Hiroshima, Japan

Itsukushima Shrine

Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima

On the sacred island of Miyajima, this Shinto shrine rises on stilts above a tidal bay, its halls seeming to float at high tide. Its great vermilion torii and elegant over-water design earned it UNESCO World Heritage status in 1996.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Itsukushima Shrine, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 34.29583, 132.31972

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