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Itsukushima Shrine

(厳島神社)
Shrine and Historic and Protected Site
廿日市市
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    Eileen R.
    "Definite *must* visit when you are in Japan!"(4 Tips)
    Ibrahim T.
    "Beautiful island, must visit if in Hiroshima"(3 Tips)
    Olivia F.
    "Check the low and high tides if you want to actually be on ground level..."(4 Tips)
    Krishna S.
    "Walking up to it at low tide is interesting but super wet and damp."(3 Tips)
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  • John P.heart icon on user image
    John PowerOctober 10, 2017
    A must visit. Highlight of our 12 day trip to Japan. Dinner Options are scarce after dark. Bring food, beer & wine to catch sunset and the tide roll in. Check tide charts online for timing.
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    CNNApril 2, 2015
    Believed to be the boundary between the spirit and human worlds, the Otorii's vermilion color is said to keep evil spirits away. You can walk to it on the sand bar during low tide. Read more
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Mire T.heart icon on user image
    Mire TedFebruary 5, 2017
    Worth visiting with amazing history behind. Retaining the purity of the shrine is so important that no deaths or births have been permitted near it. Highly recommended. Approx half day trip
  • Massara Nati ….
    Massara Nati …July 31, 2015
    Miyajima has been worshiped as a divine island since ancient times. This is why the shrine was built on the seashore where the tide ebb and flows.
  • Rocío G.heart icon on user image
    Rocío GonzálezApril 12, 2015
    Here is the famous torii in Miyajima. Entrance fee was cheap (400¥) and shrine is very beautiful
  • sukhchanderheart icon on user image
    sukhchanderOctober 12, 2015
    the gate. the walk. the temples. just chill here. ignore the selfie sticks. get lost in the alleys. pray to all the buddhas.
  • Ariane R.heart icon on user image
    Ariane RinehartAugust 24, 2016
    Definitely would recommend going at high tide. There are deer just roaming around the island!! (Guard your map and paper valuables from them).
  • Dani H.heart icon on user image
    Dani HarmaniFebruary 10, 2016
    The O-Torii is beautiful at high tide, although it's still a good picture for your album at low tide. With a good angle, you can always take a great picture at sunset.
  • Massara Nati ….
    Massara Nati …July 31, 2015
    The contrast of the blue sea, green hills and the vivid vermillion-lacquered shrine is breathtakingly beautiful.
  • Mateus M.heart icon on user image
    Mateus MirandaJanuary 30, 2016
    It's really worth it. I didn't expect to like as much as I did. Absolutely beautiful! Stay for the sunset!
  • Ray C.
    Ray ChanOctober 22, 2016
    besides the Great Otorii, Itsukushima shrine built along the coast has beautiful scenery in different tidal moments
  • Krishna S.heart icon on user image
    Krishna SivaranjanMarch 27, 2016
    Beautiful. I personally preferred seeing it at high tide and sunset. Walking up to it at low tide is interesting but super wet and damp. My shoes were not prepared
  • Diegoberto B.heart icon on user image
    Diegoberto BellamyFebruary 12, 2023
    Great spot for pictures. You can get here with your JR Pass, but it can be more convenient to depart from Memorial Park.
  • David K.
    David KoenigJuly 20, 2017
    You can hike to the top of mountain or walk halfway and take a gondola for views of Hiroshima and surrounding countryside!
  • Aristotelis R.heart icon on user image
    Aristotelis RMarch 31, 2016
    Worth the trip. Massive amount of other tourists as expected. Try to go as late as possible in order to avoid all groups
  • Dan M.heart icon on user image
    Dan Mondragón SomeraDecember 19, 2016
    Beautiful place, sit on the right side of the ferry for a Better view. Free ride if you have the JR pass
  • Eileen R.heart icon on user image
    Eileen RiveraSeptember 11, 2016
    Definite *must* visit when you are in Japan! Make the trek!
  • Trafoocoheart icon on user image
    TrafoocoJanuary 28, 2019
    Picturesque temple on water with fantastic view of the famous great Torri
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian Santa CruzJune 2, 2018
    Absolutely stunning! A must-see if you’re in Japan
  • Barrett
    BarrettMay 11, 2013
    There is more than one boat. The combination pass you buy at the Hiroshima station light rail is not JR. Go to the boats on the left.
  • Abimantra P.heart icon on user image
    Abimantra PradhanaFebruary 18, 2018
    Magical! Love everythin here
  • Issa O.heart icon on user image
    Issa OgataDecember 13, 2017
    We went middle november and weather was ok. A little bit cold but sunny!
  • Dan C.heart icon on user image
    Dan CastellanoJanuary 4, 2017
    Beautiful location on Miyajima island, great mountain backdrop
  • Tim H.heart icon on user image
    Tim HarrisonApril 2, 2017
    Go as early as you can to appreciate the shrine before it's too crowded. It's gorgeous.
  • Sarunpas T.
    Sarunpas TapananontJanuary 12, 2019
    One of the most beautiful place in japan!!!
  • De S.
    De SFebruary 15, 2015
    A must to visit
  • Olivia F.
    Olivia FungDecember 3, 2015
    Check the low and high tides if you want to actually be on ground level with the arches.
  • Linda
    LindaAugust 7, 2014
    Get a one day steer car pass including the ferry. Current fare 800 yen.
  • Ibrahim T.
    Ibrahim TahirJune 24, 2013
    Beautiful island, must visit if in Hiroshima
  • YFCheart icon on user image
    YFCNovember 9, 2014
    A must see world heritage.
