Scusi Yukata
After a bus, tram and boat ride, we finally arrived at around noon yesterday in the sacred lands of Miyajima (also known as Itsukushima). This small island town, south of Hiroshima, is home to the O-Torii gate, which is deemed a world heritage site and one of the top 3 things to see in Japan. The gate itself rests on the sands.
We started our island tour by exploring the small, but architecturally beautiful city. It takes roughly 30 minutes to walk from one end to the other. We started with (of course) some traditional Japanese food, before moving onto some artisan ice cream (as seen on Youtube).
Such as a few other places in Japan, deer here are sacred… and because of this, they are mixed in with the general population of people. We witnessed a local shop owner having to nicely kick the deer out of this store. I even befriended one (as seen below).
After a couple lemon beers, we headed to our traditional Japanese Inn (Ryokan). The Ryokan was an experience all in its own, and included a traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast… and even a yukata (cloth kimono) to wear around the hotel.
During the evening we wandered around the empty town (things close between 5-6pm on this island), and got to see the town and Torii Gate lit-up.
If you’re going to Japan one day, go here.
Next stop: Kobe
29 Responses to “Scusi Yukata”
max on 27 Apr 2025 at 13:09 #
LOL! The deer! Ha ha!
rex on 27 Apr 2025 at 20:37 #
I really want to go to japan now
Lynne on 27 Apr 2025 at 20:57 #
The deer are that friendly?! So cool
cadence on 27 Apr 2025 at 22:00 #
wow!
Howard on 28 Apr 2025 at 03:30 #
I love Mirajima! Not much to do at night though.
ramona1932 on 28 Apr 2025 at 07:32 #
beautiful photos. how long are you travelling?
Jess on 04 May 2025 at 21:12 #
Love this
Russell on 05 May 2025 at 17:20 #
Nice threads
Robertfrina on 06 May 2025 at 02:58 #
Some really good shots here. Thanks for the tips. Had no idea about this place.
JosephVaf on 06 May 2025 at 04:45 #
The deer shot is epic
Daviderype on 07 May 2025 at 15:32 #
Nice
Anton on 08 May 2025 at 12:50 #
Thanks for the tip!
Thomasmiz on 09 May 2025 at 00:04 #
Nice Yukata! Ha!
Jimmyhop on 09 May 2025 at 21:58 #
Sick pics
Jamesgrate on 10 May 2025 at 19:42 #
your travels look really cool
Aaron on 11 May 2025 at 06:08 #
LOL! The deer photo is priceless
Carlosdax on 11 May 2025 at 16:35 #
This looks great
KevinRoada on 13 May 2025 at 14:37 #
Fancy ice cream!
MatthewsOg on 13 May 2025 at 18:40 #
Nice photos and great info!
JesseLox on 14 May 2025 at 01:07 #
THE DEER!
Norbert on 14 May 2025 at 05:28 #
Ur really selling this place.
Lloyd on 16 May 2025 at 17:50 #
Love the pix
Richard F on 16 May 2025 at 21:49 #
Thanks for sharing
Wallace on 19 May 2025 at 23:16 #
Looks amazing
Robertheelt on 20 May 2025 at 09:45 #
Love the photos!
Darwin on 24 May 2025 at 17:38 #
Deer pic is priceless
Betsy on 26 May 2025 at 02:14 #
What a great series of photos!
Peyton on 26 May 2025 at 13:29 #
Epic photos!
Kendra on 01 Jun 2025 at 13:49 #
I’m sold. Awsome photos.