Landmarks・Hiroshima

Itsukushima ShrineItsukushima Jinja

Also known as: 厳島神社

A shrine on Miyajima whose vermilion halls stand over a tidal inlet, appearing to float at high tide. Registered as a World Heritage Site in 1996, it is famed for its hall complex built in harmony with the sea.

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