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Tower of London vs Miyajima
Tower of London
75 positive (93%) · 5 mixed (6%) · 1 negative (1%)
Trust + time weighted: +92%
AI summary — not a quote
The Tower of London is widely regarded as a top-tier historical attraction, frequently cited as a highlight for first-time visitors. It is praised for its deep historical significance and the quality of its guided tours, though the experience is heavily impacted by crowds and the time required to see everything.
Pros
- Highly educational and entertaining Beefeater-led guided tours
- Rich historical atmosphere featuring the White Tower and Medieval Apartments
- Engaging for families and children, specifically mentioning the Ravens
- Excellent museum gift shop with a wide selection
Cons
- Extremely long wait times for the Crown Jewels, often exceeding two hours
- The actual viewing of the Crown Jewels is very brief, described as being 'herded like cattle'
- Can feel repetitive or boring for those not interested in suits of armor
Top excerpts
Definitely the museum gift shops! Tate, Tate Modern, London Transport Museum, Royal Academy, Natural History Museum, V&A, Imperial War Museum, the British Museum, Tower of London, probably almost any museum you can think of.
Tower of London has all the crown jewels and plenty of history too.
Windsor Castle, tower of London and Hampton Court are more legitimate
Windsor and the tower of London in one day is a bit much.
there are so many other things to do besides musicals like Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and just walking around different neighborhoods.
Miyajima
60 positive (92%) · 4 mixed (6%) · 1 negative (2%)
Trust + time weighted: +89%
AI summary — not a quote
Miyajima is a highly acclaimed island destination near Hiroshima, frequently described as a highlight of Japan travel. It is best known for the Itsukushima Shrine's 'floating' Torii gate, Mt. Misen hiking trails, and a peaceful atmosphere that contrasts with nearby urban centers.
Pros
- Stunning scenery including the iconic Torii gate and Mt. Misen
- Peaceful and quiet atmosphere after the last ferry departs
- Excellent hiking opportunities and nature trails
- Unique 'small town' vibes similar to Nara
Cons
- Can feel extremely rushed if combined with Hiroshima in a single day
- Daytime crowds can be significant
- Travel time between Hiroshima and the island can be deceptively long
Top excerpts
Half a day in Miyajima and half a day in Hiroshima is really busy. It's doable (I've done it) but it's a pretty packed day. Even though Miyajima is just outside Hiroshima, it can take deceptively long to get between the two.
Miyajima is like a whole day thing, they are doing yourself a dis-service to not get their early, take the ropeway up to the top, explore the grounds, the temples, there are so many things to see and do at Miyajima, and its really wonderful.
If you do that, its worth spending the night on Miyajima. The island is really peaceful once the boats leave, and it was cool going to see the shrine at sunrise, with only about 50 people around.
OP probably stole the pictures based on some being from South Korea and another person noting the dates on some of the places are wrong (like, saying March, not September level of wrong), but that torii is probably the one in Miyajima.
Miyajima is really beautiful in fall.