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Miyajima is a UNESCO-world-heritage site and not far from the place, where you enter the island when you have left the ferry-boats you will find this monument and some explanations. Take a look through the hole in the sculpture-stone and you will see Otorii, the red gate of the shrine, like in my first photo.
Updated May 16, 2009
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I can't tell if this is a must see, an off the beaten path, or a tourist trap, but it's always cool to see the world's largest something. To celebrate the designation of Miyajima as a World Heritage site, the people of the city made this. It is in the market in between the stores, just a short walk from the the ferry terminal.
Written Feb 4, 2005
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The 'Torii' = entrancegate, in the main temple complex at Miyajima, is very specific. During hightide it is situated in the sea! Entering the temple (traditionally done through the torii, therefore means to wait for low tide and then striggle your way through muddy and sandy seabottom layers that fall dry.
Updated Jan 21, 2005
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Tahoto Pagoda is uphill, not far from Itsukushima Shrine. Unfortunately we had no time to see a bit more of it than what I could see through my tele-lense.
Updated May 16, 2009
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Lions (or are they dragons?) protecting the back entrance of the temple. The frontgate is the Torii in the sea, so, entering that way, you either get wet or muddy shoes (-:
Written Oct 15, 2002
Temple during lowtide (in the mud).
Written Oct 15, 2002
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Temple during lowtide (in the mud).
Q: Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could help me out on finding some very interesting sight places to see here? Also, can someone...
A: 1. The island proper; 2. Itsukushima Shrine (UNESCO World Heritage Site) 3. O-torii the famous water gate at the shrine. O-torii is illuminated at night. You can...
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the most famous red gate in japan
The holy island of Miyajima has been worshipped as a god since more than 1400 years. In the year 593 the origins of Itsukushima Shrine was built and many other shrines and temples followed and...
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Miyajima is one of the three most beautiful spots in Japan. I always try to go there when I'm back in Japan. Check the tide schedule so that you can see it standing in water. When the tide is out,......
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A short distance from Hiroshima, lies Miyajima. Miyajima is such a beautiful shrine. Depending on the water level, the entrance may be found out in the water. When I visited Miyajima, the water level...
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I found this place quite by accident while doing research for my trip to Japan with FMF. I was so glad I did and that I was able to visit Miyajima Island while in Japan. The entire island is a...
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Itsukushima, more commonly known as Miyajima, is an island close to the city of Hiroshima in the western region of Honshu. Just off the coast in Japan’s Inland Sea, Miyajima is an easy and worthwhile...
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