Residents of Miyajima and those who work or study on the ... The island’s biggest draw is the spectacular “floating” torii gate of Itsukushimajinja shrine, which appears to rise out of ...

The pyrotechnics were set off from a boat at sea to celebrate the completion of restoration work on the giant torii gate at the shrine built over the water on Miyajima island. It was the first ...

Itsukushima Shrine, on the island of Miyajima, is famous for its floating torii, which appear to float on the water at high tide. The shrine is a classic example of Shinto architecture and is set ...