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Travel Spotlight
Miyajima Island
Miyajima Island, also known as
Itsukushima (厳島), means "Shrine Island" in Japanese.
It is a part of the city of Hatsukaichi in the Hiroshima Prefecture.
Miyajima is famous for its Daiganji Temple, Itsukushima Shrine, a
five-storied pagoda, and a beautiful aquarium.
Similarly to Nara Park, deer roam freely around the city and coexist
with the citizens and tourists. Miyajima also has a very popular treat
called Momiji, which is a maple leaf-shaped pastry with some
kind of filling (lemon custard, chocolate, etc.). These treats are based
on the beautiful, sacred maple trees that cover the island.