Kikugawa (on its booking page, Itsukushimahigashimonzen Kikugawa) is an inn on Miyajima, the island in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, about five minutes on foot from the ferry pier. It describes itself as standing at the entrance to the island’s historic townscape, mixing the feel of a town house with modern sukiya design. Before you book, three things matter: the only plan on sale is breakfast only, so plan your dinner; most rooms are adults only; and there is no shared bath on the official pages, but every room has its own bath.
Where Kikugawa sits on Miyajima
The inn says the old gate town of Itsukushima, long called Miya-sengen, has carried on from the Middle Ages to today, and that Kikugawa stands at the entrance to this townscape. The old gate town is a national Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Inside, the inn avoids showy decoration and is built in the sukiya style with carefully chosen solid wood. A new salon looks onto an inner courtyard. The exterior renovation was finished on July 31, 2026, after the inn closed for work in December 2025 and from January to February 2026.
What is Kikugawa like at a glance?
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 796 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588 |
| Phone from abroad | +81-829-44-0039 |
| Check-in / out | 15:00 (15:00–21:00 on the booking page) / 10:00 (some rooms excepted) |
| Plan on sale | Stay with breakfast, no dinner |
| Baths | In every room; hinoki cypress tub in the special room |
| In every room | Bath, toilet with washlet, fridge, LCD TV, Wi-Fi |
| Smoking | Non-smoking throughout |
| Parking | 2 spaces; confirm in advance |
| Cards (official site) | Visa, Mastercard, DC |
From the official site and booking page, read October 16, 2026.
Rooms at Kikugawa
Which rooms can I book?
| Room | Size | Guests | Bedding | Children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyako-wasure, sukiya special room (balcony) | 30 m² | 2–3 | Futon 100×200 cm | Adults only |
| Horai, Japanese room with a loft | 30 m² | Ask the inn | Futon 95×200 cm | Welcome |
| Gekko, sukiya double | 15 m² | 1–2 | 160×200 cm | Adults only |
| Shumisen, Tsubaki, Shusetsu, sukiya twins | 17 m² | 2 | 100×200 cm | Adults only |
| Hibi, Japanese-modern twin | 20 m² | 2 | 100×200 cm | Welcome |
All rooms are on the 2nd floor. From the official booking page, read October 16, 2026.
The in-room amenities on the Japanese booking page are yukata, a face towel, a bath towel and a bath mat. The English booking page asks guests in the compact rooms not to bring large luggage, so pack light for Gekko and the twins.
Which rooms take children?
The special room and the sukiya modern rooms do not accept bookings with children under 12. The Japanese-modern rooms, Hibi and Horai, welcome children under 12, including infants and toddlers. The official pages do not set out children’s prices, so ask the inn when you book for a family.
The baths at Kikugawa
What kind of bath is in my room?
Every room has its own bath and toilet. Miyako-wasure has a hinoki cypress tub; the sukiya modern and Japanese-modern rooms have enameled cast-iron tubs, and Horai, room 207, has an artificial marble tub. The official pages do not mention a shared bath, an outdoor bath or hot-spring water, so this is a stay for bathing in private.
Does a tattoo matter here?
The official pages say nothing about tattoos. With baths only in the rooms, you bathe alone, but if a tattoo worries you, ask the inn before you book.
Breakfast and dinner at Kikugawa
What is breakfast like?
Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8:00 to 9:30. The cuisine page describes a gently seasoned Japanese breakfast with fresh eggs from Mukaihara in the north of the prefecture and specially grown Koshihikari rice from Tojo.
Where will I eat dinner?
The plan on sale is a stay with breakfast and no dinner, and it asks guests to use restaurants on or off the island. The cuisine page also introduces a partner, Miyajima Sushi Tensen, for sushi kaiseki delivery; it is closed on Wednesdays and some other days. Settle dinner before you arrive. Our Miyajima guide covers the rest of the island.
Can the inn handle allergies or a vegetarian diet?
The cuisine page says the inn takes requests from vegetarians and guests with allergies and asks you to consult it in advance. Guests with severe allergies may not be accommodated.
Prices, taxes and booking rules at Kikugawa
How much does a stay cost?
All rooms are sold on the breakfast plan. For two sharing a room, the plan page showed per-person rates from 12,650 yen for Gekko, the twins and Hibi, 15,400 yen for Horai and 23,100 yen for Miyako-wasure. The individual room screens showed starting rates of 14,850 yen, 18,150 yen and 25,850 yen on the same day, so the price depends on your dates. Prices include consumption tax.
What taxes are added?
From April 1, 2026, Hiroshima Prefecture charges an accommodation tax of 200 yen per person per night on room rates of 6,000 yen or more; the official pages do not say whether it is included. Miyajima also has a visitor tax of 100 yen per visit, collected in principle by the ferry companies, or 500 yen for a year. Preschool children are exempt.
What is the cancellation policy?
The booking page accepts cancellations until the day before your stay, but the cancellation-fee table did not display when we checked, and the deadline time differs between the Japanese and English pages. Confirm both with the inn before you book. See our hotel cancellation guide.
How do I pay?
The official site lists Visa, Mastercard and DC cards. The booking page shows the payment options for each plan; check the one on your screen as you book.
Getting to Kikugawa from the Miyajima pier
From the Miyajima pier, the official site says to head toward Machiya-dori; the inn is about five minutes on foot. The official pages do not name a station or offer a pickup. Our Hiroshima to Miyajima guide explains the trains and ferries. The inn has two parking spaces; confirm in advance if you plan to bring a car.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Kikugawa
- The official website has no English pages. Plans and prices in English are on the official English booking page.
- Arrange dinner in advance: the plan on sale includes breakfast only.
- Traveling with a child under 12? Book Hibi or Horai.
- Luggage storage is offered before check-in and after checkout; note it in the remarks when you book.
- Laundry is handled on request; ask the inn.
- Keep yen for the 100-yen visitor tax on the ferry and the 200-yen accommodation tax.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kikugawa serve dinner?
Can children stay at Kikugawa?
Is there a shared bath at Kikugawa?
What time is check-in at Kikugawa?
How do I get to Kikugawa?
Bottom line (2026): Kikugawa is a sukiya-style inn at the entrance to Miyajima’s preserved old town, five minutes from the ferry pier, with a bath in every room and a Japanese breakfast. Plan dinner elsewhere, pick Hibi or Horai if you travel with children, and confirm cancellation terms with the inn.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Kikugawa’s official pages: home (Japanese), facilities and rooms, cuisine, access, the renovation notice, and the official booking page in Japanese and English; taxes from Hiroshima Prefecture and Hatsukaichi City. All were read on October 16, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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