Shinto shrine
Itsukushima Jinja
嚴島神社（いつくしまじんじゃ）
Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture
A shrine on the shore of Miyajima that enshrines three goddesses who protect the sea. The relationship between the tides and the shrine buildings is also unique to this place.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Ichikishimahime no Mikoto, Tagorihime no Mikoto and Tagitsuhime no Mikoto
History and things to know
The shrine's history passes down the tradition that the site was chosen and the shrine buildings built under the guidance of sacred crows. Through construction by Taira no Kiyomori, the form of the shrine buildings spreading over the sea has been handed down.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 嚴島神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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