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.
Itsukushima Jinja. Miyajima, Hiroshima.
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photojennic 64 months ago | reply
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lreed76 62 months ago | reply
Fabulous shot
jpellgen 62 months ago | reply
Thank you~~
iheartjapanesethings 60 months ago | reply
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.
jpellgen 60 months ago | reply
You should be happy... Low tide is also wonderful. Seeing both is part of what makes it a special place.
scarletgreen 57 months ago | reply
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!
jpellgen 55 months ago | reply
Thanks for the invite~
tintinian 55 months ago | reply
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.
Mandana (on and off) 55 months ago | reply
very beautiful!
This amazing shot is awarded as Outstanding!
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jpellgen 55 months ago | reply
Thank you! I appreciate your comments and invites!
crapaudin 52 months ago | reply
Oh....my new wallpaper..... :-D..hum...hum... -_-
THANK YOU!
jpellgen 52 months ago | reply
jellybeanjill13 49 months ago | reply
I was going to ask if this is what the replicated at EPCOT & then noticed it in your comments ; )
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bag_lady 48 months ago | reply
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i wanna be here!
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