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Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社, Itsukushima-jinja) is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its "floating" torii. [1] It is in the city of Hatsukaichi, in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan, accessible from the mainland by ferry at Miyajimaguchi Station.
Itsukushima Shrine, a national treasure, was registered as a World Heritage site in 1996. The three deities of Itsukushima Shrine were born when Amaterasu Ōmikami (goddess of the sun) and her brother Susanoo-no-mikoto made a pledge on the Celestial Plain, using a jewel and a sword.
The centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社, Itsukushima Jinja) on Miyajima is the source of both the island's fame and its name. Formally named Itsukushima, the island is more popularly known as "Miyajima", literally "shrine island" in Japanese , thanks to its star attraction.
With its iconic torii gate, buildings on stilts standing over the sea, and soaring five-story pagoda, the shrine is one of the most easily recognisable of Japan's many ancient shrines. Itsukushima Shrine is an official National Treasure of Japan and has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1996 CE.
Itsukushima Shrine, a national treasure, was registered as a World Heritage site in 1996. The three deities of Itsukushima Shrine were born when Amaterasu Ōmikami (goddess of the sun) and her brother Susanoo-no-mikoto made a pledge on the Celestial Plain, using a jewel and a sword.
Itsukushima Shrine is located on Miyajima Island, near Hiroshima. It is said to have been built in 593. Although it has been rebuilt several times due to disasters, it still retains the appearance of the shrine built by Taira no Kiyomori, a famous military leader of the late Heian period (794-1185).
A striking red shrine set out to sea off an island judged one of Japan's most scenic Miyajima Island is located about an hour from JR Hiroshima Station by train and ferry. Itsukushima Shrine stands on the sea here, and many people visit to catch a glimpse of the Otorii gate that stands offshore.
Itsukushima Shrine was established in 593. It enshrines Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto, Tagorihime-no-mikoto and Tagorihime-no-mikoto. Taira no Kiyomori built the present shrine in 1168.
Itsukushima Shrine is a prominent Shinto shrine known for its distinctive floating Torii gate. The shrine is on Miyajima Island in Hiroshima prefecture, part of the Seto Inland Sea in western Japan.
UNESCO listed Itsukushima shrine, on the sacred Miyajima Island, is one of Japan's top three scenic spots and has a unique "floating" design.