Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine on the island of the same name, also known as Miyajima, located in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. https://www.worldhistory.org/Itsukushima_Shrine/ #History #ItsukushimaShrine #MedievalJapan #SevenLuckyGods

Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine on the island of the same name, also known as Miyajima, located in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. Traditionally founded in the 6th century CE, the present layout of buildings dates to the 12th century CE. With its iconic torii gate, buildings on stilts standing over the sea, and soaring five-story pagoda, the shrine is one of the most easily reco...https://www.worldhistory.org/Itsukushima_Shrine/ #ItsukushimaShrine #MedievalJapan #SevenLuckyGods #History

Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine on the island of the same name, also known as Miyajima, located in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. Traditionally founded in the 6th century CE, the present layout of buildings dates to the 12th century CE. With its iconic torii gate, buildings on stilts standing over the sea, and soaring five-story pagoda, the shrine is one of the most easily reco...https://www.worldhistory.org/Itsukushima_Shrine/ #ItsukushimaShrine #MedievalJapan #SevenLuckyGods

YakuSugi, YakuShima Cedar, carvings of the one of the #SevenLuckyGods, #HoTei, and another creation I've never seen before, and traditional masks for ceremonial dances that re-enact myths. #Hotei is the attitude to have for a vacation!! #七福神 #布袋 #民芸センタ− #霧島神宮 #鹿児島県 #面