Classic Hiroshima gourmet! Eight ryokan in the Miyajima area that boast excellent cuisine where you can eat fresh oysters

From Tokyo, it can be accessed by various routes such as planes, bullet trains, and highway buses Hiroshima There are many tourist attractions such as the World Heritage Site "Itsukushima Shrine" and "Atomic Bomb Dome", as well as "Peace Memorial Park" and "Miyajima Aquarium", and many people from Japan and abroad visit throughout the year. Hiroshima's gourmet food is okonomiyaki, Onomichi ramen, conger eel, and the royal oysters! Among them, this time I focused on oysters.

Hiroshima is the largest producer of oysters Japan. It is characterized by being larger, richer, and creamier than oysters from other regions. This time, we will introduce an inn that boasts cooking around Miyajima, an oyster-producing area that represents Hiroshima. When you think of oyster season, you think of winter, but there are also inns that offer oyster dishes throughout the year, so please refer to them.

Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto a long-established establishment founded over 400 years ago, is the closest inn to the World Heritage Site, Itsukushima Shrine. The rooms are built in the authentic sukiya style by Kyoto artisans. There are various types of rooms available, including Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, and twin rooms. This is a suite with an open-air bath (Japanese-Western room). From the open-air bath on the sea side, you can see the main shrine building of Itsukushima Shrine behind you, and the large torii gate can be seen in the distance among the trees. The view at dusk is exceptional.

The oysters are sourced directly from Moriwaki Suisan on the island, so they are freshly caught! You can enjoy Miyajima oysters in a variety of ways, such as crispy fried oysters, oyster hotpot with a plump texture, and grilled oysters that allow you to enjoy the flavor of the ingredients themselves. The restaurant is conveniently located for sightseeing, so be sure to walk around and work up an appetite before dinner.

Besides oysters, there is a wide selection of seafood caught in the Seto Inland Sea. The fish are purchased alive and transported to the hotel in a tank truck, so they are extremely fresh. In spring, there is whitebait and sea bream, in summer there is octopus and conger eel, in autumn there is blue crab and conger eel, and in winter there is pufferfish. There are delicious foods available all year round, so it is also recommended to visit at different seasons.

The baths in the suites with open-air baths and Japanese-style rooms with open-air baths vary in style depending on the room. They all offer a space where you can relax and enjoy private bath time, such as a purely Japanese-style cypress bath, a combination of an open-air bath and a view bath, or a bath with a beautiful garden. Even if you don't have a room with a bath, you can still enjoy onsen in the large public bath with an open-air bath.

Miyajima Kinsuikan is a long-established hotel founded in the Meiji era. It is in a great location with a view of the calm Seto Inland Sea and Miyajima's symbolic giant torii gate. The rooms are designed with a stylish and calming "Setouchi modern Japanese" theme. This "Special room with semi-open-air onsen" is a luxurious room where you can enjoy onsen while looking out at the sea. There are also special perks unique to this room, such as early check-in from 2pm and sparkling wine, making it perfect for a couple's anniversary.

The inn's cuisine is made with locally produced ingredients and prepared by the head chef, who is an expert on the ingredients of Hiroshima and Miyajima. Enjoy the host's recommended local sake, shochu, and wine along with the dishes, such as Hiroshima's signature Hiroshima beef and fresh seafood caught in the Setouchi area. For breakfast, enjoy a Japanese breakfast with mild flavors, including local vegetables and miso soup.

Many inns only serve oyster dishes in the winter, but here you can enjoy them all year round! No matter which kaiseki meal you choose, at least one oyster dish is included. In addition, special orders include "Hiroshima Oyster Komachi Beach Grill" and "Miyajima Fried Oysters," so you can feel even more satisfied by ordering more♪

This seaside terrace is a place where you can relax while watching the people and yakatabune boats passing by on the coastal road. Miyajima's first rooftop lounge will also open in July 2022. The building also houses the only book cafe in Miyajima, so you can enjoy tea or reading time in your favorite spot.

