HATSUKAICHI, Hiroshima Prefecture--The famed “floating” torii gate of Itsukushimajinja ... tall and weighing 60 tons, the gate also serves as the symbol of Miyajima island, where the shrine ...

An iconic floating shrine, a stunning pagoda, free-roaming deer, gorgeous nature, and cozy traditional inns can all be found ...

Residents of Miyajima and those who work or study ... The island’s biggest draw is the spectacular “floating” torii gate of Itsukushimajinja shrine, which appears to rise out of the ocean ...