Residents of Miyajima and those who work or study on the ... The island’s biggest draw is the spectacular “floating” torii gate of Itsukushimajinja shrine, which appears to rise out of ...

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.

Itsukushima Shrine, on the island of Miyajima, is famous for its floating torii, which appear to float on the water at high tide. The shrine is a classic example of Shinto architecture and is set ...