This torii at the Itsukushima Shrine welcomes visitors to the island.

The deer are protected as divine messengers of Itsukushima Shrine.

Itsukushima (厳島, Itsukushima^?) is an island in the Inland Sea of Japan. It is popularly known as Miyajima (宮島, Miyajima^?), the Shrine Island. Itsukushima is part of the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture. The island was the town of Miyajima prior to the 2005 merger with Hatsukaichi. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixel Image in higher resolution (1500 × 1000 pixel, file size: 533 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Torii at Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixel Image in higher resolution (1500 × 1000 pixel, file size: 533 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Torii at Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. ... A famous floating torii at Itsukushima Shrine Multiple torii at Osaka shrine Torii are widespread in Japan, to the extent that modern architecture sometimes emulates their form. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 568 × 599 pixel Image in higher resolution (1185 × 1250 pixel, file size: 544 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Deer are a common sight at Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 568 × 599 pixel Image in higher resolution (1185 × 1250 pixel, file size: 544 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Deer are a common sight at Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. ... An inland sea is a shallow sea that covers central areas of continents during high stands of sea level that result in marine transgressions. ... Hatsukaichi (廿日市市; -shi) is a city located in Hiroshima, Japan. ... The headquarters of the government of the prefecture are in this building in the city of Hiroshima. ... The town of Miyajima from Mount Misen, with the torii of Itsukushima Shrine at the bottom Miyajima (宮島町; -cho) was a town located on Itsukushima (sometimes referred to as Miyajima Island) in Saeki District, Hiroshima, Japan. ...

Itsukushima is famous for the Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to records, the shrine was established in the time of Empress Suiko. The warrior-courtier Taira no Kiyomori gave the shrine its present form. In 1555, Mori Motonari defeated Sue Harukata at the Battle of Miyajima. Toyotomi Hideyoshi built a large building, the Senjō-kaku, on a hill above the shrine. The torii of Itsukushima Shrine, the sites most recognizable landmark, appears to float in the water. ... UNESCO logo UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ... A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a specific site (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that has been nominated and confirmed for inclusion on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 State... Empress Suiko , 554–April 15, 628[1]) was the 33rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession, and the first known woman to hold this position. ... Statue of Taira no Kiyomori, Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture Taira no Kiyomori (å¹³ 清盛 1118 - 1181) was a general of the late Heian period of Japan. ... Mōri Motonari (毛利 元就 Mōri Motonari, 1497-1571) was one of prominent daimyō in the west Chugoku region. ... Sue Harukata (陶 æ™´è³¢; 1521 - 1555) was a retainer of the Ouchi clan and later daimyo. ... Combatants forces of ÅŒuchi family forces of Mōri clan Commanders Sue Harukata Mōri Motonari Strength 20,000 10,000 The 1555 battle of Miyajima ) was the first and only battle to be fought on the sacred island of Miyajima; the entire island is considered to be a Shinto... Portrait of Toyotomi Hideyoshi drawn in 1601 Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Shinjitai (modern Japanese) writing: ; KyÅ«jitai (historical) writing: 豐臣秀吉; born Hiyoshi-maru ; coming of age (Genpuku) as Kinoshita Tōkichirō and later made Hashiba and martial nobility in the style of Hashiba Chikuzen no Kami Hideyoshi ; 1536 - September 18, 1598), was a...

Including around the island (Seto Inland Sea) and all of the island are within Setonaikai National Park. An inland sea is a shallow sea that covers central areas of continents during high stands of sea level that result in marine transgressions. ... Setonaikai National Park ) is a national park in the Seto Inland Sea, Japan. ...

Itsukushima is mountainous and sparsely settled. It does have an elementary school and a middle school. There are no traffic signals.

Frequent ferry services, operated by JR West (JR Miyajima ferry) and by Miyajima Matsudai Tourist Ship, carry traffic between the island and the mainland. The trip takes about ten minutes. There is an hourly express passenger ferry to Hiroshima harbour. West Japan Railway Company (西日本旅客鉄道株式会社 Nishi Nihon Ryokaku Tetsudô Kabushiki Gaisha), commonly known as JR-West (JR西日本 JR Nishi Nihon), is one of JR companies in Japan that covers western Honshu. ... JR Miyajima Ferry ) is the ferry route between Miyajimaguchi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima and Miyajima (Itsukushima). ... Ship-Itsukushima Miyajima MATSUDAI KISEN limited Company ) is a Japanese ferry company based in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan. ...

