Itsukushima Shrine at Low Tide

Seeing Miyajima with fresh eyes - 6

Larry Knipfing Apr 04, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>Catching the early morning light at Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima</p>

<p>A view of Miyajima's famous torii gate in the far distance</p>

<p>Side view of the shrine, with Daisho-in temple on the hillside</p>

<p>At low tide, you can walk out to the the torii gate for a close-up view</p>

<p>One of Itsukushima Shrine's guardians</p>

<p>A shrine lantern and torii gate at low tide</p>

<p>An old traditional style bridge stands behind the shrine</p>

<p>Art from local children on display inside the shrine</p>

<p>Iconic view of the famous torii gate reflected in the water at low tide</p>

I visited sacred Miyajima Island in late November, and the weather was gorgeous. One of the island's main attractions is Itsukushima Shrine which, like the famous torii gate, seems to be floating in the water during high tide. Since I was there for a few days, I was able to be at the shrine during low tide, as well, and found it to be equally beautiful. I got there early in the morning before it got too crowded, and while the air was still crisp and fresh.

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Larry Knipfing @larry.knipfing

Born on Long Island, New York in 1958, I have spent the last 30 years of my life living in Japan, and enjoying every minute of it! I especially love photography, and Japan is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world to photograph! My other love is fiction writing and I have pub...