The beauty of Miyajima’s shoreline and the shrine’s boardwalks changes with the tides. Visitors are well rewarded for lingering to catch the views at both high and low tides. Staying at least one ...

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The floating O-torii and Itsukushima Shrine at Miyajima south of Hiroshima are two of Japan’s most popular attractions, but ongoing restoration work there shouldn’t stop Americans stationed in Japan ...

Photos of a massive red shrine gate that appears to be floating in the sea is one of the most iconic images of Japan. The gate is the great torii of Itsukushima Shrine on the small island in the Seto ...