"the most famous red gate in japan" Top 5 Page for this destination Miyajima by globetrott

Miyajima Travel Guide: 139 reviews and 401 photos

Otorii-gate of Itsukushima Shrine - Miyajima

The holy island of Miyajima has been worshipped as a god since more than 1400 years. In the year 593 the origins of Itsukushima Shrine was built and many other shrines and temples followed and nowadays Miyajima even became a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. The buildings of Itsukushima Shrine, that you see nowadys were constructed in 1168.

nuns of the temple in Miyajima

2 nuns of the temple

a bride in Miyajima

and we also saw a wedding-couple in their traditional costumes in Miyajima

Last visit to Miyajima: Feb 2009
Intro Updated May 16, 2009
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Reviews (20)

Temple-guards Things to Do (7)

Various Temple-guards are placed around the Itsukushima Shrine, they were made of solid bronze and looking quite grim in... more travel advice

a tree more than 1000 years old - Miyajima

a tree more than 1000 years old Things to Do (7)

These are the remains of a holy tree that is believed to be more than 1000 years old and you will find it when walking... more travel advice

Donations that were given to the temple - Miyajima

Donations that were given to the temple Local Customs (8)

Donations that were given as a present to the temple are mostly shown at the entrance of the temples and they are always... more travel advice

a great landscape above the shrine - Miyajima

a great landscape above the shrine Things to Do (7)

Mount Misen is the name of the mountain high above Itsukushima Shrine and there are several ways to get uphill : various... more travel advice

Transportation (3)
See All it is a nice and easy walk to the...

Off The Beaten Path (2)
See All Miyajima is a UNESCO-world-heritage site

Comments (11)

amsor Apr 23, 2010 at 9:33 PM Report Abuse

eigentlich eine komplett andere Welt, aber auch wirklich sehr interessant !
victorwkf Dec 5, 2009 at 5:58 AM Report Abuse

Hi Michael, great insight into the historical Japanese city of Miyajima! Take care & merry christmas!
hunterV Nov 28, 2009 at 8:17 AM Report Abuse

Japan is attractive indeed... So many splendid places! ><><><
xaver Oct 25, 2009 at 3:32 AM Report Abuse

I did not have enough time for this island, it will be a good escuse to go back. As for the man standing in front of the temple, are we sure it wasn't a statue?
nepalgoods Jul 13, 2009 at 10:12 PM Report Abuse

Great page, that takes me on a tour to Japan! Thank you, MIchael!
lotharlerch May 24, 2009 at 2:26 PM Report Abuse

Nice Red Gate Disrtict page!
yumyum May 18, 2009 at 10:53 AM Report Abuse

Shame that you didn't have time to climb Mt. Misen! It's fantastic up there. I went one way up and down another path. Miyajima is a magic place despite the masses of visitors.
Nemorino May 17, 2009 at 2:25 PM Report Abuse

Interesting tips here about how they prevent bad ghosts from entering the temples, and how they put a fish symbol at the top to keep the temple from burning down.
bugulma May 17, 2009 at 12:05 PM Report Abuse

yes, it seems that is better to visit the place in winter with high water that to have the best view of the Gate
Fesl May 17, 2009 at 11:24 AM Report Abuse

da würde ich auch gerne mal hinfahren !