🗺️ Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street

"Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street" is the liveliest street on the island, lined with shops selling local specialties. This approximately 350-meter-long arcade leads to the iconic "Great Torii" of the Itsukushima Shrine, with numerous stores on both sides, including souvenir shops, folk craft stores, and restaurants where you can taste Miyajima's delicacies. It is the recommended first stop when visiting Miyajima, as it gathers all the unique local products and foods in one place. A must-try delicacy in the shopping street is the famous Miyajima dessert—Momiji Manju. There are over ten shops selling Momiji Manju in the arcade, each with its own unique flavors and specialties. Additionally, there are several shops selling locally sourced oysters and anago (conger eel), with some offering takeout for easy enjoyment while strolling. As you walk through the shopping street, the mouthwatering aromas wafting through the air are sure to entice you, making it a great idea to come with an empty stomach. The shopping street also features many shops selling Miyajima wooden spoons and Miyajima carvings, making it a perfect place to pick up souvenirs. Miyajima spoons are popular for their association with good luck, and some shops offer to write names or designated phrases on them for customers.

The lively shopping street leading to "Itsukushima Shrine" is about 350 meters long. There are numerous shops where you can taste the famous local delicacies of Miyajima. It's also a great place to find stores selling Miyajima folk crafts and handmade goods, perfect for picking up souvenirs.