! 😊

@supercakewonder8 2 ай бұрын

You guys have the best travel videos on KZfaq! Keep traveing and doing what you do!

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate that! Thank you so much 😊

@maritesmacasadia118 Ай бұрын

Definitely saving this for a 2nd trip to Japan. Love your videos . Thank you

@RalphSam Ай бұрын

Miyajima is definitely worth a visit. Hope you get to go next time you go to Japan. 🤍

@Anne_fka_XATM038x 2 ай бұрын

I don't think I like oysters but all of that actually looks good!!! thank you for bringing us along

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you 🌸✨️🌸

@merpcobain 2 ай бұрын

I’m so happy your videos were recommended to me recently by KZfaq. You both are the most chill and best vloggers. Ralph’s photos are always amazing. Sam is gorgeous ! 🌻❤️ love from Florida

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Super kind of you to say! And thank you so much for watching 🙌🏻 Hi from Manila! 🌞

@luisaguirre8611 2 ай бұрын

Miyajima looks beautiful 👍

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Truly a one of a kind island 🤍⛩️🦌

@MA-iy5xt 2 ай бұрын

Watched this while on the treadmill and 🤯 it was as if I was there! Don’t know who needs to know this, but you’re welcome!

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

hahaha hope you had a good workout to it! thanks for watching 🏃

@CreditOneSux 2 ай бұрын

Looks like an awesome experience! Can't wait to go here ⛩️ and to nearby Iwakuni soon!

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Never been to Iwakuni, but gonna look it up! Enjoy Miyajima 🤍⛩️

@andream.313 2 ай бұрын

1st of may with ralph and sam ❤❤

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Happy May!! 💖🙌🏻

@VanessaLopes-ht8qx 2 ай бұрын

Guys, im so in love with your youtube channel! Me and my husband love cooking while watching your videos, it's really inspiring. Love your style and sending lots of love from Brazil! You should totally visit south america!!!

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

South America sounds amazing! Thank you guys so much for watching! Hope ot goes well with all your cooking 💖💖💖

@LetsExplore307 2 ай бұрын

Awww totally enjoyed this vlog, Miyajima Island is one place I have on my travel for Japan this year and I feel I would enjoy it a lot. Even if there were many people (hence you went at 12pm) it felt calm and some areas were an absolute treat like that smaller shrine on that hill.

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We personally recommend Miyajima 💖 Even though there were a lot of people, it didn't feel overwhelming. You could get around easily and still enjoy the island. The most crowded areas I would say are the popular street food shops.

@lisama4903 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

🤍🦌

@macmildgealogo 2 ай бұрын

hello. just want to ask how you guys ask permission to take a photo of a Japanese local?❤

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your question. Ive always been a street photographer so Ive always had that curiosity with people. My tip is to simply ask if you can take a photo even in English, and when in Japan, I follow it with a smile, a polite bow and an "ii desu ka?" (is this okay?) while pointing to my camera. I try to make them comfortable. It may or may not be a success. Usually people are flattered when I take their outfit photo 😊✌🏽

@khuenguyen5337 Ай бұрын

Hi, your vlog is very lovelyyyy my dearrrr, can you give me the name of the cameraaaaa, verry beautiful picture. Thanks so muchh, alwaysss suportttt

@RalphSam Ай бұрын

Olympus Mju ii film camera 😊📸

@doomed2bloom 2 ай бұрын

Amazing, as always🐱💕 Question. Do you ever get nervous taking pictures out in public? I’ve missed so many great shots due to fear. Has that ever happened to you?

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Well, not really nervous. Maybe one time approaching a sumo wrestler. I think it comes with experience. Ive been a street photographer longer than a youtuber. Always helps to practice with intention. Shoot what you like often and enjoy the random conversations with strangers ✨️🥸✌🏽 then the portraits will follow

@doomed2bloom 2 ай бұрын

@@RalphSam thank you for the heartfelt reply. I appreciate you both🌺✌

@chumphmonster Ай бұрын

Hi! Your hat is sooo cute! Can I ask where it's from? :)

@RalphSam Ай бұрын

Sure! it's from Montbell! 😊 You can mix and match the hat and cord ✌🏻

@user-cy5en7ti7e 2 ай бұрын

When was this video taken? I'm trying to figure out how crowded it will be when I go there in May :(

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

We went late March mid day and we were lucky it was a sunny day✌🏽 and it can be crowded

@chiuventure Ай бұрын

Headed over in August! How long did you guys spend on the island if you don't mind me asking?

@RalphSam Ай бұрын

Can imagine it being beautiful in the summer! We arrived around 12pm and left around 4pm. 😊

@user-ug8rj9uq7c 2 ай бұрын

Omg what camera do you guys use for your photography? I’m dying to know 😊🩷 I feel like it’s fujifilm, and if it is, which recipes do you use?

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Hi there! For this video, the photos were shot using an Olympus Mju ii film camera with Kodak Gold 200 film hence the colors. Appreciate your question 🎞🥸✨️

@oliviaciara7930 2 ай бұрын

curious if you guys have a visa in any of these countries. Looking to relocate but the japan visa requirements are intense.

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

Haha we only have tourist visas ourselves. But since the Philippines is only a few hours away from Japan, it's pretty easy for us to visit often. 😊 You could also look into relocating to an Asian country close to Japan.

@mikeandjah 2 ай бұрын

Where do you edit your videos?

@RalphSam 2 ай бұрын

we currently edit using filmora 😊

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@melocitysolo9574 Ай бұрын

Oh, You went all the way to Miyajima but didn't climb Mt. Misen?⛰ That would be such a waste. The breathtaking view from the top of Mt. Misen is like being in heaven. In 2015, the "View from Misen Observatory" was awarded three stars by the Michelin Green Guide Japan. At the foot of the mountain is Daishoin, the oldest temple in Miyajima, whose "indelible fire" has been burning for 1200 years, giving a sense of history and mystery (it is the seed fire of the Peace Memorial Park's "Peace Lamp").

@RalphSam Ай бұрын

More reason for us to return to Miyajima ⛰️