宮島 Shrine Island

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While in Hiroshima, we spent a day at Miyajima, 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.

We visited two out of Japan's three most scenic places (nihon sankei) during this trip. The three most scenic places, selected several centuries ago, consist of Matsushima, Miyajima and Amanohashidate.

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Photos

Ferry Ride to Miyajima
The ferry is operated by JR. The JR train pass can be used here too!

Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社)
Wedding going on.

Autumn Colours
Momijidani Park (紅葉谷公園)