Miyajima Island is located in Hiroshima Prefecture.
Of the many attractions on this historic island, Itsukushima Shrine is the one that is most often associated with the word “Miyajima”.
Itsukushima Shrine is registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, including not only Itsukushima Shrine but also the Otorii (Grand Gate) standing in the sea, which has become synonymous with Miyajima.
The beautiful shrine is of course a must-see, but there was also an unusual result waiting for you in the omikuji.
It is a must-see place to visit when you visit Miyajima, or rather, when you travel to Hiroshima.
Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Miyajima is an island in the sea.
It is a popular tourist destination in Hiroshima, and there is much to see and do.
Take a ferry to Miyajima. For detailed information on how to get there, please refer to the above article.
After arriving at Miyajima, most people will aim for the Otorii (Grand Gate).
Even those who have never visited Miyajima have probably seen this view at least once, as it appears in tourist magazines.
When you actually see it, the sight is breathtaking.
When the tide is out, you can even walk close by. More about that later in the article.
Itsukushima Shrine also floats on the sea at high tide.
It is a view that is not often seen. It is beautiful.
The beautiful main hall of Itsukushima Shrine and the view from there
Now, it is time to visit the shrine.
After paying the 300 yen fee, you enter the shrine through the entrance.
By the way, the time you can visit the shrine varies depending on the month, as follows.
1/1 – 1/5 … Change according to circumstances
1/6 – 2/28 and 10/15 – 11/30 … 6:30 – 17:30
3/1～10/14 … 6:30～18:00
12/1～12/31 … 6:30～17:00
Visitors walk on the wooden floor to tour the inside.
Water flows under the hallway, so that when the tide is high, you will be standing on the sea.
The location of the shrine is unlike any other I have experienced, yet its unadorned appearance is captivating.
Also marked in ancient times as “Itsukishima Shrine,” it is the head shrine of Itsukushima Shrine, which has about 500 shrines throughout the country.
The beautiful vermilion color of the main hall is a sobering sight.
The view of the Otorii (Grand Gate) from the shrine is so wonderful that you will want to stop and gaze at it forever.
The view changes dramatically depending on whether the tide is rising or ebbing, so it is best to go at the time of your choice.
Everything is beautiful.
I thanked my wife for coming here and sharing this wonderful experience with her, and joined hands with her.
I drew a fortune… and the result was “Taira”.
Whenever I visit a shrine, I put my hands together and draw an omikuji to ask for advice from time to time.
I drew it again this time. ……
The result was “Taira”.
Now, I received a result that I had never seen before.
When I looked it up later, I found that “Taira” is read as “Taira”.
It seems that there are only a few shrines that include “Taira” in their omikuji, so I received a rare one.
The fortune was between “good” and “bad,” meaning “neither good nor bad.
Daikichi
Kichi
Chukichi
Shokichi
Hankichi
Suekichi
Taira
Kyou
This is exactly what the word “Hira” literally means.
I see that there are many types of omikuji as well.
Whatever the case may be, I am grateful for the advice and will strive to do my best every day.
Visit the Otorii during ebb tide
At high tide, the Otorii gate stands in the sea, but when the tide recedes, you can walk close to the gate.
After visiting the shrine, we decided to go down to the mudflats to try to pass through the Otorii.
On this day, it was under water at noon, but near evening, we could walk to it.
When the tide is high, it does not look that big from a distance, but when you walk up to the torii gate, you will be overwhelmed by its size.
The torii is 16 meters high, but what is surprising is that there are no pillars buried in the ground.
It simply stands there.
When you walk through the torii, you will see that the lower part of the pillar is covered with shells because it is often located in the sea.
Walking through the torii gate, which is usually under the sea. It was another wonderful experience.
Many hermit crabs, crabs and fish can be seen on the mudflats. This is evidence of the richness of the sea.
Children were happily playing on the mudflats. It is a place where both children and adults can enjoy.
Conclusion
It was a very satisfying visit to the shrine, as we visited the main shrine and had a close view of the Otorii (Grand Gate).
Since it is built in the sea, the main shrine seems to be in need of frequent restoration.
At the end of the visit, we made a small donation.
I hope that this beautiful architecture, blended with nature, will remain in the future.
Please visit the shrine when you visit Miyajima.
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