About Itsukushima-jinja

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!

Must See

  • The highlight of the shrine is the O-Torii (enormous torii). It appears to be floating on the sea during high tide. And lo and behold! At the time of low tide, you can directly walk to the structure.
  • There are several other shrines and stages around the main shrine that are connected via a 275m long corridor.
  • You can also enjoy the sight of freewheeling monkeys and deer. 

 

How to reach

5 min on foot from JR Miyajimaguchi Station

10 min by ferry to Miyajima Pier and then 15 min on foot

Tips

  • It is a good idea to take a ferry as this gives you some amazing views of this mystical shrine.
  • The first ferry leaves as early as 7:15 a:m, so reach there early to avoid crowd of tourists groups. 
  • Reach around 8 a:m, its starts getting really crowded on weekdays, avoid visiting on public holidays. 
  • On a lucky day, you can witness both high tide and low tide to have a magnificent view. 
  • During a low tide, you can walk up to the Torii gate. 
  • On a high tide day, you see an illusion where the gate appears to be floating. 
  • Do take a lot of pictures. 

 

Visit Time

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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Waiting Time

The picturesque location is quite a popular wedding destination; hence do expect some waiting time.

 

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Entrance Fee

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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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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Light Rain 8.9°C

 

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