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Itsukushima Shinto Shrine

Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
+81 829-44-2020
Ranked #1 of 15 attractions in Hatsukaichi
4.5 of 5 stars 270 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Description: The famous shrine built on stilts with its torii gate set in the sea.
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

When we went there the the big red gate was all wraped up so you couldn't take any good photos but we made up for it with other shots of other attractions like the sika deer every where plus we spent some yen there. Good memorys ,They are still fixing things from the last flood from a typhoon.Still worth a... More

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Pune, India
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Visiting the Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Miyajima can be a nice side trip (half-day) from Hiroshima. We did it in the afternoon-evening after visiting the Peace Memorial Park in the morning. The tram takes you right up to Miyajima-guchi from where a short ferry ride lands you near the big 'Torii' gate, which I must admit is magnanimous.... More

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Wakefield, MA
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110 reviews 110 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
109 helpful votes 109 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

This shrine was the first shrine that we saw in Japan. It was built to honor 3 goddesses. It sits over the water. The day that we were there it was raining and the tide was out so we didn't get the full effect of it beauty, but it was certainly worth the visit. The shrine looks out over the... More

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Valsolda, Italy
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
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April 29, 2012 Having spent a wonderful day at Miyajima in September 2011 I was really looking forward to sharing the place with my current travelling companion. I was shocked not to have picked up the fact that the magnificent Torii Gate at Itsukushima Shrine (reputedly the most photographed thing in Japan) is all wrapped up at the moment! Don't... More

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Misawa, Japan
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

This shrine is very famous and well-visited. At high tide it seems to float on the water. Also be sure to watch the Noh performance. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

If you're like me, you will see lots of shrines when you visit Japan. This one is so special that you won't get confused and lump it together with all the others. It's worth the trip. More

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Sydney, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

A fascinating place; it feels very special and holy. It overlooks the ocean too, the view is amazing. More

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New York City, New York
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

We walked all around the temple and took dozens of pictures. It was so special and beautiful that it is a must to see when you visit the island. More

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Lincolnshire
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

I think you can explore miyajima and it's two temples in one day. Itsukushima it the lower (shinto) shrine and Daishouin is the Buddhist temple a short walk from the shrine. Deer wander freely around the island feeding of tourist tit bits. They can be quite aggressive if you encourage them. Note that sometimes the shrine may be closed, as... More

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San Diego
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

Took the trains from Hiroshima to the ferry that took us to Miyajima (about 40 min from the city.) The "floating" shrine is only a few minutes walk from the ferry station. The tide was out when we arrived which made it possible for us to walk all the way up the the giant shrine. It's worth the trip for... More

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