As I mentioned in previous posts, Miyajima is full of friendly deer, all ambling about looking big-eyed and cute. Their friendly nature does occasionally waver into peskiness, and in an unquenchable quest for food they have been known to rummage through bags behind turned backs and eat the odd guide map. They make up for […]
Category: 365 days in Japan
Day 75- Miyajima and a Floating Shrine
The Itsukushima shrine is a maze of halls and pathways set on stilts above water, appearing to float at high tide in a similar way to the floating tori gate. Miyajima is considered a sacred island and so the shrine was built in order to maintain its purity- allowing common pilgrims to approach without actually […]
Day 74- Miyajima and a Floating Gate
Miyajima is beautiful to wander around. Weaving your way between the islands friendly deer you can gape a amazing temples; stroll besides peaceful rivers and scramble up mountains for an awe inspiring views. Top of the bill is the islands mystical floating Tori gate. It greets you on the ferry over- emerging gracefully out of […]



