Itsukushima Shrine Video

Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine on the island of Miyajima in Hiroshima.

This shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and several buildings and possessions in this shrine are designated as national treasures.

When the tide rises and fills the inlet, it looks as if the shrine floats on the water. The gate appears to be floating at high tide, when the tide is low, the gate can be accessed on foot. (2:57)