Temples, shrines, castles

Itsukushima Shrine

By March 15, 2016 No Comments

Shrine of Itzukushima History can be traced back to the sixth century. But the shrine looks like today. Was designed 1168 And use this design until today. It will be damaged until the need to re-create several times. The wood is not original. But the traditional look that is more than 900 years ago.

Shrine of Itzukushima Is shrine worship Munakata-sanjojin Three daughters of Zuozano God of the sea and storm of Japan. This island is a sacred island that has not been allowed to give birth or burial any of the past. Even today It is also recommended that pregnant women close to delivery to stay at the hospital on the mainland. And no burying on the island.

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