Hotel Miyajima Villa, produced by Miyajima's long-established ryokan Kinsuikan, is the closest hotel to Miyajima Pier. As per the concept of "Miyajima's home for adults," the hotel's appeal is that you can relax as if you were in your own villa. The guest rooms are Japanese-modern and all rooms are bedrooms, with shoes off required. This sea-style twin room is a room where you can spend quality time while looking out at the Seto Inland Sea and the passing ferries.

meal are served buffet style, allowing you to freely enjoy creative cuisine. They are particular about using fresh and safe ingredients from Hiroshima, from organic vegetables to meat, fish, and seasonings. Please enjoy to your heart's content "locally produced Miyajima cuisine," a mix of traditional and new flavors, such as Hiroshima beef steaks, seafood carpaccio, and salads.

Of course, oyster dishes are also a popular menu item that is indispensable to buffets. Depending on the availability of oysters that day, there is a wide variety of options, such as fried oysters and curries containing oysters. Being able to eat oysters at a buffet is one of the attractions that you can only get in the original place.

The bath at Hotel Miyajima Villa is the Komyo Shinko onsen, an artificial onsen with a pleasant sensation. It is the first in Miyajima to have waterproof tatami mats in the bath. They are gentle on the feet and non-slip, so you can rest assured. The bath overlooks the Seto Inland Sea, and the view is especially beautiful at dusk.

Miyajima no Yado Iwaso is a long-established ryokan with over 160 years of history. It originally started as a teahouse built as a place of rest for passersby. Each guest room is in one of four detached, single-story buildings. This is a space where you can enjoy traditional architecture built from the Taisho to Showa periods and the nature of the four seasons.

The best time to eat Miyajima oysters is in winter. The colder it gets, the more delicious they become, and they reach their peak around February. You can enjoy grilled oysters, which allow you to enjoy the flavor of the ingredients as they are, or fried oysters, which allow you to enjoy the combination of crispy batter and creamy oysters. It's so delicious that you'll want to come back just to eat this dish.

Iwaso is not only proud of its oyster dishes. Dishes using another Miyajima specialty, conger eel, are also popular. Grilled conger eel and tempura are also available as special orders. Please fill your stomach and your heart with the seafood and mountain produce that is unique to Hiroshima.

The large public bath, where you can enjoy the radon-rich waters of Wakamiya onsen, is designed to be open and spacious. Time flows slowly as you soak in the bath while gazing at the primeval forest of the national park. The open-air bath faces the walking path of the deer that live in the forest, so you might even be able to see some cute deer. At night, you can enjoy the illuminated primeval forest.

Miyajima Seaside Hotel is located right in front of Suginoura Beach. The guest rooms are mainly Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms with ocean views. It is a little away from the tourist sites of Miyajima, so you can relax and enjoy your stay. After checking in, head to the large communal bath, which has an indoor bath and a bubble bath. Yukata and slippers are allowed inside the hotel, so you can relax in your yukata after bathing.

Oyster dishes are only available in winter. The "Kaki-Zanmai Kaiseki" course menu allows you to enjoy seasonal oysters in a variety of arrangements, including steamed in sake, grilled on the sea, fried oysters, and rice cooked in a pot. The "Oyster Hotpot Course" course, also available in winter, features a rich miso hotpot made with Miyajima oysters as the main dish, along with sashimi, grilled oysters, fried oysters, and more. Take your time to savor the oysters you've come to love.

Other than oyster dishes, the other dishes are kaiseki cuisine that makes luxurious use of seasonal flavors. You can choose from a standard kaiseki course that allows you to enjoy a balanced selection of local delicacies to a slightly more luxurious deluxe course, depending on your tastes and budget. The menu changes depending on the availability of ingredients, so it's fun to look forward to what you'll be eating. Enjoy the most delicious food of the season and day to your heart's content.

There are colorful hammocks on the terrace outside the lobby, where you can relax and take a nap, read a book, or just relax as you like. You can also experience a tent sauna (reservation required), so why not work up a sweat and refresh yourself while taking in the beautiful scenery of Setouchi?

