The easiest and quickest way to get there is via the Miyajima Ropeway, which runs from Momijidani station at the far end of Momijidani Park. From the upper ropeway station (Shishi-iwa Station), it’s ...

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.

HATSUKAICHI, Hiroshima Prefecture--A Miyajima visitor tax will be introduced on Oct. 1 costing tourists 100 yen (67 cents) to visit the island, home to Itsukushimajinja shrine, a World Heritage site.