Dating back to the 6th century, this shrine is devoted to the three daughters of Susano-o no Mikoto, Shinto god of seas and storms. It features one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region - its 16 meters high torii gate. The gate was built in the 19th century and at high tide, it appears to be "floating". The whole complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Generally open from 6:30 am to 6 pm
Closing time changes depending on the season.
General: 300 JPY
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itsukushima_Shrine
Information at UNESCO Website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/776
Address Japan
Coordinates 34°17'46.71" N 132°19'9.687" E
