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The Architectural History of Itsukushima Shrine | A Comprehensive Guide to Style and Evolution
Anyone who has visited Miyajima in Hiroshima has surely been captivated by the breathtaking sight of
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Miyajima as a World Heritage Site | Significance of Registration and Conservation
Visitors to Miyajima are invariably captivated by the mystical sight of the vermilion-lacquered shri
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History and Nature of Momijidani Valley | How Miyajima’s Famous Maple Spot Was Made
Momijidani Valley is Miyajima’s most celebrated spot for autumn leaves. Spreading across the foot of
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Heian Aristocrats’ Worship of Miyajima｜Pilgrimages from the Capital
Miyajima, located in distant Aki Province (present-day Hiroshima Prefecture) far from Kyoto, is a di
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Taira no Kiyomori and Miyajima｜The Grand Renovation of the Sea Shrine
In the late Heian period, one warrior reshaped Itsukushima Shrine and, with it, charted a new course
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The Complete Guide to Miyajima’s History | From Ancient Times to the Present
Miyajima in Aki Province has been revered since ancient times as "the island that serves the gods."
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Why Itsukushima Shrine Appears to Float on the Sea｜The Mechanism Behind the Visual Effect
Many visitors to Itsukushima Shrine find themselves asking, "Why does the shrine look like it floats
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What Are the Munakata Three Goddesses? | Faith in the Sea Goddesses
When you visit Itsukushima Shrine, the sight of its “floating” torii gate and elegant shrine halls i
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Why Did the Battle of Itsukushima Happen? | A Turning Point in the Warring States Period
Why did one of the largest battles of the Warring States period unfold at the sacred site of Itsukus
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The Historical Origins of Momiji Manju | From Birth to Local Specialty
The "Momiji Manju" remains a must-try for anyone wondering what to eat in Miyajima. Its graceful map
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Why Did Taira no Kiyomori Choose Miyajima? | Strategic Reasons
Taira no Kiyomori, the first warrior to rise to the rank of Grand Minister of State in the late Heia
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Why Are Deer Considered Divine Messengers? | Historical Origins and Conservation
Many visitors to Miyajima are instantly charmed by the deer that wander along the approach to Itsuku
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Why Doesn’t Miyajima’s Great Torii Gate Fall Over? | Secrets of Its Structure and Construction Techniques
Gazing up at the vermilion-lacquered torii gate that symbolizes Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima, many
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Why Miyajima Was Designated a World Heritage Site | Reasons for Recognition and Its Value
Why is Miyajima cherished by people worldwide and recognized as a heritage site worthy of protection
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What’s the Difference Between Miyajima and Itsukushima? Official Names and Historical Usage
Many visitors to Miyajima wonder about the two names: "Miyajima" and "Itsukushima." You may notice d