A magnificent shrine built on the sea, which is rare in the world

With a bold and original layout that borders the sea, this is one of Japan's most famous shrines, showcasing the pinnacle of Heian-period shinden-zukuri architecture. It was built in its current form by Taira no Kiyomori in the 12th century. The grounds, which are located on a shallow beach, create an elegant sight at high tide, as if they were floating on the sea. The contrast with the greenery that spreads out behind them is also exceptionally beautiful. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1996.

INFORMATION

business hours
January 1st / 00: 00 ~ 18: 30 January 2nd / January 3rd / 06: 30 ~ 18: 30 January 4th to the end of February / 06: 30 ~ 17: 30 March 1st October 14th / 06: 30 ~ 18: 00 October 15th to November 30th / 06: 30 ~ 17: 30 December 1st to December 31st / 06: 30 ~ 17: 00
Holidays
Open daily
price
Adults / 300 yen, high school students / 200 yen, junior high and elementary school students / 100 yen, groups 50 or more adults / 250 yen, groups 50 or more high school students 150 yen, groups 50 or more junior high and elementary school students / 70 yen, teachers coming on a school trip, Photographers and nurses will be charged a student fee.
address
739-05881-1 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi
Phone Number
0829-44-2020
Fax number
0829-44-0517
Parking notes
none. There is a parking lot (charged) around Miyajimaguchi, which is the ferry terminal.

ACCESS

739-0588 
1-1 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi

About 6 minutes on foot from JR Miyajimaguchi Station, about 10 minutes by ferry from Miyajimaguchi Pier, about 15 minutes on foot from Miyajima Pier

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