Miyajima Island, also known as Itsukushima, which translated to 'Shrine Island' is located in Hiroshima Bay in Japan. It is most known for the Itsukushima Shrine and is home to a number of temples like the Toyokuni Shrine and Daiganji Temple. There are also plentiful cherry blossoms and maple trees that bloom in the spring and fall, respectively, bringing in many foreign and domestic visitors to the island.

Japan is quite a large country with many different cities. Each place offers a wide variety of temples, markets, and landmarks to see. Use this guide as a crash course into the more popular cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Hakone with an overview of Mt. Fuji viewing points. All these areas are easily accessible by the famous Shinkansen Bullet Train with a Japan Rail Pass.

Hiroshima is such an underrated city in Japan. Despite it's tragic past, the city has become a symbol for Peace. While you're here, check out the Hiroshima Castle, the A-Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Park, and make your way to Miyajima Island for some hiking and sweeping views of the entire city.