Japan - Itsukushima Shinto Shrine

"The island of Itsukushima, in the Seto inland sea, has been a holy place of Shintoism since the earliest times. The first shrine buildings here were probably erected in the 6th century. The present shrine dates from the 12th 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.” 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1
Itsukushima Jinja - Corridor and Gojuunotou Five storied pagoda. Thanks to Kotona who visited Ituskushima and mailed this postcard from Miyajima.

Postcard 2
I took a boat to this beautiful famous island with the red Shinto Gate in the sea. You can walk to around it during low tide. Nice matching stamp. Thanks to Kyoko-san, arigatou gozaimashita.

Postcard 3
Fireworks at Itsukushima Shrine - a floating tori gate in the sea is a UNESCO World Heritage site near Hiroshima, Japan. I visited it many years ago. Thanks to Makiko-san of Hiroshima, Japan.