Miyajima has been an centre of nature worship by locals since ancient times, because of its landscape, and mountains dominated by Mt. Misen, surrounded by the lush forest which is dark even in the daytime, making people feel a flow of zen-like spirituality. The Itsukushima shrine was founded by Saeki Kuramoto, an influential person in Saekibe during the first year of the Suiko period (593), according to the history of the shrine.
For a more detailed description of Miyajima, please visit the japanesesearch.com Miyajima post and a excellent day trip article on a visit to Miyajima.
Enjoy the photo collection of Miyajima!
Miyajima shrine low tide
Miyajima deer
Miyajima don’t feed the deer!
Miyajima
Miyajima serenity
Miyajima ocean view from Mt. Misen
Top of the world wandering in Miyajima
Miyajima snacks
Miyajima Temple. Torii in water
Miyajima ropeway funny sign
Miyajima
Mönch bei der Zeremonie in Miyajima
Miyajima
Miyajima sacred deer
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itsukushima temple
Itsukushima shrine
Miyajima Oysters
Miyajima Momoji Manju
Goju-no-to Pagoda at Senjō-kaku Temple
Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Ropeway
Miyajima Hipster Buddha Statue
Miyajima shrine
厳島神社 Itsukushima jinja
Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima 宮島 coffee
Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima cafe
