We traveled to Hiroshima on the Bullet Train (the middle-level train--the Nozomi--which makes few stops and runs at about 185 mph), and unlike last year's trip to Kyoto, we had a clear day... This meant that Fuji-san was not shy, and we had a 20-minute period where we could see Mt. Fuji on the horizon. The picture is pathetic, and doesn't do it justice.
Because of the good weather, we decided to head to Miyajima on the first day in Hiroshima. It's an island off the coast of the city, accessible after a 45-minute trolley ride to the coast. Miyajima is home of one of the most famous toriis in Japanese iconography, the red torii in the water.
The shrines here date back to the 6th century, and are spread around the island, which is a mountain coming out of the water.
The most beautiful temple complex there was the Daisho-in Buddhist temples on the hillside, details of which are below.
Because of the good weather, we decided to head to Miyajima on the first day in Hiroshima. It's an island off the coast of the city, accessible after a 45-minute trolley ride to the coast. Miyajima is home of one of the most famous toriis in Japanese iconography, the red torii in the water.
The shrines here date back to the 6th century, and are spread around the island, which is a mountain coming out of the water. 
The most beautiful temple complex there was the Daisho-in Buddhist temples on the hillside, details of which are below.
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