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  • Itsukushima Jinja: Miyajima’s Iconic Shrine and Floating Torii Gate

    Itsukushima Jinja: Miyajima’s Iconic Shrine and  Floating Torii Gate

    Nestled on the shores of the tranquil Seto Inland Sea in Japan, Miyajima Island is home to one of the country’s most iconic and breathtaking shrines: Itsukushima Jinja. Also known as the “floating shrine,” Itsukushima Jinja is built entirely on stilts over the water. During high tide, the water makes seem as though it’s floating.…