By the planks overlooking the famous Itsukushima Shrine.Senjokaku, literally “pavilion of 1000 mats,” is the common name of Hokoku Shrine.The name describes the spaciousness of the building, as Senjokaku is in fact approximately the size of one thousand tatami mats.The under-path of Senjokaku towards the 5-story pagoda. Warning: low clearance (but never a problem for me though ?).
The 5-story Pagoda in Miyajima was very striking and full of contrast compared to all those we had seen in the other cities or prefectures. Due to this, we took turns finding a good angle and trying to fit all our big heads in a photo where the pagoda would also be fully or mostly visible.
This colorful 5-story pagoda is adjacent to the Senjokaku shrine.
This was originally built in 1407.The simple and uniform town of Miyajima.Though it was built in 1407, it was maintained well that it does not really look ancient.The same under-path back to where we came from after taking tons of selfies with the 5-story pagoda.The shrine complex consists of multiple buildings, including a prayer hall, a main hall and a theater stage, which are connected by boardwalks and supported by pillars above the sea.
In the article that I read, this island looks even better at night when the Itsukushima Shrine is illuminated. Oh well, maybe next time for us. And I just also knew that there is a rope-way in the island. Me and my friends seem to now like rope-ways but again, maybe next time. Maybe.
The shrine, they say, shines brightly at night because it is illuminated well.Formally named Itsukushima, it is the source of both the island’s fame and its name.The island is more popularly known as “Miyajima”, literally “shrine island” in Japanese.The red and striking 5-story pagoda in Miyajima.
