Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社, Itsukushima-jinja) is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima). It is best known for its “floating” torii gate.[1] It is in the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. The shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Itsukushima shrine is a popular Japanese tourist spot. It is most famous for its gate, called the torii in Japanese. The shrine is made up of two main buildings: the Honsha shrine and the Sessha Marodo-jinja. There are also 17 other buildings within the shrine. The Japanese government has selected 6 buildings and items as National Treasures. [2]
Itsukushima Shrine Media
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The Itsukushima Shrine at high tide, when it appears to float on the water
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View from the torii
The torii gate, accessible from the island during low tide
Itsukushima honden
Itsukushima haiden
Torii and Itsukushima Shrine in background, Miyajima Island, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Torii of Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima-jinja torii at sunset, Miyajima Island, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
Itsukushima Shrine Torii at night
References
- ↑ Frédéric, Louis (2005). Japan Encyclopedia. Harvard University Press. ISBN 978-0-674-01753-5.
- ↑ Cali, Joseph (30 November 2012). Shinto shrines : a guide to the sacred sites of Japan's ancient religion. Dougill, John,, Ciotti, Geoff. Honolulu. ISBN 978-0-8248-3775-4. OCLC 875895346.
