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	Itsukushima Shrine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Itsukushima Shrine (Japanese: 厳島神社, Itsukushima Jinja) is a Shinto shrine on Itsukushima Island in the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan.
		The shrine's construction, consisting of pier-like structures built over the bay, is due to the holy status that the island once commanded.
		The dramatic gate (torii) of Itsukushima Shrine is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions, and the view of the gate in front of the island's Mount Misen is classified as one of the Three Views of Japan (along with the sand bar Amanohashidate, and Matsushima Bay).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Itsukushima_Shrine (451 words)

	Itsukushima Shrine - the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Itsukushima Shrine (Japanese:厳島神社, Itsukushima Jinja) is a Shinto shrine on ItsukushimaIsland in the town of Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan.
		The shrine dates back to the 6th century, and has been in its present formsince 1168 when funds were provided by the warlord Taira no Kiyomori.
		The dramatic gate (torii) of Itsukushima Shrine is one of Japan's most popular touristattractions, and the view of the gate in front of the island's Mount Misen is classified as one of the Three Views of Japan (along with the sand bar Amanohashidate, andMatsushima Bay).
	www.free-web-encyclopedia.com /default.asp?t=Itsukushima_Shrine (294 words)

	Itsukushima - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Itsukushima is part of the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture.
		Itsukushima is famous for the Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
		According to records, the shrine was established in the time of Empress Suiko.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Itsukushima (242 words)

	Miyajima Travel: Itsukushima Shrine
		Itsukushima Shrine is the cause of Miyajima's fame and name (Miyajima means "shrine island").
		The shrine, which is partially constructed over water and features the famous floating torii gate, was first constructed in the 6th century.
		Itsukushima Shrine is one of only a few shrines that charge a small entrance fee.
	www.japan-guide.com /e/e3450.html (162 words)

	Itsukushima Shrine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Considered by the Japanese to be one of the countries "best three views", Itsukushima Shrine is a 1400 year Shinto holy place constructed over the water in a small inlet on Miyajima Island.
		The shrine is made up of 56 structures that were built in the distinctive Shinden architectural style popular during Japans Heian Period.
		It serves as a gate to the seaward entrance to the shrine.
	www.virtualaichi.com /itsukushima.htm (105 words)

	Hiroshima Navigator-World Heritage
		This is a wooded area of approximately 431.2 hectares that centers on the shrine pavilions of Itsukushima Shrine, is fronted by the sea and includes the Misen primeval forest (a natural treasure) in the background.
		Itsukushima, on Miyajima, is a contraction of the name "Kami o itsuki matsuru shima" meaning "Dedicated to the goddesses." Since ancient times the entire island was revered as a goddess and it is still an island rich in natural beauty and legends.
		As Itsukushima Shrine suffered from frequent landslides, at the time of its restoration the canyon was moved to its present location.
	www.hcvb.city.hiroshima.jp /e_navigator/heritage/miyajima.html (883 words)

	Miyajima Island, Japan
		Adjacent to the Itsukushima shrine is the Hokoku shrine.
		An inner part of this shrine, known as the Senjokaku, was constructed by the fabled Japanese warrior Hideyoshi Toyotomi for the repose of the souls of war dead.
		Associated with the Itsukushima shrine, and considered a part of its sacred geography, are seven much smaller shrines positioned at intervals around the 19-mile circumference of the island.
	www.sacredsites.com /asia/japan/miyajima_island.html (833 words)

	JAL Guide to Japan - Itsukushima Shinto Shrine ( World Heritage )
		Itsukushima Shinto Shrine therefore creates both a beautiful scene by itself as an integral part of the local nature as well as emphasizing the traditional religious based aesthetics of Japan.
		Miyajima, in Japanese, means "Shrine Island" and is an area sacred to three goddesses of the sea.
		The shrine constructed on the water presents a splendid view by contrasting with the beautiful green island behind it.
	www.jal.com /world/en/guidetojapan/world_heritage/itsukushima/description (270 words)

	Itsukushima Shrine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Itsukushima Shrine (Japanese : 厳島神社 Itsukushima Jinja) is a Shinto shrine on Itsukushima Island in the of Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan.
		The shrine dates back to the 6th and has been in its present form 1168 when funds were provided by the Taira no Kiyomori.
		The gate of Itsukushima Shrine is one of most popular tourist attractions and the view the gate in front of the island's Misen is classified as one of Japan's best views" (along with the sand bar and Matsushima Bay).
	www.freeglossary.com /Miyajima_Shrine (476 words)

