๐Ÿฏ Japan ยท Hiroshima Prefecture

Culture & discovery
Miyajima

Museums, festivals, local traditions ยท Official sites & practical info

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โ›ฉ๏ธ Shrines & Heritage

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Itsukushima Shrine

๐Ÿ“ Miyajima

Shinto shrine built on stilts over the water, famous for its floating torii gate, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbol of Japan.

UNESCO ยท Shinto

๐Ÿ”— Official site โ†’
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Daisho-in

๐Ÿ“ Miyajima

Buddhist temple at the foot of Mount Misen, renowned for its statues, sacred caves and prayer wheels.

Buddhism ยท Temple

๐Ÿ”— Official site โ†’

๐Ÿ Local Traditions

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Momiji Manju

๐Ÿ“ Omotesando Street

Iconic maple-leaf-shaped pastry, a must-try artisanal specialty of the island.

Gastronomy ยท Crafts

๐Ÿ”— Official site โ†’
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Sacred free-roaming deer

๐Ÿ“ Whole island

Sika deer, regarded as divine messengers in Shinto tradition, roam freely through the streets.

Nature ยท Beliefs

๐Ÿ”— Official site โ†’