| Page Views: 32 Last Visit to Miyajima: September, 2007 | Gateway to Spirituality by WStat - last update: Aug 3, 2008 |
Renowned for being a world cultural heritage site today, Miyajima is an island where people and gods dwell together.
The bright red Torii welcomes guests and pilgrims from the distant. |
| Monastery behind Itsukushima Shrine |
|  | The sacred Island Since ancient times, Miyajima, the island itself, has been worshipped as a god. This belief, passed down from generation to generation, has protected Itsukushima Shrine, many other shrines and temples as well as the island's unique culture, and its sacred nature. |
Hundreds of shops and restauranzs line the path to the beach and Shrine-area | | | Sorry, nice but no idea, what those figures mean! |
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globetrott Fri Jul 11, 2008 23:14 UTC
that is in fact a great view and a lot of interesting japanese architecture, thanks for sharing ! |
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