Early dinner with anago rice or grilled oysters, snacking on fried maple-leaf cakes
About this spot
A traditional shopping street lined with souvenir shops and restaurants leading to Itsukushima Shrine, where you can enjoy Miyaji specialties like anago rice, grilled oysters, and fried maple-leaf cakes. Before the evening Tamatorigai Festival viewing, finishing an early dinner is recommended. Walking along this street lined with wooden townhouses offers plenty of Miyaji's traditional atmosphere.
Fireworks details
Name: 玉取祭
Date & time: 8/29 (Sat) Time TBA
Venue: 廿日市市宮島町・嚴島神社
嚴島神社の大鳥居の沖合を舞台に、褌姿の男たちが海に投げ込まれた宝珠(玉)を奪い合う、宮島でも屈指の勇壮な神事です。小舟に乗った男たちが激しく水しぶきを上げながら宝珠を追い、これを手にした者には一年の幸運がもたらされると伝えられています。海上の攻防を陸から見守る参道は、太鼓の音と観客の歓声で祭り一色に染まり、昼間参拝した神社が夜には全く違う熱気に包まれる様子を体感できます。夏の終わりを告げる宮島の伝統行事として、地元でも大切にされてきた祭りです。
Tips
見物には嚴島神社の廻廊や海沿いの参道が定番のスポットです。夕方以降は混み合うため、早めに場所を確保しておくと安心です。夜間は足元が暗くなるので懐中電灯があると便利です。
Tips
As the festival approaches, the street becomes crowded with spectators. Finishing dinner by around 3 p.m. ensures peace of mind.
Best time to visit
Duration approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Early afternoon before the festival crowds offers comfortable dining.
Access & map
〒739-0588 Hiroshima Prefecture, Hatsukaichi City, Miyaji Town, Omotesando Shopping Street
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2026 Tamatorigai Festival Full-Day Experience Course
Hiroshima
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