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The real name of this small island is 'Itsukushima'. It is on Seto sea, not far from Hiroshima. Itsukushima is a sacred island of Shintou, and a popular destination of tourist attracted by its beauty and the cultural background.

The early history of Itsukushima is not clear. It is said the first shrine was built in 593AD. The foundation of present Itsukushima shrine was built by Taira no Kiyomori, a general of late Heian era(1150s) It was the family shrine of his clan. The shrine kept to be a place of faith until today.

Itsukushima is among the 3 views of Japan, for the beauty of Itsukushima shrine and the its harmony with nature. The island has been listed as a world heritage since 1996.

The fauna of Itsukushima includes a large number of deer and some Japanese monkey. Typical flora is marked by maple trees. The number of deer is still increasing, and there are reports that they are paper-eater, and will rip off paper products from tourist.
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Miyajima and Hiroshima with an small stop over in Osaka (pre view)
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Miyajima and Hiroshima with an small stop over in Osaka (pre view)
Aug 01, 2008 - Aug 24, 2008
Barcelona, Spain -› Helsinki, Finland -› ...
This morning I wake up very tired but at 5.xx!! How can be this? Yesterday I had a 10h flight coming directly from the BKK Meetup (so without sleep) and went to have a dinner with Eiko until 12h! so I went to bed arround 1AM!! As I know it, I was at the bed until 6.30 and then RUN RUN RUN! 7.00h Take shinkashen to Osaka 8.03h Descending at Shin-Osaka and quickly find a Coin Locker to leave my Big bag and back to take the next Shinkansen to Hiroshima 8.17h Taking the next shinkansen to Hi...
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Miyajima’s love
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Miyajima’s love
Sep 23, 2006 - Oct 28, 2006
Tokyo, Japan -› Nikko, Japan -› ...
Miyajima is a scenic and famous small island west of Hiroshima. The whole island is considered to be a spiritual entity. Miyajima is known for it’s orange Torii (symbolic gate entrance to shrine area) standing in the water off the coast of the island. It is one of the most photographed views in Japan.                 The first shrine was founded in 593 AD. The land was regarded as so sacred that the famous Tsukishim...
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Hiroshima and Miyajima: Miyajima Travel Photos
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lacarte
Hiroshima and Miyajima: Miyajima Travel Photos
Jul 31, 2007 - Aug 02, 2007
Miyajima, Japan -› Hiroshima, Japan -› ...
it was a conference in hiroshima. i got some free time in afternoon and night to visit the Miyajiima shrine. the buildings were attractive and very mystic in them selves, more over, i came up with Kangensai, the largest festival of the shrine and happened to became a staff. it was a fun memory to work with people for the festival.
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The sacred island of Miyajima and the famous floating torii
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portia
The sacred island of Miyajima and the famous floating torii
Mar 09, 2008 - Apr 01, 2008
Tokyo, Japan -› Minakami, Japan -› ...
I have to thank another travbuddy for inspiring me to go to Miyajima.. ErinPatty wrote a blog and had her profile photo with the famous floating torii (shinto gate) behind her. I found out it was right next to Hiroshima, so we planned to stay 2 days in Hiroshima so we can also go to Miyajima. I also wanted to be there when the sun sets. We took the train to Miyajima-guchi and boarded the ferry across the short distance to the island of Miyajima (both covered by the JR pass we had). We could s...
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