12th-century Shinto shrine on Miyajima island. Its 16-m floating torii gate appears to stand on water at high tide. UNESCO World Heritage.
💡 Getting there: JR Hiroshima to Miyajimaguchi (~30 min), then JR ferry (¥180, 10 min — included in JR Pass). 🕐 6:30–18:00 (varies by season). 💴 ¥300. 🌊 Tide: at high tide the torii "floats" on water; at low tide you can walk up to it (check tide schedule). 🦌 Free-roaming deer also here. UNESCO World Heritage. Best at sunset + nighttime torii illumination.