Miyajima Island Hiroshima

Miyajima in the Saeki District of Hiroshima is a beautiful island adorned with a number of fascinating locales. Originally named Itsukushima, the island is popularly called Miyajima, or the Shrine Island. The town has been honored as a sacred destination as Kobo Daishi, a monk, chose the island as a seat of Buddhist Shingon Sect. The island has since then been preserving its sanctity, and stands today as a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims across the globe. Miyajima today is a fascinating locale with its coastline, and the quaint look that the city still wears.

Attractions in Miyajima Island: The tiny island of Miyajima is packed with a number of interesting sites. Some of these are:

Itsukushima Shrine is one of the most visited attractions of the city. The bright red structure attracts a number of visitors to relish the exquisite architecture. Though damaged badly by a typhoon, the shrine continues to be a fine specimen of ancient architecture. The floating torii gate of the shrine rises over the bay as a virtual landmark of the city.

Senjikaku or the '1000 Mat Pavilion' is a 15th century construction having a huge wooden hall. A towering 5 storey pagoda lines by a host of cherry trees is another perk with the pavilion.

Daisho-in is a quiet Buddhist temple fringed by hills. With its golden prayer wheels and its Henjokutsu Cave, the desolate temple evokes a different sensation altogether.

Miyajima Aquarium is another interesting destination with its huge aquarium and its awesome store of marine life.

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