Japan Midokoro / Hiroshima Prefecture / Hatsukaichi / Itsukushima Shrine
Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture · World Heritage Site
Itsukushima Shrine
- Nearest stationHiroden-miyajima-guchi Station 2.3 km
- DesignationWorld Heritage Site, National Treasure
Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社, Itsukushima-jinja) is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima), best known for its "floating" torii. It is in the city of Hatsukaichi, in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan, accessible from the mainland by ferry at Miyajimaguchi Station.
From the Wikipedia article “Itsukushima Shrine” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Itsukushima Shrine. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Hiroden-miyajima-guchi Station, 2.3 km (straight line) |
| Type | World Heritage Site, National Treasure |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Itsukushima Shrine?
- Hiroden-miyajima-guchi Station. It is 2.3 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Itsukushima Shrine a designated cultural property?
- Yes: World Heritage Site, National Treasure.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall: Suicasmo (CC BY-SA 4.0), Senjōkaku: Taisyo (CC BY 3.0), Erosion and Sediment Control Work for the Momijidani River Park: Unknown (Public domain), Mount Misen: As6022014 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Itsukushima: Bernard Gagnon (CC BY-SA 3.0), Umi-Mori Art Museum: コヲダ (CC BY-SA 4.0)
