Itsukushima: Floating Torii 厳島神社

Itsukushima jinja is a world heritage site on Hiroshima prefecture's Miyajima island. The shrine and it's gate are regarded as one of Japan's great views because of its large torii which stands over 16 meters tall. The shrines dates back to the days of Taira Kiyomori and features the oldest Noh stage in Japan. Another amazing feature of the shrine is that it was built over water. The appearance changes as the tide rises and falls.

Miyajima is a sacred island a few minutes from the mainland which can be accessed by ferry. It is a short distance from Hiroshima and Iwakuni and makes for an excellent day trip. The highlight of the islands, besides the roaming deer and monkeys, is Itsukushima jinja. The large torii there is one of Japan's three greatest views--I totally agree with this although I have never been to Amanohashidate. It also includes other temples, shrines, nature, and of course shopping. Highly recommended.

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nagoyajoe says:

Beautiful picture of a magical place. Thank you!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

jpellgen says:

My pleasure... I enjoyed your photostream very much as well.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

phiu says:

oh very beautiful

it makes me feel peaceful :)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

jpellgen says:

Thanks~ I agree :)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

David McKelvey says:

A beautiful sight. Next time I go there I would like to stay longer.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

jpellgen says:

I totally know what you mean... Especially since i didn't see any monkeys--how sad is that?
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

sakele says:

that's awesome. didn't know something like that existed
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

jpellgen says:

Oh yeah, for sure... It is also a great view at low tide.There is a replica at EPCOT, actually.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

thingsinjars says:

Please add this photo to the Seen on Google Sightseeing group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

jpellgen says:

I wonder what is going on... The Google sight-seeing group has provided this photo with about 1,000 views this week. I'm not complaining though ;)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

photojennic says:

Thank you for adding your photo to Seen on Google Sightseeing pool. Please consider joining the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

lreed7649 says:

Fabulous shot
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

jpellgen says:

Thank you~~
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

iheartjapanesethings says:

Oh, excellent. It's much better than mine b/c I was there on a very low tide day. But then again, b/c of the low tide I got great shots of tourists walking all around O-torii. So I'm happy, LOL.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

jpellgen says:

You should be happy... Low tide is also wonderful. Seeing both is part of what makes it a special place.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

scarletgreen says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called JAPAN: Architecture and Garden 日本の建築と庭園, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

jpellgen says:

Thanks for the invite~
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

tintinian says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Empyrean Land- & Cityscapes (invite only) post 1 - award 1, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Your photo has enhanced our pool

you deserve a pat. Found in Zen Enlightenmentand great shooting.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

*Mandana says:

very beautiful!

This amazing shot is awarded as Outstanding!

Empyrean Land - and Cityscapes! (invites only)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

jpellgen says:

Thank you! I appreciate your comments and invites!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

crapaudin says:

Oh....my new wallpaper..... :-D..hum...hum... -_-
THANK YOU!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

jpellgen says:

Glad you like it~
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

jellybeanjill13 says:

I was going to ask if this is what the replicated at EPCOT & then noticed it in your comments ; )
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

jpellgen says:

A lot of places try to replicate this particular Ryobu Myojin torii. It's an awesome sight though... It's SO much bigger than the one at EPCOT.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

bag_lady says:

Beautifully Captured... Seen in:

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"Sharing to the Whole World!"
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Wu Jianzhong says:

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jpellgen says:

Thank you!
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Itsukushima: Floating Torii 厳島神社

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