Monday, July 16, 2018

Miyajima Shrine and Pagoda

Miyajima/Itsukushima, or Shrine Island, is obviously famous for its shrines. In Japan, there is commonly a torii gate as you approach a shrine. You're not supposed to walk through the center as that is reserved for the gods.
Inside the shrine area are numerous places of worship. Photography inside the buildings is forbidden, but in the grounds it was allowed.
There's also a famous five-storied pagoda, built in 1407.
It's very impressive once you get close to it.
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9 comments:

  1. Fun60July 16, 2018 at 8:53 AM

    Glad photos were allowed of the outside so you could share them with us. It is just as I imagined shrines would look like in Japan.

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  2. Lady FiJuly 16, 2018 at 10:36 AM

    So very very gorgeous!!

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  3. AdamJuly 16, 2018 at 6:00 PM

    Cool shrine

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  4. Murthy K v v sJuly 16, 2018 at 7:11 PM

    Variety of architecture.Have a nice day.

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  5. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 16, 2018 at 7:18 PM

    1407!! We are such a new country. i'm glad you were able to take pictures outside .... and it must have been an honor to visit inside.

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  6. Photo CacheJuly 16, 2018 at 10:16 PM

    What a place! Beautiful.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  7. rupam sarmaJuly 16, 2018 at 10:40 PM

    Stunning

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  8. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJuly 17, 2018 at 9:12 PM

    What a wonderful trip! I'd love to visit Japan one day. The shrine grounds were so interesting to see.

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 18, 2018 at 8:34 AM

    Built in 1404... Incroyable! Just been back to check out your other shots from your Japan trip Al, fabulous! I haven't been to Japan, everytime I see images like this I want to go more ✨

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