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Old streets or people's living quarters which are just a hundred meters inner side from the sea. The are sometimes overshadowed the famous shrine and temples. But it is interesting to see the houses and small streets where Miyajima people live. Its also a calm area and there are some interesting shops dealing with local products.
Updated Nov 26, 2010
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OK, it doesn’t quite have the space for a thousand tatami mats but with a florrspace equal to 857 mats it does comes pretty close and Senjokaku is indeed one of Miyajimas most impressive buildings. Built in 1587, it is the biggest building on Miyajima and origanlly functioned as sutra repository where sutra chanting would be conducted in honour of war victims and casualties. It was the Japanese warlord Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who financed the building of the Pavilion after unifying Japan. However, Hideyoshi Toyotomi died during the construction and even today, it remains unfinished but still well worth seeing.
Written Sep 20, 2010
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The Treasure Hall or Homotsukan is one the most impressive of Miyajimas buildings. The hall was constructed in 1934 for the purpose of storing and preserving the thousands of priceless artefacts and documents presented to the shrine over the ages. The hall contains over 4000 pieces with 130 listed as Japanese national and cultural treasures.
Entry to the hall is included in the ¥500 combo ticket for the Itsukushima Shrine and Treasure Hall
Written Sep 20, 2010
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These are the remains of a holy tree that is believed to be more than 1000 years old and you will find it when walking back from the Itsukushima Shrine to the village. The tree is covered by a small house in order to protect it a bit against erosion.
Written May 16, 2009
It was too wet to wander far (especially with a baby), so we made short forays from our Ryokan, trying to see as much as possible and heading back in between sights to warm up and dry off. We also ate...a lot...from the food stalls (the cold and wet does tend to make you hungry)...it also makes for very friendly shopkeepers, so be prepared for a chat! Some of the friendliest locals were the deer...but be careful, they snatch!
Updated Feb 17, 2008
Tsutsumigaura Park has actually a beautiful sandy beach with fine white sands and a child friendly shallow stretch of waters. There are also tennis courts, camping ground and beach houses. Excellent for family recreation!
Written Jun 19, 2007
Address: The north side of Miyajima island.
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You've gotta try the grilled oysters that they sell in quite a few of the shops. Oysters are supposed to be one of their famous dishes. I went to Miyajima in the laste afternoon and made the mistake of not trying these out earlier. Some stalls sell them in 2s, 4s, 6s. By the time i went to see the torii and walked back wanting to try these, the only stall selling them sold them in like 4s and 6s. I'm not a big fan of oysters so landed up not being able to try them.
Written Aug 30, 2006
(last date visited - Aug. 24, 2007)
deer everywhere
Written Oct 24, 2007
(last date visited - Aug. 24, 2007)
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Written Oct 24, 2007
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The deer roam freely on Miyajima, just like in some other parts of Japan. Be careful though as some do get a bit friendly.
Written Aug 30, 2006
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The deer roam freely on Miyajima, just like in some other parts of Japan. Be careful though as some do get a bit friendly.
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