-Location-
Only 10 min to UNESCO world heritage site of Miyajima which is a famous floating shrine.
4 min to JR Miyajimaguchi station.
3 min to street-car station.
Easy access to A-bomb Dome.
25 min to Down Town Hiroshima.
And easy access from Hiroshima station!!
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Backpackers Miyajima offers comfortable and affordable accommodation near the UNESCO World Heritage site of Miyajima.
"Are you getting bored and tired of concrete Jungle?"
Why don't you take a break, and have a relaxing time!!
There is a lot of nature around Backpackers Miyajima, including mountains, beach, hiking trails, bird watching, etc…
You can have fun at our hostel, heal, take rest, and be relaxed, also you can feel peaceful atmosphere here.
-Beds-
We have western and Japanese-style dormitories with features including security lockers and air conditioning.
Coin-operated shower facilities are available.
-Facilities-
Useful coin laundry with dryer, kitchen and fridge.
FREE Wi-Fi on the lobby (accepts iphone)
Internet :20 min / 100Yen
TV,
DVD,'s
Big lockers per person,
Hot water,
Iron and ironing board
3 very clean shower rooms (coin operated): 5 min / 100yen
(We set up water clean systems in our building, trying our hand at saving the earth)
Reception: 08:00-11:00 and 16:00-22:00
Check-in: 16:00-22:00
Check-out: 11:00
Left luggage: 08:00-11:00
No curfew
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Payment must be made by CASH only.
A refundable key deposit is payable.
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Cancellation policy:
Cancellations must be made more than 48 hours before expected arrival time or the following charges will apply:
2 days - 30%
1 day - 50%
On the day/no show - 100%
*************< Local Events > ***************************
-Chinka-sai- in Miyajima island
31st of Decebmber at 6PM.
It's an annual event. and its biggest one!!
Fire Prevention Festival, takes place on the last day of the year in front of Itsukushima Shrine.
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-Shin-i Kenjo-shiki Ceremony-
(offering new clothes to deities)Saitan-sai Festival
1st of January, 2010.
Ceremony starts at noon. Bugaku performance starts at 5:30 a.m. (Repertoire: Enbu)
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-Futsukasai- Miyajima island
2nd of January,　2010 starts at 11PM
Ceremony starts at 9:00 a.m.
Bugaku performance starts at 1:00 p.m. (Repertoire: Manzairakum, Engiraku)
Omatsubayashi Noh Performance starts at 11:00 a.m.
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-Genshisai-
3rd of January, 2010 starts at 9:00 a.m.
Bugaku performance starts at 1:00 p.m.
(Repertoire: Taiheiraku, Komahoko, Kotokuraku, Ryohoh, Nasori, Chohkeishi)
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-Chikyusai-
5th of December starts at 5:30AM
Ceremony and Bugaku performance start at 5:30 a.m.
(Repertoire: Enbu, Kansyuh, Ringa, Batoh, Kenjyohraku, Chohkeishi)
Batoh, performed only once a year on this day, is also known by the name 'Sunrise Dance.'
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-Momote-sai- Miyajima island
20th of January starts at 11AM
It's an annual event!!
Shinto ceremony for the first use of bow and arrow of the year.
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********Backpackers Miyajima events*************:
-Christmas Party-
25th of December at 8PM
It's a gorgeous X'mas Party!!
And have a fun time with us!!
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-New years Eve Party-
31st of December at 8PM
We will cerebrate new years eve with a traditional way !!
To eat Soba noodles!!
You gotta have a experience it with us!!
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Non-smoking in the whole building. Smoking area outside.
Please corporate with the Japanese recycling system and seperate your trash.
Save our planet and care about ecology! Please avoid wasting energy!
We will turn off the lights at midnight and lock-out the front door from 1:00.
We have opened a NEW friendly and cozy hostel and on November, 2008.
