Miyajima Island and Temples...

Itsukushima, popularly known as Miyajima, is a scenic island in Hatsukaichi, Japan, famous for the UNESCO World Heritage Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic "floating" torii gate that appears to float on the water at high tide. The island is considered sacred, with ancient temples, forests, and free-roaming deer, and is one of Japan's "Three Views". Access is via a short ferry ride from Miyajimaguch.Read more