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| "Iwaso"
inn constantly watching over Miyajima. |
Iwakuniya
Sobei, the founder of "Iwaso" Inn
in Miyajima, observed the busy market for
a month before and after Kangensai (the Orchestra
Festival held on June 17) and requested permission
to open up Momijidani (presently Momijidani
Park) from the local magistrate's office.Permission
was granted and he proceeded to build a bridge
across the Momiji River and teahouses serving
refreshments for visitors resting along the
river.Thus Iwaso was founded.Iwaso is an abbreviation
of Iwakuniya Sobei.After the foundation of
the inn, it became popular with many visitors
and it was rebuilt as a modern Japanese style
hotel just after the Meiji era.
Since then, many visitors have come to love
the relaxing atmosphere of Miyajima. |
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| At
Momijidani you can experience the feeling
of becoming one with nature and enjoy seeing
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crimson
maple leaves of fall, the cherry blossoms
of spring, and the new green leaves of spring.
These are the characteristics of the seasons
in Japan.
The inn is located within walking distance
of Itsukushima Shrine, a world heritage site.
And it offers hot spring water from the Wakamiya
Hot Spring, cuisine using Hiroshima's local
ingredients and the beautiful scenery of Miyajima,
considered to be one of the top three views
in Japan. |
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| Miyajima
has a "World Cultural Heritage Site" and
"One of Japan's Best Views" |
Miyajima,
considered to be one of Japan's best three views,
was registered as a world cultural heritage site
in December 1996.
Miyajima, located in the Seto Inland Sea, has been
worshiped as a "divine island" since ancient
times and is rich in history and romance.You will
appreciate the harmony between the island's natural
beauty and the architecture's man-made beauty. |
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