Miyajima Annex Inn IBUKU is located in onsen onsen closest to Miyajima. It boasts a location where you can get a panoramic view of Miyajima from the opposite shore and experience the nature of the four seasons. There are 10 rooms in total, including twin, double, and Japanese-Western style rooms. You can enjoy hot onsen directly from the source in all rooms. These Japanese-Western style rooms have large, comfortable windows♪ During the day, you can see the Seto Inland Sea, and at night, you can see the fantastic night view of the industrial area to your right.

The restaurant serves locally produced cuisine with the theme of "beauty from the inside out." For dinner, they serve the creative IBUKU Kaiseki course, which can be enjoyed with all five senses. The chef has prepared a variety of dishes using his skill, including seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, seasonal vegetables from the surrounding area, and Hiroshima beef, which the area is proud of. Other dishes that require extra care, such as homemade fruit liqueurs and fermented foods, are also appealing!

Winter is the off-season for tourists, but it's the peak season for oysters. The winter "IBUKU Kaiseki" course features a variety of original oyster dishes. The oyster dishes that can only be eaten here are exquisite.

All rooms have a bath, and the water is direct from the source of onsen, which is rich in radon. This water is said to be effective in promoting health, relieving fatigue, and treating gynecological diseases. The lighting is designed to resemble moonlight, so you can relax both your body and mind. Enjoy onsen in a private space where you won't be disturbed by anyone.

Miyajima-an Hiroshima is popular for its location overlooking Itsukushima Shrine and for being the first ryokan in Hiroshima to serve teppanyaki kaiseki. All guest rooms are modern Japanese-Western style, and some rooms even have a view of Miyajima's great torii gate from the window. There is a coffee maker in the room, so you can enjoy aromatic coffee anytime.

This is the first inn in Hiroshima ryokan to have a "Teppanyaki (teppan-table) o meal place". The kaiseki course features fresh ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea grilled on a teppan grill, as well as sashimi, steamed dishes, and more. The final dish is Miyajima-an's special okonomiyaki! The sauce is also specially made by the inn. At breakfast, foil pancakes and egg dishes are also prepared on the griddle. The freshly made, hot okonomiyaki is sure to be a hit with your taste buds.

Of course, there is a wide variety of oyster dishes to choose from! You can enjoy them in a variety of arrangements, from grilled oysters to fried oysters, oyster butter, and oysters with shaved ice. This is the "Three Kinds of Grilled Oysters." It is a luxurious dish that allows you to compare three different flavors.

The water in the large public bath is the natural onsen "Itsukushima no Yu." This is Zennyuji onsen springs from within the prefecture, and the water is rich in radon. Both the men's and women's baths have an open-air bath, an indoor bath, and a sauna, and the open-air bath offers a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea. Enjoy a blissful moment bathed in the pleasant sunlight in the morning and gazing at the deep red sea in the evening.

Aki Grand Hotel is an oceanfront natural onsen inn located on the opposite shore of Miyajima. This Japanese-Western style room is full of a resort feel, and behind the large glass window you can see the Seto Inland Sea, which changes its appearance depending on the time of day. There are also various other types of rooms, such as Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, maisonette suites, and royal suites, all of which have the sea right in front of them. These rooms allow you to forget about your busy daily life and relax and enjoy the feeling of being on a trip.

After enjoying sightseeing and shopping, it's time for the long-awaited dinner. You can enjoy the chef's pride and joy, banquet cuisine and Italian dinner, which make use of the bounty of the Seto Inland Sea. In winter, the menu includes seasonal oyster dishes. If you want to enjoy oysters to the fullest, you can also order special dishes such as fried oysters or butter-grilled oysters.

The tranquil Seto Inland Sea spreads out before your eyes, and you can enjoy the spectacular view from the seaside terrace and the large open-air bath. There is a private pier in front of the hotel, and night cruises around the World Heritage site of Itsukushima Shrine are very popular (reservations required and a fee is required). Being able to see the mysterious illuminated Itsukushima Shrine is a rare experience.

We have introduced you to hotels and ryokan that boast excellent cuisine where you can fully enjoy Hiroshima oysters. Each has its own original menu and rooms with great views. You can also spend a relaxing time in onsen or on the terrace. Once you have found your favorite inn, it's time to get going! Your journey of immersion in a happy mood will begin ♪