  • Mohammad
    MohammadApril 24, 2017
    wait until dark. great timelapse .
  • Azzam H.heart icon on user image
    Azzam HamizanNovember 7, 2015
    I went to Miyajima today. It was not so much crowded.😊☺😊☺😊
  • Tiny C.heart icon on user image
    Tiny ChinNovember 16, 2018
    Nice place...must to go
  • Serene C.
    Serene CheongSeptember 13, 2014
    It's beautiful
  • Neil M.
    Neil MavichakMay 29, 2010
    JR Pass holder can ride on the JR Ferry for free
  • Trent T.heart icon on user image
    Trent TJanuary 11, 2016
    Pet a deer, but don't try to take a selfie with one.
  • 龍
    September 27, 2015
    広島では有数の観光地の一つ。旧社格は官幣中社で、現在は神社本庁の別表神社。全国に約500社ある厳島神社の総本社。祭神は宗像三女神の市杵島姫命・田心姫命・湍津姫命。伝承によれば推古天皇元年 (593年) 佐伯鞍職が社殿の造営の神託を受け、勅許を得て御笠浜に社殿を創建したことに始まると伝える。厳島 (宮島) の北東部、弥山の北麓に鎮座する。
    Upvoted Jan 27
  • Massara Nati ….
    Massara Nati …September 21, 2013
    【世界文化遺産】登録された区域は、社殿を中心とする嚴神社と、前面の海および背後の弥山原始林の森林を含む区域の431.2ヘクタール。弥山を中心に深々とした緑に覆われた山容を背景として、海上に鮮やかな朱塗りの本社本殿・大鳥居等の社殿群を展開している。登録された遺産のうち、嚴神社の本社本殿・弊殿・拝殿等17棟・大鳥居・五重塔・多宝塔3基からなる建造物群は、6棟が国宝、11棟・3基が重要文化財に指定。
    Upvoted Jan 12
  • 龍
    September 27, 2015
    厳島神社は平清盛ゆかりの神社として、海上に立つ有名な大鳥居 (重文) は日本三大鳥居の一つであるほか、平舞台 (国宝) は日本三舞台の一つ。本社本殿・回廊・高舞台等6練が国宝、反橋・五重塔・豊国神社等14練が重要文化財に指定され、平家納経を始めとした国宝重要文化財工芸品を多数納める。1996年 (平成8年) ユネスコ世界遺産 (文化遺産) に登録されている。
    Upvoted Jan 3
  • Bea D.
    Bea DíazNovember 1, 2015
    Impresionante Tori en la isla de Miyahima!!!!merece la pena quedarse a dormir en la isla para verlo sin multitud de turistas y visitar por la mañana Hiroshima.
  • Massara Nati ….
    Massara Nati …September 21, 2013
    国宝】名称は「厳島神社」…登録は建造物(6棟) 「本社本殿、幣殿、拝殿」「本社祓殿」「摂社客(まろうど)神社本殿、幣殿、拝殿」「摂社客神社祓殿」「廻廊東廻廊」「廻廊西廻廊」…古来より神聖視された宮島にあり海上鎮護の神として崇敬された。北の入り江に建ち、南奥の本社本殿と東の客社本殿は両流造形式で、拝殿や祓殿などの諸建築を回廊で連続した景観は、寝殿造の大邸宅を思わせる。
  • jesbritheart icon on user image
    jesbritOctober 25, 2015
    De las mejores vistas de todo Japón.
  • Carsten P.
    Carsten PätzOctober 15, 2018
    Weniger Besucher, weniger Kitsch, dann wäre der Ort wirklich wieder eine der „schönsten Landschaften Japans“ 🤔
  • Masaki K.heart icon on user image
    Masaki KuramochiMay 28, 2014
    もみじ饅頭がお土産に有名だと紅葉をイメージしちゃうけど、桜の時期もよい。夕方になると鳥居前が写真スポットです。アンダー気味に曇天日陰モードで人だかりを入れて撮ってみてください。かなりいい写真になりますよ。夜間の灯篭も雰囲気を盛り上げる。
  • Nacho G.heart icon on user image
    Nacho G.August 25, 2017
    Uno de los templos más bonitos. Si duermes en Miyajima, deja la visita al conjunto para la mañana siguiente y vente a verlo MUY pronto (7am). Es otra cosa!
  • Massara Nati ….
    Massara Nati …July 31, 2015
    宮島(厳島)は昔から神の島のとして崇められていました。御神体そのものである宮島の地に杭を打ち社殿を建てるわけにはいきません、なので厳島神社は海の上に建造されました。
  • Pamela S.heart icon on user image
    Pamela ScriffignanoOctober 23, 2014
    Una delle mete clou del Giappone. La porta sul mare, il monte con vista panoramica sull'arcipelago, i daini, le ostriche. Magica.
  • kinoko 2.heart icon on user image
    kinoko 2708September 23, 2017
    とってもきれいです。最近は外国人の人も多く、とても混んでいます。
  • Hatice T.heart icon on user image
    Hatice TuranApril 20, 2018
    Gelgit olayının göründüğü deniz, rüzgar ve güneşi simgeleyen bir yer
  • なな
    ななSeptember 19, 2017
    世界遺産!バイクで行くのは厳しいからフェリーに乗る前にバイクを置いて、体とカメラだけで行くのがいい☆近くにある牡蠣屋の牡蠣定食がおすすめ。土日祝は人が多すぎる…フェリーは並ぶ
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