Itsukushima Shrine

The Ultimate Guide to Miyajima and the Great Torii Gate

July 31, 2025 / Autumn Foliage, Cherry Blossom, Chūgoku Region, Hiroshima Prefecture, Trekking/Hiking in Japan, World Heritage

Many people know that the Itsukushima Shrine, the shrine with a torii gate floating on the sea, is a World Heritage Site. But do you know it isn’t just the shrine itself that was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site? And when you ask where to find deer in Japan, most people will tell […]

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Itsukushima Shrine and Miyajima’s Great Torii Gate

July 29, 2024 / Chūgoku Region, Hiroshima Prefecture, Temples & Shrines

When people talk about Miyajima, the first thing that will pop up in their mind is most likely the giant “floating” torii gate. In fact, at high tide, the entire shrine seems to float on water! If you have ever wondered which shrine’s precinct the torii gate is marking, it is Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社), one

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