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Miyajima Deer: History, Sacred Status & What to Know
One of the first things that strikes visitors arriving on Miyajima Island is the deer. They wander t
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Why Miyajima’s Floating Torii Gate Doesn’t Fall
Standing in the sea just off the shore of Miyajima Island, the great vermilion torii gate of Itsukus
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Why Itsukushima Shrine Is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Standing at the edge of the sea on Miyajima Island, watching the Great Torii Gate rise from the wate
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Miyajima or Itsukushima? The Story Behind the Names
If you've spent any time planning a trip to this famous island in Hiroshima Bay, you've almost certa
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Why Is Itsukushima Shrine Built Over Water?
Itsukushima Shrine sits not on land, but directly over the tidal waters of the Seto Inland Sea — and