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Miyajima, Japan

cover photo by Andrea Moscato

Location added by Giorgio Vannucci

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 8.5 (average on 6 votes)

Coordinates : 34.295994,132.31978 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : This small island in addition to historical temples, parks and beautiful nature offers in mid-August a show of fireworks which are among the most beautiful in Japan. Fireworks launched from boats anchored in the bay illuminating the door Ootorii and the Itsukushima Shrine, evoking magical atmospheres and majestic. At this event up to 300,000 visitors come to see the famous fireworks including many photographers that fill the beach of the floating gate, the same will gradually plunges under the rising of the tide.

Recommended equipment : For fireworks and indispensable tripod, inolrte preferred to use the remote shutter release and mirror up while shooting so as to minimize the vibrations. Wide-angle lenses are recommended, since the amplitude of the widespread fires of artifice.

Best months : Best time to visit this small island is Spring Summer, in particular the first two weeks of August, where they are

How to get there : The island is accessible by ferry, as is customary in Japan transportation are very efficient and steady throughout the giorno.Vi advice to take advantage of turist point present at railway stations where you will find all the information and support to organize the shift from Hiroshima to Miyajima

Visits : Visit the bay and photographing fireworks is totally free, however for museums, temples and parks, there are specific times of opening and some require ticket, please refer to the tourist point for more information.

Notes : Every year in Hiroshima a few days before the fireworks Miyajima is an event organized in memory for the first atomic bomb dropped on human beings. On this occasion they are left floating paper lanterns on the river Motoyasu, as well as to reflect on ethical issues is also a time where you can take great pictures.

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Sunrise: 05:20, Sunset: 18:55

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🌒 Waxing Crescent, Brightness: 21%

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