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โฉ๏ธ Shrines & Heritage
Itsukushima Shrine
๐ 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
๐ Official site โDaisho-in
๐ Miyajima
Buddhist temple at the foot of Mount Misen, renowned for its statues, sacred caves and prayer wheels.
Buddhism ยท Temple
๐ Official site โ๐ Local Traditions
Momiji Manju
๐ Omotesando Street
Iconic maple-leaf-shaped pastry, a must-try artisanal specialty of the island.
Gastronomy ยท Crafts
๐ Official site โSacred free-roaming deer
๐ Whole island
Sika deer, regarded as divine messengers in Shinto tradition, roam freely through the streets.
Nature ยท Beliefs
๐ Official site โ