Additionally, the tour takes you to Miyajima Island, home to the stunning Itsukushima Shrine, famous for its "floating" torii gate, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the island’s serene temples, ...

In 1996, Itsukushima Shrine was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Itsukushima Shrine’s most famous feature is its grand torii gate, which stands in the sea about 160 meters from the main hall.

aka the floating Torii gate, which locals believe to be the gateway between the spiritual and physical world. At Hwangnidan-gil district in Gyeongju, aka Eat Street. South Korea was just as ...

Cherry blossom time in Japan is – with good reason – famous the world over. For the Japanese, however, autumn is equally ...

Symbol of Peace: Torii gates have been used as symbols of peace and protection. For example, the famous floating Torii of Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima is seen as a spiritual protector of the land.

Day 8: Osaka to Hiroshima/Miyajima: A Day of Culture and Food Travel from Osaka to Hiroshima, then take a scenic boat ride to ...