Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
Hiroshima Prefecture · Japan
This old shopping street is filled with deer and many shops, restaurants and cafes. Wander at your own pace, stop for a snack or to buy some souvenirs.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street, also known as Kiyomori-dori. This bustling thoroughfare is the primary pedestrian artery connecting the ferry terminal to the world-famous Itsukushima Shrine. …
Listen in the app2The Giant Rice Scoop — Symbol of Miyajima Craft
Standing prominently along the street is one of its most peculiar and famous landmarks: the World’s Largest Wooden Rice Scoop, or 'O-shakushi.' Carved from a single massive piece of Zelkova wood, it measures nearly 7.7 meters in…
Listen in the app3Momiji Manju — The Maple Leaf Delicacy
As you continue down Omotesando, you will inevitably be drawn to the many shops selling Momiji Manju—small, maple-leaf-shaped cakes. This is Miyajima's most iconic snack, created in the early 20th century to honor Momijidani…
Listen in the app4Grilled Oysters — The Flavor of Hiroshima Bay
The air in Omotesando is thick with the savory, briny aroma of 'Kaki-no-teppanyaki'—grilled oysters. Hiroshima prefecture produces more oysters than any other region in Japan, and Miyajima is the best place to sample them fresh…
Listen in the app5Anago-meshi — The Pilgrim's Feast
Another culinary jewel of Miyajima is Anago-meshi, or grilled saltwater eel over rice. Unlike the more common 'unagi' (freshwater eel), 'anago' is leaner and has a more delicate, sweet flavor. …
Listen in the app6Wooden Crafts and Folk Art
Beyond the food, Omotesando is a gallery of traditional Japanese crafts. Aside from the ubiquitous rice scoops, you will find shops specializing in 'Miyajima-bori,' or Miyajima wood carving. …
Listen in the app7The Retractable Canopy — Weathering the Seasons
One of the most practical yet distinctive features of Omotesando is the large retractable canopy that spans the width of the street. This engineering addition allows the shopping experience to continue regardless of the weather. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As the Omotesando Shopping Street begins to open up into the wider path toward the coast, our culinary and craft journey concludes. We have tasted the sea in the grilled oysters, sampled the forest in the maple leaf cakes, and…
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What is Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street?
Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street is a place in Hiroshima Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hiroshima Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.2986, 132.3216 |
| Last updated |
