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Itsukushima Shinto Shrine
Hatsukaichi, Japan
About
The island of Itsukushima, in the Seto inland sea, has been a holy place of Shintoism since the earliest times. The first shrine buildings here were probably erected in the 6th century. The present shrine dates from the 12th century and the harmoniously arranged buildings reveal great artistic and technical skill. The shrine plays on the contrasts in colour and form between mountains and sea and illustrates the Japanese concept of scenic beauty, which combines nature and human creativity.
Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia
Plan your visit
Hours
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Shrine closing time varies seasonally; Jan 1 opens at 00:00, Jan 2-3 close at 18:30, Jan 4-end of Feb close at 17:30, Mar 1-Oct 14 close at 18:00, Oct 15-Nov 30 close at 17:30, and Dec closes at 17:00.
Admission
- Adults
- ¥300
- · Itsukushima Shrine adult admission is JPY 300, Treasure Hall JPY 300, or JPY 500 combined. High school students JPY 200 / 200 / 300; elementary and junior-high students JPY 100 / 100 / 150.
Booking
No booking needed
When to go
- Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Indoor + outdoor
What to bring
- comfortable shoes
- modest clothing
Good to know
- Partially accessible
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