This world-renowned attraction doesn’t need any introduction. It is famous for its iconic “floating” torii gate. The Itsukushima-Jinja or Itsukushima Shrine and its torii gate are built over water. During high tides, it appears that the shrine and its gate are miraculously floating in the sea! What a beautiful sight to behold.
The Miyajima island or “shrine island” houses the shrine. The island was formerly known as Itsukushima, from which the shrine received its name. Ensure that you pay a visit to this shrine on your next trip to Japan. The shrine houses various buildings including the main hall, a prayer hall, and a Noh theatre stage. This beautiful theatre stage is supported by pillars above the sea and connected by boardwalks! It is a sight for sore eyes!
5 min on foot from JR Miyajimaguchi Station
10 min by ferry to Miyajima Pier and then 15 min on foot
Open all days (Some areas are closed due to high tide)
Itsukushima-jinja Shrine
March 1 – October 14: 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
December: 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
January 6 – February 28 and October 15 – November 30: 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Houmotsu-kan
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Itsukushima-jinja Shrine
Adults: 300 Yen (500 Yen for combined entry with Treasure Hall)
Students: 200 Yen (high school), 100 Yen (elementary and junior high)
Houmotsu-kan
Adults: 300 yen
Students: 200 Yen (high school), 100 Yen (elementary and junior high)
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