Skip to content

Arriving at Miyajima

 

When one is aboard the ferry to Itsukushima (better known to the world as Miyajima), it’s usually for a very specific reason. And when one sees that reason for the very first time, this is what one sees:

 

Arriving at Miyajima

 

I can assure you that when you go to the island for the very first time, it may not be the most beautiful view of Itsukushima Shrine and its Otorii, but it’s probably the most exciting one.

 

itsukushima

 

 


Discover more from Setouchi Explorer

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

3 thoughts on “Arriving at Miyajima”

    1. I have to admit that I find these classifications a bit dubious.
      I mean, I’m sure they make sense in the context in which they were created, but nowadays many people misuse and misinterpret them.
      I’m thinking particularly about the “3 great gardens” one, which is regularly misused as “the three best gardens” by many people. Maybe it’s a translation error, I don’t know.

    2. That being said, Itsukushima shrine is one of the most amazing places not only in Japan, but also on Earth. 🙂

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.