	Japan, Itsukushima Shinto Shrine
		The first shrine on the Itsukushima (Mijajima) island, located in the Hiroshima Bay, is believed to be constructed in the year 593.
		A very similar shrine to the current was built in 1168 during the Heian period.
		Painted in vermilion, the shrine is built on the water, on the border between Mountain Misen and the Seto Inland Sea.
	leonardfrank.com /Worldheritage/Itsukushima.html (58 words)

	Hiroshima Navigator-Recommended sight-seeing courses
		Viewed at high tide, Itsukushima Shrine appears to be floating on the water.
		Itsukushima Shrine, which is a truly remarkable example of the integration of architecture into nature, is registered as a World Cultural Heritage.
		Since Itsukushima Shrine had been frequently hit by avalanches of earth and rocks, the location of the original valley was changed, and the current artificial valley was created, with consideration given to keeping its shape as natural as possible, when disaster restoration work was carried out.
	www.hcvb.city.hiroshima.jp /e_navigator/course/th_02.html (534 words)

	Itsukushima Shinto Shrine - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports
		Most famous part of the shrine is the so-called floating Torii, the photogenic orange-colored gateway which stands in the water in front of the shrine.
		Itsukushima Shrine is not the most important Shinto shrine but it is maybe one of the most beautiful.
		The history of the shrine is also interesting; the shrine was built in 6th century for the goddess of the sea who Japanese believe to be a daughter of the sun goddess who created Japan.
	www.worldheritagesite.org /sites/itsukushimashrine.html (1008 words)

	ITSUKUSHIMA SHRINE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine on Itsukushima Island in the town of Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan.
		The gate of Itsukushima Shrine is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions, and the view of the gate in front of the island's Mount Misen is classified as one of Japan's "three best views".
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	www.yotor.org /wiki/en/it/Itsukushima%20Shrine.htm (227 words)

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		With the presence of a goddess on the island, some sort of shrine was needed, and early records indicate the existence of such a structure, though not the present shrine, dating as far back as 811 AD.
		The Main Shrine consists of three parts - the holy of holies where the goddesses are enshrined, the inner part where only the priests enter, and the outer portion for public worship.
		The lantern stands within the shrine enclosure near a large rock that is said to mark the spot where Yasuyori's lucky poem was found.
	mothra.rerf.or.jp /ENG/Chugoku/Miyajima/Miyajima.html (1546 words)

	Itsukushima Shrine World Heritage Site of the Month, The Cultured Traveler Newsletter
		The shrine is so sacred that Miyajima itself cannot ever be cultivated or used for birth or burials.
		The entrance to the great shrine at Itsukushima is considered on of the finest examples of the Heian Period’s distinctive Shinden architectural style.
		In all, the shrine, including several onshore buildings, consists of 56 structures, all in the Shinden style of architecture that was popular during Japan’s Heian Period (794-1192 A.D.).
	www.theculturedtraveler.com /Heritage/Archives/TPI_Itsukumisha.htm (518 words)

	Honk the traveling companion in Japan, Miyajima
		The O-Torri of the Itsukushima Shrine in front of Miyajima is one of Japan's "3 most beautiful spots".
		Itsukushima Shrine, first built in the latter half of the sixth century, standing in the sea, is best known for its grand and unique construction.
		As the headquarters of the Omuru Branch of the Shingon denomination of Buddhism, Daishoin Temple is the most distinguished temple of Miyajima, having taken charge of all the rituals as Betto (administrator) of the Itsukushima Shrine.
	www.teddies-world.net /Honk/Japan/Miyajima/miyajima.html (102 words)

	Itsukushima (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Itsukushima (Miyajima) is an island southwest of Hiroshima...
		By Fumitaka K. The Itsukushima Shrine is a primary temple that lies on Miyajima Island.
		The kami of Itsukushima are sea kami and Okuninushi of Izumo is...
	buddhismsymbols.fauxsymbols.com /itsukushima (979 words)

	Itsukushima Shrine - InformationBlast
		The floating torii of Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Island
		Itsukushima Shrine (Japanese: 厳島神社, Itsukushima Jinja) is a shinto shrine on Miyajima Island (more correctly known as Itsukushima Island) in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan.
		The floating gate of Itsukushima Shrine is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions, and the view of the gate in front of the island's Mount Misen is classified as one of Japan's "three best views"(along with the sand bar Amanohashidate, and Matsushima Bay).
	www.informationblast.com /Itsukushima_Shrine.html (235 words)

