Itsukushima Shrine
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Itsukushima Shrine

Shinto shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.

About

Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社, Itsukushima-jinja) is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its "floating" torii. It is in the city of Hatsukaichi, in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan, accessible from the mainland by ferry at Miyajimaguchi Station. The shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Japanese government has designated several buildings and possessions as National Treasures.

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Location

Open map: Itsukushima Shrine and 4 nearby attractions

34.29577, 132.32011 · Hiroshima

Nearby

  1. Hiroshima Peace Memorial MuseumMuseums & galleries
    16 km
  2. Hiroshima Peace MemorialHistory & heritage
    17 km
  3. Aioi BridgeLandmarks & monuments
    17 km
  4. Hiroshima CastleHistory & heritage
    17 km
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