Itsukushima ShrineBeautiful Vermilion Torii Gate And Building Of Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima, As A World Heritage
One of the three greatest scenery in Japan, Miyajima is almost 30km in circumference. And, taking the sea as the precinct, Itsukushima Shrine has a unique layout for its structures. The erector Kiyomori Taira had adopted the style of aristocratic palace in Heian Era, and then it became present figure. By the way, it's one of the greatest shrine in Japan.
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Itsukushima Shrine
Access:Go to Miyajima-guchi Station of JR or Hiroden (streetcar), then walk to ferry terminal. There're two ferry terminals of Matsudai Kisen or JR, both of them go to Miyajima for 10 or 15 min. To Itsukushima Shrine, 10 min walk from Miyajima Port.
TEL:0829-44-2020
Hours:6:30-18:00