HATSUKAICHI, Hiroshima Prefecture--The famed “floating” torii gate of Itsukushimajinja shrine, a World Heritage site under repair, was revealed for the first time in about three and a half years.

Floating Between Worlds: The Mystical Torii Gate of Miyajima Island. Story by Masayoshi Sakamoto • 2w. Y ou may have seen photographs of a striking torii gate that appears to float on the sea.

Cats live near three torii gates in the sea. The beach changes at low tide. We also meet a cat who lives in a pottery production area. She's allowed in all the shops and even inspects the merchandise.

Good news – restoration work on Itsukushima Shrine’s famous 'floating' torii gate will be completed by year end. Written by Kaila Imada Digital Editor, Time Out Tokyo Wednesday 19 October 2022.

Some are even in the water, such as Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, famous for its “floating” torii gate. While torii make great photo opportunities, they also mark important places of worship, so it’s ...

Japan’s popular Itsukushima Shrine has now become slightly more expensive to visit. The bright-orange torii gate that appears to float in a lake is one of the country’s most beautiful and ...

Good news – restoration work on Itsukushima Shrine’s famous 'floating' torii gate will be completed by the end of 2022. Go to the content Go to the footer. No thanks. Subscribe.