Miyajima Oyster Festival
Hiroshima, Japan • JPY 100 - JPY 2000 approx.• 
Underrated
Underrated
Best months to visit
Jan, Feb, Apr
2°C – 10°C, cold and dry with occasional rain; best for fresh oyster season, medium crowds, peak season
2°C – 10°C, cold and dry with occasional rain; best for fresh oyster season, medium crowds, peak season
Walking required
Yes
The event area is mostly flat and accessible, but seating can be limited due to crowds.
The event area is mostly flat and accessible, but seating can be limited due to crowds.
Value for money
Medium
Oysters were cheap, but crowds lessened the experience.
Oysters were cheap, but crowds lessened the experience.
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Reviews from other travelers
Summarised by AI
Delightful Oysters
Couples raved about the fresh oysters and romantic atmosphere at this festival!
Scenic Island
Visitors found the location stunning, perfect for a couples' getaway and amazing photos.
Yummy Food
Travelers loved the variety of oyster dishes and found them delicious and affordable.
Crowded Festival
Couples noted the festival could get extremely crowded, making it hard to enjoy.
Event Cancelled
Travelers were disappointed the festival was cancelled, impacting their plans.
Long Wait
Couples reported long lines at popular food stalls, which was frustrating.
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Hours of operation
Monday
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Saturday
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
In-depth experience
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Experience the exhilarating Miyajima Oyster Festival - traditional drummers, vibrant expressions, and vivid decorations ignite an atmosphere buzzing with celebration and cultural pride.
When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
MEDIUM
4-12°C
Cold but mostly dry, with occasional light rain.
Cold but mostly dry, with occasional light rain.
Open
Onsen and restaurants remain open, serving fresh oysters.
Onsen and restaurants remain open, serving fresh oysters.
Recommended
December is a great time for oyster lovers, with fresh seafood widely available before the festival peak.
December is a great time for oyster lovers, with fresh seafood widely available before the festival peak.
January
MEDIUM
2-10°C
Cold and dry with occasional rain; best for fresh oyster season.
Cold and dry with occasional rain; best for fresh oyster season.
Open
No major restrictions, but some ryokans may require early reservations.
No major restrictions, but some ryokans may require early reservations.
Recommended
January is an excellent time to visit Miyajima for oysters, though the festival takes place in February.
January is an excellent time to visit Miyajima for oysters, though the festival takes place in February.
February
HIGH
3-11°C
Cold with occasional rainfall; ideal conditions for enjoying fresh oysters.
Cold with occasional rainfall; ideal conditions for enjoying fresh oysters.
Open
Expect high demand for accommodations and ferry services.
Expect high demand for accommodations and ferry services.
Recommended
February is the best time to experience the Miyajima Oyster Festival, with a variety of oyster dishes available at special festival prices.
February is the best time to experience the Miyajima Oyster Festival, with a variety of oyster dishes available at special festival prices.
March
MEDIUM
6-15°C
Mild temperatures with increasing rainfall.
Mild temperatures with increasing rainfall.
Open
No major restrictions, but oyster season starts to wind down.
No major restrictions, but oyster season starts to wind down.
Recommended
March is still a good time for oysters, but the peak festival period has ended.
March is still a good time for oysters, but the peak festival period has ended.
How to get there
Ferry
Recommended
Ferries depart from Miyajimaguchi Pier to Miyajima Ferry Terminal, a short ride to the festival.
Train
Recommended
Take the JR Sanyo Line to Miyajimaguchi Station, then walk to the ferry pier for a short ride to Miyajima Island.
Walking
Recommended
Walking is the primary mode of transport within the festival area and around Miyajima Island.
Boat
Direct boat services are available from Hiroshima Peace Park (Motoyasu Pier) and Hiroshima Port to Miyajima Island.
Bus
Buses are available to Miyajimaguchi, the mainland ferry port. From there, take a ferry to Miyajima Island.
Taxi
Taxis provide direct transport to the Miyajimaguchi ferry pier, the gateway to Miyajima Island.
Additional info
Here's what you need to know about this experience
Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required