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Miyajima Torii - IMG_1294.JPG466 viewsMiyajima Torii is the gate (torii) to the World Heritage list Itsukushima Shrine. The Miyajima Torii is one the most famous views in Japan. - IMG_1294.JPG
Goju-no-to - 350DIMG_1263.JPG273 viewsGoju-no-to (Miyajima) is a vermilion red Five-Storied Pagoda built in 1407AD shows a splendid structural beauty which skilfully combines the beauty of Japanese and Chinese architectural styles. - 350DIMG_1263.JPG
Itsukushima Shrine - IMG_1345.JPG266 viewsItsukushima Shrine is a World Heritage Site famous for its floating torii, Otorii. - IMG_1345.JPG
Itsukushima Shrine - IMG_1337.JPG223 viewsItsukushima Shrine is a World Heritage Site famous for its floating torii, Otorii. - IMG_1337.JPG
Miyajima - 350DIMG_1256.JPG222 viewsMiyajima is the main town on Miyajima Island. Miyajima features some cafes, hotels and souvenir shops. Miyajima is also the where the Miyajima Ferry arrives from the main land. - 350DIMG_1256.JPG
Tahoto Pagoda Miyajima - IMG_1382.JPG214 viewsMiyajima is the main town on Miyajima Island. Miyajima features some cafes, hotels and souvenir shops. Miyajima is also the where the Miyajima Ferry arrives from the main land. - IMG_1382.JPG
Itsukushima Shrine - IMG_1348.JPG204 viewsItsukushima Shrine is a World Heritage Site famous for its floating torii, Otorii. - IMG_1348.JPG
Homotsukan (Treasure Hall) Miyajima - IMG_1377.JPG203 viewsMiyajima is the main town on Miyajima Island. Miyajima features some cafes, hotels and souvenir shops. Miyajima is also the where the Miyajima Ferry arrives from the main land. - IMG_1377.JPG
Miyajima - IMG_1441.JPG203 viewsMiyajima is the main town on Miyajima Island. Miyajima features some cafes, hotels and souvenir shops. Miyajima is also the where the Miyajima Ferry arrives from the main land. - IMG_1441.JPG
Daishoin Temple is an ancient Shingon Buddhist temple built at the foot of the sacred Mt Misen. During the time of fusion period of Shintoism and Buddhism, this distinguished temple governed all priests in Miyajima and was in charge of religious ceremonies of Itsukushima Shrine.
Goju-no-to (Miyajima) is a vermilion red Five-Storied Pagoda built in 1407AD shows a splendid structural beauty which skilfully combines the beauty of Japanese and Chinese architectural styles.
Deer are a symbol of Miyajima and you can see them elegantly wondering around the island everywhere. It is believed that the Miyajima deer have lived on the Miyajima Island for 6000 years.
Miyajima Ropeway is the cable car and gondola system linking Miyajima to Mount Misen, which on a clear day, provides an excellent observation point, plus access to the Wild Monkey Park, temples and shrines.
Mt Misen, the highest mountain on Miyajima Island rises 535 meters above sea level. Mt Misen is covered with a primeval forest which is part of the World Heritage listing for Miyajima.
Senjokaku Shrine (Miyajima) also know as the The Hall of a Thousand Tatami Mats. Senjokaku Shrine was never completed so it only has the floor space of 857 tatami mats.
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Tahoto Pagoda Miyajima - IMG_1373.JPG95 viewsMiyajima is the main town on Miyajima Island. Miyajima features some cafes, hotels and souvenir shops. Miyajima is also the where the Miyajima Ferry arrives from the main land. - IMG_1373.JPG
Miyajima Torii - IMG_1290.JPG64 viewsMiyajima Torii is the gate (torii) to the World Heritage list Itsukushima Shrine. The Miyajima Torii is one the most famous views in Japan. - IMG_1290.JPG
Miajimaguchi - IMG_1445.JPG62 viewsMiajimaguchi is the town where the Miyajima Ferry leaves the main land headed to Miyajima where you can walk to Itsukushima Shrine. - IMG_1445.JPG
Miyajima Deer - 100_0249.JPG43 viewsDeer are a symbol of Miyajima and you can see them elegantly wondering around the island everywhere. It is believed that the Miyajima deer have lived on the Miyajima Island for 6000 years. Deer are believed to be a messenger of the gods in Shinto (Japanese native religion). Therefore, they are treated very well by the locals and are not scared of people. - 100_0249.JPG
Miyajima Deer - 100_0225.JPG42 viewsDeer are a symbol of Miyajima and you can see them elegantly wondering around the island everywhere. It is believed that the Miyajima deer have lived on the Miyajima Island for 6000 years. Deer are believed to be a messenger of the gods in Shinto (Japanese native religion). Therefore, they are treated very well by the locals and are not scared of people. - 100_0225.JPG
Itsukushima Shrine - IMG_1348.JPG204 viewsItsukushima Shrine is a World Heritage Site famous for its floating torii, Otorii. - IMG_1348.JPG
Mt Misen - IMG_1423.JPG86 viewsMt Misen, the highest mountain on Miyajima Island rises 535 meters above sea level. Mt Misen is covered with a primeval forest which is part of the World Heritage listing for Miyajima. - IMG_1423.JPG
Miyajima Deer - 100_0226.JPG43 viewsDeer are a symbol of Miyajima and you can see them elegantly wondering around the island everywhere. It is believed that the Miyajima deer have lived on the Miyajima Island for 6000 years. Deer are believed to be a messenger of the gods in Shinto (Japanese native religion). Therefore, they are treated very well by the locals and are not scared of people. - 100_0226.JPG
Daishoin Temple - 100_0244.JPG41 viewsDaishoin Temple is an ancient Shingon Buddhist temple built at the foot of the sacred Mt Misen. During the time of fusion period of Shintoism and Buddhism, this distinguished temple governed all priests in Miyajima and was in charge of religious ceremonies of Itsukushima Shrine. - 100_0244.JPG
