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Goju-no-To Pagoda
This five-story pagoda was built in 1407 and stands 27,6 meters high. The tower mixes Japanese and Chinese architecture.
Hokoku Jinja Shrine Senjokaku
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Hokoku Jinja Shrine, also called Toyokuni Jinja Shrine, is the biggest building of the island with its "Hall of 1000 mats", or "Senjokaku".
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This shrine is known for the unique and bold concept of being built in the sea as well as its elegant architectural style called “Shinden-zukuri”.
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Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival
Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival is held just 400m away from Itsukushima Shrine's torii gate.
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Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
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Iwaso
Iwaso is truly historic, it's been around since 1854 and is located close to Itsukushima Shrine which is a designated World Heritage site.
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