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A miraculous shrine floating on the Seto Inland Sea
Miyajima, one of Hiroshima’s most popular tourist destinations, attracts over 4 million visitors annually.
With untouched natural mountains and charming traditional townscapes, it continues to captivate all who visit.
From the iconic Itsukushima Shrine—a World Heritage Site built over the sea—to the sacred Mt. Misen, known as a spiritual power spot, and local gourmet street food, let us guide you through the wonders of Miyajima, the \"island of miracles.\"
Discover Miyajima
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Itsukushima Shrine Architecture: Shinden-zukuri Palace Style Meets Sacred Design
Itsukushima Shrine's architecture breaks nearly every rule of traditional Japanese shrine design. In
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Itsukushima Shrine Architecture & Sacred Treasures: Design Secrets
When you visit Itsukushima Shrine, the floating vermillion halls rising from the sea immediately cap
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Taira no Kiyomori: The Samurai Who Built Itsukushima Shrine
Taira no Kiyomori was the first samurai to hold Japan's highest government position and the man who
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Mori Motonari & the Battle of Miyajima: Samurai History Guide
Miyajima, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Itsukushima Shrine, has been a sacred island since the H
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Ito Hirobumi & the Heroes Who Saved Miyajima in the Meiji Era
Did you know that Ito Hirobumi, Japan's first Prime Minister, personally invested the equivalent of
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Itsukushima Shrine Architecture: History & Design Guide
Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island is one of the most visually striking buildings in all of Japan
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Itsukushima Shrine: UNESCO World Heritage Site Guide
Standing at the edge of the sea on Miyajima Island, the vermilion halls and towering torii gate of I
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Momijidani Park Miyajima: History, Autumn Leaves & Hidden Story
Momijidani Park is one of Miyajima Island's most celebrated natural attractions — a quiet, stream-fe
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Itsukushima Shrine History: Heian Aristocrats and Miyajima
Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island has one of the most remarkable histories of any Shinto shrine