Using Hiroshima as a base, we also set out to visit Miyajima for a day. The small island lies just off the coast of the Honshu mainland and takes about 45 minutes by tram then 20 minutes by ferry to reach from the Hiroshima city-centre. The island is most famous for the giant Torii Gate that stands in the waters (or out, depending on the tides) just offshore but is also known for its abundance of wild deer, a giant rice paddle, a large public aquarium, fresh oysters and momiji manju (a deep-fried battery sweet treat, much akin to cream donuts). It was a sweltering hot day when we headed out there, but a nice relaxing break from city-life nonetheless - check out the pictures below!
Posing in front of the famous Miyajima Torii Gate at high tide.
This little cutie kept swimming right in front of us at the Miyajima Public Aquarium - I think just he loved getting his picture taken!
Finless Seto Sea dolphins.
John, patting a penguin!
The little guys were taken for a walk shortly after pat-time and we were surprised to see them waddling through the gift shop on our way out.
Selfies in front of the torii gate at low tide. You can, and we did, walk through the gate for good luck during the low-tide.
You know you're Asian when you insist on posing in front of the world's largest rice paddle!
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