Itsukushima
厳島 · 하쓰카이치시
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:57
Welcome to Itsukushima, more commonly known as Miyajima, the 'Shrine Island.' This is one of Japan's 'Three Most Scenic Views' and a UNESCO World Heritage site of profound spiritual and historical importance. Located in the Seto…
Listen in the app2Miyajima Pier and Omotesando — The Pilgrim's Path1:51
Your journey begins at the Miyajima Ferry Pier. As you step off the boat, you are entering a zone that has welcomed pilgrims for over a thousand years. …
Listen in the app3The Grand Torii Gate — The Gate Between Worlds1:55
We now stand before the O-Torii, the Grand Torii Gate. This 16.6-meter-tall structure is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Japan. …
Listen in the app4Itsukushima Shrine — The Floating Palace1:52
We now enter the Itsukushima Shrine complex itself. This is the pinnacle of Heian-period 'Shinden-zukuri' style. …
Listen in the app5Senjokaku — The Hall of a Thousand Mats1:48
On a hill overlooking the shrine stands the Senjokaku, or the 'Hall of a Thousand Mats.' This massive wooden pavilion was commissioned in 1587 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the second great unifier of Japan, as a place to chant sutras…
Listen in the app6Daisho-in Temple — The Esoteric Mountain Retreat1:47
Following the path toward the base of Mount Misen, we reach Daisho-in, the most important Buddhist temple on the island. Founded in 806 by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) after his return from China, this temple is the headquarters of the…
Listen in the app7The Eternal Flame of Mount Misen1:52
For those with the lung capacity for a hike or the time for the ropeway, we ascend to the 'Kie-zuno-hi' or the Eternal Flame on Mount Misen. According to legend, this fire was lit by Kobo Daishi himself when he practiced…
Listen in the app8Closing1:40
As we conclude our tour of Itsukushima, I hope you have been moved by the scholarly and spiritual depth of this 'Island of the Gods.' We have moved from the bustling commercial gateway of Omotesando to the monumental floating…
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What is Itsukushima?
Itsukushima is a place in 하쓰카이치시 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 하쓰카이치시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 42 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.2756, 132.3078 |
| Last updated |
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