Miyajima from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Miyajima, when to go, the visa for Australians and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Miyajima tripDay to day in Miyajima, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$17 | A$26 |
| A balanced mix | A$40 | A$49 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$56 | A$65 |
- Local transport: about A$9 a day. Taxi: A$7 to start, then A$3.11 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$22 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about A$2 a person a night, paid at your stay.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, en.wikivoyage.org, go.goinc.jp; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
6°F
8°M
12°A
17°M
22°J
25°J
28°A
30°S
26°O
20°N
14°D
8°
The most pleasant months are August and October. January is the driest month (63 mm of rain) and July the wettest (260 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit Japan, place by placeCompare: Japan or Thailand · Japan or Vietnam · Japan or Italy · Japan or United States · Japan or New Zealand
Visa for Australians
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: smartraveller.gov.au, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Miyajima
- Itsukushima Shrineshrine · half a day
- Floating torii gatelandmark · a couple of hours
Best at high tide
Mount Misenmountain · half a day
Daisho-in Templetemple · a couple of hours- Senjokaku Hallhistoric site · a couple of hours
- Momijidani Parkpark · a couple of hours
Miyajima Public Aquariumaquarium · a couple of hours- Miyajima ropeway and Misen hikeexperience · half a day
- Oyster tasting at Kakiyaexperience · a couple of hours
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Miyajima cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$26 a person a day eating street food, A$49 with a balanced mix and A$65 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Miyajima?
The most pleasant months are August and October. January is the driest month (63 mm of rain) and July the wettest (260 mm); daytime highs run from 6 to 30 °C over the year.
Do Australians need a visa for Japan?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on smartraveller.gov.au on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Miyajima?
Itsukushima Shrine, Floating torii gate, Mount Misen, Daisho-in Temple, Senjokaku Hall.
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