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Itsukushima Shrine (Hiroshima)
– Believed to be the boundary between the spirit and human worlds, the Otorii's vermilion color is said to keep evil spirits away.
It's possible to walk to it on the sand bar during low tide and enjoy the view of Mount Misen behind the gate.
At high tide, the 16-meter-high Torii appears to float on the water.
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Itsukushima Shrine, 1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan; +81 829 44 2020
It's possible to walk to it on the sand bar during low tide and enjoy the view of Mount Misen behind the gate.
At high tide, the 16-meter-high Torii appears to float on the water.
MORE: Japan's Shimanami Kaido: One of the world's most incredible bike routes
Itsukushima Shrine, 1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan; +81 829 44 2020