	Miyajima travel guide - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Famed for Itsukushima Shrine and its floating torii, officially one of Japan's Top 3 Views, Miyajima is a very popular destination for Japanese and foreign tourists alike.
		Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社) is Miyajima's main sight, a large, red-lacquered complex of halls and pathways on stilts.
		The shrine was badly damaged by a typhoon in 2004, but repairs are largely complete and it is open again.
	wikitravel.org /en/Miyajima (835 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Itsukushima Shrine is located a five to ten minute walk from the Miyajima ferry.
		Itsukushima shrine has a torii gate that is also built on top of water so when the tide is high it looks like the shrine and the torii gate floating.
		When Itsukushima Shrine was built it was an attempt to build the mythical Rygu-jo which means Dragon’s Palace.
	www.bfincher.net /c4f/place/shinto/s_weekone/myakijima/index.htm (486 words)

	Itsukushima Shinto Shrine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The first shrine buildings here were probably erected in The 6th century.
		The present shrine dates from The 13th century and The harmoniously arranged buildings reveal great artistic and technical skill.
		The shrine plays on The contrasts in colour and form between mountains and sea and illustrates The Japanese concept of scenic beauty, which combines nature and human creativity.
	www.outdoors.ru /unesco/776.php (88 words)

	Mystical Places
		Itsukushima Shrine dates back to the end of the 6th century and the existence of the shrine is recorded in a historical document written in 811.
		The buildings and gate of the shrine were frequently damaged by fires and typhoons in the 13th and 14th centuries and were once devastated, but all the buildings were restored to their original form in 1572 and have been maintained since then.
		Because the Otorii (a large shrine gate) and shrine buildings are built on the coastal edge, they appear as if they are afloat on the sea when the tide is in.
	mystical-sites.stevenredhead.com (2309 words)

	ITSUKUSHIMA SHRINE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Itsukushima Shrine é um shrine de Shinto no console de Itsukushima na cidade de Miyajima no prefecture de Hiroshima em Japão.
		O shrine data para trás ao õ século, e estêve em seu formulário atual desde 1168 em que os fundos foram fornecidos pelo warlord Taira nenhum Kiyomori.
		A porta de Itsukushima Shrine é uma das atrações tourist as mais populares de Japão, e a vista da porta na frente da montagem Misen do console é classificada como uma de "três mais melhores vistas" de Japão.
	www.faktoport.com /wiki/pt/it/Itsukushima%20Shrine.htm (244 words)

	Shinto Shrines
		Imperial shrines can be recognized by the imperial family's chrysanthemum crest and by the fact that they are often called "jingu" rather than "jinja".
		Hachiman Shrines are dedicated to Hachiman, the kami of war, which used to be particularly popular among the leading military clans of the past.
		Tenjin Shrines are dedicated to the kami of Sugawara Michizane, a Heian Period scholar and politician.
	www.japan-guide.com /e/e2059.html (939 words)

	itukushima (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The shrine buildings of Itsukushima-jinja can be categorized in line with the general tradition of Shinto shrine architecture in Japan,in which a mountain or natural object is enshrined as an object of religious belief to be worshipped from a shrine generally constructed at the foot of the mountain.
		The shrine buildings of the nominated property are located on the sea,and the scenery with a trinity composed of the man-made architecture in the center,the sea in the foreground,and the mountains in the background has become recognized as a Japanese standard of beauty,against which any other example of scenic beauty should be evaluated.
		Thus,the shrine buildings of Itsukushima-jinja have preserved the styles prevailing in the period from the late 12th century to the early 13th century,and are important for us today as examples of that ancient type of shrine architecture integrated with the surrounding landscape,the physical manifestation of man's worship of nature.
	www.nara.accu.or.jp /english/information/japan/itukushima.html (1073 words)

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		It is said that this shrine was constructed around 593; however, after the warlord Tairano Kiyomori (1118-1181) rebuilt it in 1168, it became the magnificent vermilion-lacquered building it is today.
		The most interesting feature of this shrine is the Torii (a kind of gate symbolizing a shrine) and the Shaden (shrine pavilion) in the sea, which are both submerged at full tide, but at low tide the sea water recedes completely and it is possible to walk out to the gate.
		Itsukushima Shinto Shrine: 10-minute walk from the ferry landing, which is approx.
	www.jnto.go.jp /eng/indepth/featuredarticles/worldheritage/c_10_hiroshima.html (499 words)

	Shinto and shoguns: a return to Itsukushima - Shinto shrine UNESCO Courier - Find Articles
		On evenings when the skies are at their clearest, the reflections of sun rays sparkle gold upon the sea, transforming the landscape into a dazzling oil painting.
		But Itsukushima is also distinguished by its main shrine, built on a sandbar at the foot of a small mountain, and its vermillion Otorii gateway, standing directly in the sea.
		And during the short ferry crossing to Itsukushima, the shadows of passengers are reflected on the white sands of the shoals.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1310/is_2001_Feb/ai_70910776 (1050 words)

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