Itsukushima shrine on Miyajima Island #2
by Lyl Dil Creations
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Itsukushima shrine on Miyajima Island #2
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Lyl Dil Creations
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Photograph - Photograph
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Itsukushima Shrine - The Floating Shrine on the Sea - has more than 1400 years of history, and is a registered World Heritage Site. The vermillion lacquered shrine, located at the beautiful Itsukushima, fits well with the Prussian blue sea, and the green of the virgin forest, recreating the elegance of the Heian era.
The shrine and its torii gate are unique for being built over water, seemingly floating in the sea during high tide. The shrine complex consists of multiple buildings, including a prayer hall, a main hall and a noh theater stage, which are connected by boardwalks and supported by pillars above the sea.
From ancient times, people have sensed the spiritual sanctity of Miyajima, and have revered and worshipped the island itself as goddesses. The main shrine is said to have been constructed in 593 by Saeki Kuramoto.
It is believed that the goddesses chose this island because an enclosed bay was sought for the site of the shrine.
The first record of Itsukushima Shrine in Japanese history was in the Nihon Koki (Notes on Japan), dated 811, and it was noted Itsukishima Shrine along with other famous shrines.
Photograph honored by features in the FAA/Pixels groups:
- 100 Favorite on October 21st, 2020
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December 17th, 2019
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