HATSUKAICHI, Hiroshima Prefecture--Visitors to Miyajima island here will face a new tax of 100 yen (70 cents) starting Oct. 1 next year to pay for much-needed upgrades to tourist facilities.

Beyond its sacred worship areas, the pagoda features a stunning check-in space with unique photography spots, earning it the nickname "little Japan in Hai Phong." A blend of tradition and modern ...

Photos of a massive red shrine gate that appears to be floating in the sea is one of the most iconic images of Japan. The gate is the great torii of Itsukushima Shrine on the small island in the Seto ...

World Heritage-listed Miyajima is indeed an iconic spot, said to be one of the top three most scenic places in all of Japan (the other two are Matsushima and Amanohashidate). It is popular with both ...

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Explorers can travel to Miyajima Island or “shrine island” to visit the Itsukushima Shrine, which is located in the Hiroshima Prefecture of Chugoku, Japan.

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Instead, Japan unfolds like a novel, or maybe a manga comic, our 17 days jammed with pig cafes, tea ceremonies, bullet trains and robot cafes. For our children, aged nine, 11 and 13, it was their ...

One of the most famous destinations is the Kumano Nachi Taisha, which boasts a three-storey vermillion pagoda and Nachi no Taki, which, at 133m, is the tallest waterfall in Japan.

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, Itsukushima Shrine, also known as Miyajima, is a revered sacred island located in Hiroshima Bay, Japan. This iconic shrine is renowned for its stunning ...

In exploring Miyajima, one cannot help but feel a deep connection to Japan’s historical and natural wonders. The island’s temples and shrines, including the striking Five-storied Pagoda and the serene ...