Itsukushima Shrine [Hiroshima]

【Itsukushima Shrine summary】

Itsukushima Shrine was founded in 593. Since ancient times, the entire island has been an object of worship, and the word “Itsukushima” is derived from “Saiku-jima. Along with Matsushima and Amanohashidate, it is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, and was registered as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1994. The island is characterized by the architectural beauty of the Otorii (Grand Gate) on the sea and the shrine pavilions that change their appearance between high and low tides.

The three deities are Ichikishimahime no Mikoto, Tagorihime no Mikoto, and Tagitsuhime no Mikoto, the three goddesses of Munakata. The three gods appeared when Amaterasu Omikami and Susanowo-no-mikoto swore an oath of sword and jewelry at Takamanohara, and have been worshipped as the guardian gods of the safety of the royal family, the protection of the nation, and the sea.

Enoshima Shrine [Kanagawa]

Yaotomi Shrine [Aichi]

Together with Yaotomi Shrine, Chikubushima, and Eshima Shrine, it is one of the Seven Benten Temples of Japan.

【Miyajima Ferry】

Two companies (JR West Japan Miyajima Ferry and Miyajima Matsudai Kisen) operate the service at any time.

It takes about 15 minutes by ferry from Miyajima-guchi.

It was about a 10-15 minute walk from the ferry terminal to the torii. On the way, there were wild deer and lots of feces.

【Itsukushima Shrine road approaching a shrine】

The 300-meter corridor runs in one direction from the east entrance to the west exit.

The vermilion-lacquered Otorii gate, which is seen up close, is also brilliant and has a strong presence.

【Itsukushima Shrine precincts】

The entrance fee is 300 yen. Hours of visitation are from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. The temple grounds are a 300-meter corridor that runs in one direction from the east entrance to the west exit. The tour of the temple grounds takes about 30 minutes to one hour, including visitation and photography.

Crowding is inevitable, but Itsukushima Shrine is a beautiful torii gate from the water. The atmosphere will change with the tide, and it will also change with the seasons. The vermilion shrine pavilions and torii gate stand out against the sparkling sea and blue sky in midsummer. I liked the darker colors.

【Itsukushima Shrine five-storied pagoda】

The five-story pagoda is an annex to Itsukushima Shrine (or more precisely, the pagoda of Toyokuni Shrine, a branch of Itsukushima Shrine), and stands on a small hill on the north side of the bay where Itsukushima Shrine is located, now called To-no-oka in Miyajima.

It was built in 1407 (Oei 14) during the Muromachi period. It was designated as a National Important Cultural Property in the Meiji era. Although it is now a shrine building, it was originally a pagoda of Kongoin, a subsidiary temple of Daishoin. With the separation of Shinto and Buddhism during the Meiji era, it came under the control of Itsukushima Shrine. Toyokuni Shrine is also located near the five-story pagoda and should be visited together.

【Itsukushima Shrine GOSHUIN】

【Itsukushima Shrine Nearby attractions】

SENJO KAKU Toyokoku Shrine,Atomic Bomb Dome,Hiroshima Castle

Hokoku jinja(Shrine) Senjokaku Pavilion [Hiroshima]

原爆ドーム【広島県】

広島城【広島県】

【Itsukushima Shrine Access】

Manager’s Comments

We arrived at Miyajima by boat at 7:00 a.m., but by 8:00 a.m. there were so many group visitors that we found it difficult to relax and visit the island. We did not order anything on the way back because of the line full of people. In addition, there was a huge traffic jam near the parking lot waiting to park, and there was also a fender bender, so it was a complete over-tourism situation.

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Itsukushima Jinja (Shrine)

1-1 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588

※Paid parking is available near the JR Miyajima ferry terminal.

From Hiroshima Station, take the JR Sanyo Line to Miyajima-guchi (about 30 minutes), then walk 5 minutes to Miyajima-guchi Passenger Terminal and take a ferry for about 10 minutes.

参考

Ituskushima Shrine Official Website

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