Itsukushima Shrine

厳島神社

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Itsukushima is a large, red-lacquered complex of halls and pathways on stilts. It was built this way so that commoners could visit without defiling the island with their footprints. Weddings are occasionally held at the shrine, but that doesn't bar visitors, and the priest's ceremonial dance is a memorable sight.

Address

1-1 Miyajima-Cho

Hours

Closed · opens 6:30 am

Weekly hours

Mon	6:30 am–6 pm
Tue	6:30 am–6 pm
Wed	6:30 am–6 pm
Thu	6:30 am–6 pm
Fri	6:30 am–6 pm
Sat	6:30 am–6 pm
Sun	6:30 am–6 pm

Price

¥300 for temple entry, ¥500 for entry plus Treasure Hall

Website

en.itsukushimajinja.jp (opens in a new tab)