itsukushima
states: [japan]
category: cultural
year: 1996
location: Hiroshima Prefecture
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 34.2944166700, 132.3246389000
last visited: 2009
unesco id: 776
world heritage site: 776
Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan, is an iconic spiritual landmark renowned for its "floating" torii gate, which appears to rise from the sea during high tide. This sacred complex, dedicated to the Shinto deities of the sea, features elegant wooden structures harmoniously blending with the natural landscape. Celebrated for its architectural beauty and cultural significance, it exemplifies Japan’s historical reverence for nature and spirituality.
