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
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The torii gate, accessible from the island during low tide
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Itsukushima honden
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Itsukushima haiden
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Torii and Itsukushima Shrine in background, Miyajima Island, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
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Torii of Itsukushima Shrine
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Itsukushima-jinja torii at sunset, Miyajima Island, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
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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.
