ITSUKUSHIMA SHRINE 厳島神社 / MIYAJIMA HIROSHIMA / JAPAN TORII GATE / PINOY ENGINEER IN JAPAN

The centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社, Itsukushima Jinja) on Miyajima is the source of both the island's fame and its name. Formally named Itsukushima, the island is more popularly known as "Miyajima", literally "shrine island" in Japanese, thanks to its star attraction. The shrine is known worldwide for its iconic "floating" torii gate.

The shrine and its torii gate are unique for being built over water, seemingly floating in the sea during high tide. The shrine consists of multiple buildings, including a prayer hall, main hall and noh theater stage, which are connected by boardwalks and supported by pillars above the sea.


HOW TO GET THERE:
By JR Train
About 30 minutes from JR Hiroshima Station to JR Miyajimaguchi Station on the Sanyō Honsen Line. Walk to the ferry port. About 10 minutes from Miyajimaguchi Port to Miyajima Island by ferry.

By Hiroden Streetcar
About 1 hour from Kamiyacho (center of Hiroshima City) to Hiroden Miyajimaguchi. Walk to the ferry port. About 10 minutes from Miyajimaguchi Port to Miyajima Island by ferry.

(Two companies provide ferry service between Miyajimaguchi and Miyajima Island: JR and Matsudai.)