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Miyajima (literally "shrine island") has been celebrated as a sacred island and one of Japan's three most scenic views. It is most famous for Itsukushima Shrine, which, together with its large wooden torii (gate), stands in the ocean during high tide.

Deer move around the island freely, and so do monkeys on top of Misen, the island's highest mountain.

The island becomes very romantic in the evening when the tourist crowds return to the mainland and only the visitors who stay overnight stroll the calm streets in their yukata and geta, enjoying the sight of the illuminated shrine.

Attractions

Itsukushima Shrine (1) Famous shrine with floating torii gate. Misen Mountain (3) The island's highest mountain. Daisho-in Temple (2) Buddhist temple at the foot of Misen. Senjokaku (4) Large wooden hall built by Hideyoshi.

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