Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima)
In Japanese: 厳島神社（宮島）
A red shrine and giant torii gate that seem to float on the sea at high tide. Deer roam the island.
World Cultural Heritage
Nearby
- Daisho-in Temple (Miyajima) ≈ 10 min by car
- Mt. Misen (Miyajima) ≈ 15 min by car
- Former Imperial Naval Academy (JMSDF 1st Service School), Etajima ≈ 40 min by car
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Atomic Bomb Dome ≈ 40 min by car
- Orizuru Tower ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 10 min ferry from Miyajimaguchi, then 10–15 min walk
- Fee
- ¥300 (plus ¥100 island visitor tax)
- Good to know
- Check the tide table: walk to the gate at low tide
- Time needed
- 3 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info