Miyajima's maple trees are renowned throughout Japan, and blanket the island in crimson in the autumn. Momiji manju, pastries filled with azuki jam or custard, are popular souvenirs, and carry maple-leaf emblems. Many other varieties such as chocolate and cheese are also available. Because the island is sacred, trees may not be cut for lumber. Deer and monkeys roam freely. Deer are considered sacred in the native Shinto religion because they are considered messengers of the gods. Manju (Japanese: 饅頭, manjū) is a famous, popular, and traditional Japanese confection. ... Binomial name Vigna angularis (Willd. ...

A style of wooden spoon used to serve cooked rice, without impairing the taste, is said to have been invented by a monk who lived on the island. This style of spoon is a popular souvenir and there are some outsized examples around the shopping district.

The peak of Mount Misen, at 535 m, is the highest point on the island. A ropeway carries visitors to the top. There are several sites related to the historical Buddhist priest Kobo Daishi near the top. Mount Misen ) is the holy mountain on the holy island Itsukushima in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan. ...

See also

• Itsukushima Shrine
• World Heritage Site
• Setonaikai National Park
• Three Views of Japan
• Taira no Kiyomori
• Mount Misen
• Momijidani Park
• Daishō-in
• Marine Plaza Miyajima

The torii of Itsukushima Shrine, the sites most recognizable landmark, appears to float in the water. ... A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a specific site (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that has been nominated and confirmed for inclusion on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 State... Setonaikai National Park ) is a national park in the Seto Inland Sea, Japan. ... Three Views of Japan (Nihon sankei) 1. ... Statue of Taira no Kiyomori, Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture Taira no Kiyomori (平 清盛 1118 - 1181) was a general of the late Heian period of Japan. ... Mount Misen ) is the holy mountain on the holy island Itsukushima in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan. ... Momijidani Park Momijidani Park ) is one of the most famous maple leaves valley parks in Japan. ... Daishō-in Daishō-in or Daisyō-in ) is a historic Japanese temple on Mt. ... Marine Plaza Miyajima is a aquarium in Miyajima. ...

Gallery

The Senjō-kaku overlooks the Itsukushima Shrine. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 509 pixel Image in higher resolution (1500 × 955 pixel, file size: 464 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Senjōkaku, the Pavilion of a Thousand Tatami. ...

Katsuyama Castle once stood on this site. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 400 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1000 × 1500 pixel, file size: 350 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Marker at location of site of former Katsuyama Castle, Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. ...

Public restrooms have gates to keep the deer out. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 400 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1000 × 1500 pixel, file size: 451 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Public restrooms have gates to keep the deer out. ...

External links

• Miyajima travel guide from Wikitravel
• Miyajima: Itsukushima Shrine Photos and information about Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine
• Miyajima town guide
• Miyajima Tourist Information
• Hatsukaichi City Miyajima Tourist Information Office

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Three Views of Japan

Amanohashidate – Matsushima – Itsukushima

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Three Views of Japan (Nihon sankei) 1. ... Amanohashidate as seen from the west Amanohashidate (天橋立) is one of Japans three scenic views. ... One of the islands of Matsushima One of the islands of Matsushima Matsushima (松島) is a group of islands in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 324 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) View of Amanohashidate from the West. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1506x1000, 405 KB) Matsushima, one of the Three Scenic Locations of Japan. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (966x684, 688 KB) A Japanese torii at dusk at Itsukushima Shrine Taken in August 2004 by Dan Smith. ...

Ferries and boats for Miyajima (Itsukushima Shrine)

JR Miyajima Ferry – Miyajima MATSUDAI KISEN – First Beach – Aqua Net Hiroshima

Coordinates: 34°16′32″N, 132°18′28″E The town of Miyajima from Mount Misen, with the torii of Itsukushima Shrine at the bottom Miyajima (宮島町; -cho) is a town located on Itsukushima Island (sometimes referred to as Miyajima Island) in Saeki District, Hiroshima, Japan. ... The torii of Itsukushima Shrine, the sites most recognizable landmark, appears to float in the water. ... JR Miyajima Ferry ) is the ferry route between Miyajimaguchi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima and Miyajima (Itsukushima). ... Ship-Itsukushima Miyajima MATSUDAI KISEN limited Company ) is a Japanese ferry company based in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan. ... First Beach ) is a Japanese transportation/tourism company based in Hiroshima, Japan. ... AQUA NET HIROSHIMA ) is a Japanese transportation/tourism company based in Hiroshima, Japan. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...