Bus and ferry ride out to Miyaja Island famous for oysters. We did not want to go on the peace museum for nuclear or any similar excursion.

Itsukushima, also known as Miyajima, is a small island in Hiroshima Bay, western Japan. It is known for its forests and ancient temples. Just offshore, the giant, orange Great Torii Gate is partially submerged at high tide. It marks the entrance to the Itsukushima Shrine, which was first built in the 12th century. Nearby, the Museum of History and Folklore has cultural artifacts in a 19th-century merchant’s home.

This is a world heritage site and possibly the first or third most beautiful island in Japan, or most scenic spot. Guide may have said Sendai Pineforest on the list of three.

Apparently, the island is famous for two treats in additional to the above, mentioned the maple leaf goodies, which we will try separately.

Apparently, there are two styles of “Okonomiyaki,”. The one in Osaka and the one here has to do with order and adding the ingredients. Pancake here looked a bit more like a crepe.

French restaurant dinner