Itsukushima Shinto Shrine

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Description

The torii of Itsukushima Shrine, the site's most recognizable landmark, appears to float in the water.

The torii of Itsukushima Shrine, the site's most recognizable landmark, appears to float in the water.

Itsukushima Shrine (Japanese: 厳島神社 Itsukushima-jinja) is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima). It is in the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. The shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Japanese government has designated several buildings and possessions as National Treasures.

References

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itsukushima Shrine

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