During high tide, the famous torii gate on the island of Miyajima looks like it is floating on water and is the most popular attraction on the island whose name means “shrine island.”
Miyajima is a romantic getaway with several ryokans that is available for overnight rental, and some of the most breathtaking and inspiring views in all of Japan.
Visitors to the island should stop by the Itsukushima Shrine to see the floating gate, hike the tallest mountain on the island, Mountain Misen, or spend time at the Daisho-in Buddhist Temple at the foot of the mountain. There is also a small Museum of History and the Miyajima Aquarium. Miyajima
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