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Mt Misen - 100_0259.JPG54 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. - 100_0259.JPGJul 30, 2009
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Mt Misen - 100_0256.JPG50 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. - 100_0256.JPGJul 30, 2009
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Mt Misen - 100_0258.JPG56 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. - 100_0258.JPGJul 30, 2009
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Mt Misen - 100_0257.JPG48 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. - 100_0257.JPGJul 30, 2009
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Miyajima Deer - 100_0251.JPG50 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_0251.JPGJul 30, 2009
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Miyajima Deer - 100_0252.JPG45 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_0252.JPGJul 30, 2009
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Goju-no-to - 100_0250.JPG92 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. - 100_0250.JPGJul 30, 2009
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Miyajima Deer - 100_0249.JPG46 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.JPGJul 30, 2009
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Miyajima Deer - 100_0248.JPG45 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_0248.JPGJul 30, 2009
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Miyajima Deer - 100_0246.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_0246.JPGJul 30, 2009
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Miyajima Deer - 100_0247.JPG45 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_0247.JPGJul 30, 2009
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Daishoin Temple - 100_0242.JPG44 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_0242.JPGJul 30, 2009
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