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View from Miyajima island's Mt. Misen.207 views
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View of Seto Inland Sea from Miyajima island's Mt. Misen.205 views
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Manhole in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima181 views
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Main torii of Itsukushima Shrine and perhaps Japan's most famous and iconic torii.165 views
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One of Japan's Scenic Trio (Nihon Sankei), the famous torii with Miyajima island in the background. 150 views
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I visited Itsukushima at high tide in the morning so the shrine was floating.149 views
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Itsukushima shrine143 views
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Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima is one of Japan's most iconic shrines and sights. The vermillion floating torii and shrine (at high tide) are part of Japan's Scenic Trio.128 viewsGateway to Miyajima is Miyajimaguchi Station, about 30 min. from Hiroshima Station.
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Miyajimaguchi Station126 views
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Waterfront path to Itsukushima Shrine.120 views
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Hiroshige's woodblock print of Itsukushima Shrine's fall festival from his "Famous Views of the 60 Provinces" series.119 views
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Miyajimaguchi Station's exit for Japan Railpass holders.118 views
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Itsukushima Shrine at high tide.118 views
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Shrine worshippers also arrive by boat like they did in the old days before modern ferry service.117 views
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Approaching Miyajima Sambashi Port.116 views
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Noh stage at Itsukushima shrine.116 views
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Ferry arrives at Miyajima Sanbashi Port.115 views
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Miyajima is a National Important Traditional Townscape Preservation District (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区).115 views
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Before visiting Miyajima, you should check the tide times. Best to go during high tide.115 views
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Torii and deer on Miyajima.115 views
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Local photographer is kept busy.115 views
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The deer are trained to pose with tourist groups. They know that there will be a reward.115 views
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Itsukushima is dedicated to the three daughters of Susano-o no Mikoto, Shinto god of seas and storms, and brother of the sun goddess Amaterasu.115 views
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Renovating the floor maybe.115 views
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Walking back.115 views
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Near the entrance to Itsukushima Shrine is Omotesando shopping street for Miyajima eats and souvenirs.115 views
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Miyajima's Oshakushi giant rice scoop. Made in 1983. 大杓子115 views
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Miyajima island. The ferry ride is only about 10 min.114 views
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Approaching the famous floating torii. A short walk from the port.114 views
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Another Miyajima symbol is the deer.114 views
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Entrance to the shrine buildings.114 views
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Noh stage at Itsukushima shrine does not have much room for an audience.114 views
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Five-story Pagoda on Miyajima.114 views
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Ferry for Miyajima at Miyajimaguchi Sanbashi ferry port.113 views
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Noh stage at Itsukushima shrine.113 views
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Chanting priests.113 views
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Itsukushima shrine as seen from Tahoto Pagoda on Miyajima.113 views
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From Miyajimaguchi Station, a short walk to the Miyajimaguchi Sanbashi ferry port.112 views
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Across the water.112 views
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Sacred Horse (fake)112 views
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Tahoto Pagoda on Miyajima.112 views
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View from Tahoto Pagoda on Miyajima.112 views
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Rice scoopers are also big on Miyajima.112 views
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Miyajimaguchi Sanbashi ferry port.111 views
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Koma-inu111 views
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Tahoto Pagoda111 views
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At high tide, I have to declare that Itsukushima Shrine is one of Japan's most photogenic buildings.111 views
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Some construction here in Sept. 2015.111 views
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The exit.111 views
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Steps to the Tahoto Pagoda.111 views
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View from Tahoto Pagoda on Miyajima.111 views
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Hiroshima is famous for oysters.111 views
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Arrived back at Miyajimaguchi Port.111 views
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Main shrine of Itsukushima.110 views
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Five-story Pagoda on land overlooks the floating shrine.110 views
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Gate to Daiganji temple.110 views
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Inside Miyajima Sanbashi Port building110 views
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Torii and pine tree at Miyajima.109 views
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Admission charged.109 views
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At low tide.109 views
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Tahoto Pagoda on Miyajima.109 views
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Lots of souvenir shops along the way.109 views
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Tide was starting to recede.109 views
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Leaving Miyajima109 views
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Long line of tourists waiting to take a picture at the end of the boardwalk.108 views
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Fish spotting at high tide.108 views
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Daiganji temple belongs to the Shingon Buddhist Sect. Dedicated to the goddess Benzaiten and one of the three most famous Benzaiten temples.108 views
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Tahoto Pagoda on Miyajima.108 views
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Maple leaf-shaped azuki bean buns aka Momiji Manju is Miyajima's most famous confection.108 views
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Maple leaf-shaped azuki bean buns108 views
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Miyajima Sanbashi Port building108 views
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Our ferry at Miyajima Port back to the mainland. The ferry is timed conveniently with trains at Miyajimaguchi Station.108 views
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Entering the shrine grounds.107 views
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Miyajima Sanbashi Port building107 views
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Maple leaf-shaped ice cream.106 views
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At low tide.105 views
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Bridge at Itsukushima (closed).105 views
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Miniature Torii105 views
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