The Itsukushima Shrine. It is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima). It is in the city of Hatsukaichi, accessible from the mainland by ferry at Miyajimaguchi Station. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, several buildings and possessions are National Treasures. The Itsukushima shrine is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions and is most famous for its dramatic gate, or torii on the outskirts of the shrine, the sacred peaks of Mount Misen, extensive forests, and its ocean view. Japan.

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