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It was a privilege to see
the gate up close and
appreciate the detailed
craftsmanship.

Itsukushima Shrine and its torii gate were built around Top:
BUILT AROUND 1168 by the then most powerful man in Japan, Taira no The Daiganji Temple and
Shrine consists of many
Kiyomori, as the clan’s family shrine. Unique in design buildings with a main hall,
1168 BY THE the shrine and its torii gate were built over water, so to prayer room and a theatre
THEN MOST appear at high tide to float on the water. The shrine stage.
itself consists of many buildings, such as the main hall, Right:
POWERFUL prayer hall and theatre stage which is linked by There are plenty of places
to visit, not only sites of
MAN IN JAPAN boardwalks and supported by columns above the sea. significant interest but
The shrine itself is located in a small inlet, with the torii
souvenir shops and
gate being set out in the Seto Inland Sea. refreshments can be found.
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