Itsukushima Jinja

Itsukushima is famous for the Itsukushima Jinja, which is high tide looks as if its floating on top of the Seto Inland Sea. The first shrine buildings were probably erected in the 6th century, and the shrine has been destroyed many times. The present shrine dates from the mid-16th century, having been rebuilt in keeping with its earlier 12th century design.