Itsukushima Shrine floating torii (Miyajima) tide times: when to go
The great torii seems to float only around high tide, and the shrine's corridors stand over the water. Around low tide the sea drains away and you can walk out to the gate across the sand.
Short answer: On 7 Nov 2026, the best daylight high-tide window at Itsukushima Shrine floating torii (Miyajima) is 06:34 to 08:49 local time. The biggest tides of the next 12 months fall on 23 Jan 2027, 21 Feb 2027, 5 Jul 2027, 3 Aug 2027.
Sat 7 November 2026
Go around high tide: 06:34 to 08:49
High tide at 08:04 · Average tidal range
| Low tide | 01:21 | -1.3 m vs. mean sea level |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 08:04 | +1.2 m vs. mean sea level |
| Low tide | 13:51 | -0.9 m vs. mean sea level |
| High tide | 19:52 | +0.9 m vs. mean sea level |
Sunrise 06:37 · Sunset 17:14 · Shaded bands: high-tide windows; grey: dark
Next 7 days
| Day | Low tide | High tide | Daylight window | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 7 Nov | 01:21, 13:51 | 08:04, 19:52 | 06:34–08:49 | Mid |
| Sun 8 Nov | 01:55, 14:31 | 08:42, 20:23 | 07:12–09:27 | Spring |
| Mon 9 Nov | 02:29, 15:10 | 09:19, 20:52 | 07:49–10:04 | Spring |
| Tue 10 Nov | 03:03, 15:48 | 09:54, 21:21 | 08:24–10:39 | Spring |
| Wed 11 Nov | 03:36, 16:26 | 10:30, 21:48 | 09:00–11:15 | Mid |
| Thu 12 Nov | 04:10, 17:06 | 11:07, 22:14 | 09:37–11:52 | Mid |
| Fri 13 Nov | 04:43, 17:49 | 11:46, 22:38 | 10:16–12:31 | Mid |
Biggest tides in the next 12 months
Spring tides expose the most sea floor at low water and bring the highest high water.
| Date | Range | Low tide | High tide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 26 Nov 2026 | 3.1 m | 03:20, 16:22 | 10:27, 21:47 |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | 3.1 m | 03:20, 16:28 | 10:31, 21:59 |
| Sat 23 Jan 2027 | 3.2 m | 03:20, 16:17 | 10:21, 22:02 |
| Sun 21 Feb 2027 | 3.2 m | 03:11, 15:50 | 09:56, 21:52 |
| Mon 5 Jul 2027 | 3.2 m | 04:03, 15:48 | 09:36, 22:53 |
| Tue 3 Aug 2027 | 3.2 m | 03:50, 15:43 | 09:38, 22:32 |
| Tue 31 Aug 2027 | 3.1 m | 02:47, 14:46 | 08:44, 21:29 |
| Sat 30 Oct 2027 | 3.1 m | 02:52, 15:35 | 09:40, 21:22 |
Tours
Itsukushima Shrine floating torii (Miyajima) tide times by month
Where these tide times come from
We fit 18 tidal constituents to about 200 days of hourly ocean tide from the Copernicus Marine global ocean model, at the nearest sea grid point (34.33, 132.33), then predict any date with astronomical arguments and nodal corrections. In a two-week test our high and low water times differed from the model by a median of 6 minutes.
Local harbours, river flow, wind and air pressure shift real tides by tens of minutes and heights by tens of centimetres. Check the local official tide table before you go.
Times are local (Asia/Tokyo). Heights are relative to mean sea level, not chart datum. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service information.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Itsukushima Shrine floating torii (Miyajima)?
The great torii seems to float only around high tide, and the shrine's corridors stand over the water. Around low tide the sea drains away and you can walk out to the gate across the sand. Pick a day when that window falls in daylight; the table above shows the next 7 days.
What time is high tide at Itsukushima Shrine floating torii (Miyajima) today?
On 7 Nov 2026, high tide at Itsukushima Shrine floating torii (Miyajima) is at 08:04 and 19:52 local time (predicted).
When are the biggest tides at Itsukushima Shrine floating torii (Miyajima)?
Spring tides come one to two days after full and new moon. The largest in the next 12 months are on 23 Jan 2027, 21 Feb 2027, 5 Jul 2027, 3 Aug 2027.