Itsukushima Shrine

Hiroshima and Miyajima

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March 26th 2010
On the first part of our trip we went to Hiroshima, Miyajima and later Kuyshu. We had both bought a Japan Railway Pass which is certainly well worth considering if you are planning to travel independently in Japan. Furthermore, train travel in Japan is a fantastic experience - the trains are always on time and you can sit there comfortably while travelling 2-300 km per hour. First stop, Hirosh ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more