Itsukushima

States
Japan
Category
Cultural
Year
1996
Location
Hiroshima Prefecture
Region
Asia & Pacific
Coordinates
34.29441667, 132.3246389
Last Visited
2009
UNESCO ID
776
WH Site
776
Itsukushima

Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan, is an iconic spiritual landmark renowned for its "floating" torii gate, which appears to rise from the sea during high tide. This sacred complex, dedicated to the Shinto deities of the sea, features elegant wooden structures harmoniously blending with the natural landscape. Celebrated for its architectural beauty and cultural significance, it exemplifies Japan’s historical reverence for nature and spirituality.

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