Tokyo — The "shrine island" of Miyajima is one of Japan's most iconic destinations. A quick ferry ride from downtown Hiroshima, the postcard-perfect locale is much-loved for its giant "floating" ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With a resident population under 1,500, the tiny island and World Heritage Site received almost 5 million tourists last year alone ...

The Japanese island of Miyajima, famous for its orange torii gate, will now charge tourists a tax to visit. The island, a short ferry ride away from Hiroshima, is a popular day trip spot for visitors ...

HATSUKAICHI, Hiroshima -- The island of Miyajima, home to the World Heritage-listed Itsukushima Shrine, in this west Japan ...

Itsukushima in Hiroshima Bay is known for its iconic floating torii, its forests and its wildlife. But the aquarium has some distinct claims to fame, including a unique species of porpoise. The ...

HATSUKAICHI, Hiroshima -- The leaves of maple trees have begun turning red and yellow at Momijidani Park on the island of Miyajima here, known as the location of the World Heritage-listed Itsukushima ...

Traveling to Japan was a life-changing experience for me, and I'd recommend it anyone. From its rich culture to its fashion-forward citizens — not to mention the decadent meals — this beautiful and ...

Japan is made up of 6,852 individual landmasses and while many are tiny uninhabited volcanic formations, some of them such as Miyajima Island are magical havens with mythical narratives. Although the ...