Miyajima


Though it is formally called Itsuku-shima (Strict Island), this major Hiroshima-area tourist attraction is better known as Miyajima, the Island of Shrines. The large crimson torii (shrine gate), rising out of the sea in front of the Itsukushima-jinga, is representative of Shintoism and probably the most familiar Japanese cultural icon. But this torii , which is plastered on nearly every travel poster and guide book that has anything to do with Japan, has not suffered from the overexposure and is especially breathtaking at sunset.

Miyajima Video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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