Experiences labelled with 'spritual'
Somewhere among the scattered islands near Hiroshima, Japan, lies an island with a sacred treasure. Also known as Miyajima Island (Shrine Island), the island of Itsukushima takes pride in the wonderful combination of mountains and seashore, and is famous for the tranquility of its landscape. Itsukushima also cradles one of the most important shrines in Japanese history and religion: the Itsukushima Shinto Shrine. From time immemorial, the ancient Japanese believed Itsukushima to be a holy place, and they dedicated it to the three daughters of the Gods and Goddesses of the sun and the sea, who the Japanese believe created Japan. It is said that from ancient times to the 17th century, Itsukushima had to be kept pure, and for this reason, commoners were refused ...
