Miyajima’s iconic shrine gate going under wraps until summer 2020
14 months of repairs and restoration start on Miyajima’s iconic “floating” shrine gate begin June 3, 2019.
Read more14 months of repairs and restoration start on Miyajima’s iconic “floating” shrine gate begin June 3, 2019.
Read moreSome of our favorite captures of the 2017 Miyajima Fireworks Festival.
Read moreNovember in Hiroshima usually offers beautiful clear, often warm days to enjoy the autumn colors outdoors. There is no better
Read moreImpressive and elaborate ritual that culminates in priests and members of the public rushing across hot coals in front of
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Read moreWhile Miyajima is best known for Itsukushima Shrine, the temples of Daigan-ji which is next to the shrine and sprawling
Read moreThousands of people visit Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima during the New Year holiday, and many don’t waste any time and
Read moreA bunch of almost naked men clambering on top of one another in the sea trying to capture a lucky ball on a hot summer day!
Read moreThe Kangensai is Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima’s biggest and most elaborate festival of the year.
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