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| View over Miyajima-guchi station, on the other side of the chanel |
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| The O-torii gate |
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| Senjokaku temple |
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| Five-storied pagoda |
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| Itsukushima Shrine |
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| It's low tide, and hundreds of crabs are looking for food |
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| Some gods are more thirsty than others I guess. |
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| Daisho-In is a very important temple |
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| It contains the Dai-hannyakyo Sutra (600 volumes) brought from India by Sanzo, a Chinese monk. It is believed that touching these sutras will bring you enormous fortune. |
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| Jizo Bosastsu |
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| Rakan statues. These are representing the 500 disciples of Shaka Nyorai. They are all different. |
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| Reiho-kan hall |
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| Hear no evil, See no evil, Speak no evil |
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| Maniden hall. This is the main prayer hall, where Sanki Daigongen, or the Three Awesome Deities of Mt. Misen, are enshrined. Lots of people come to pray for health and longevity. Prayers accompanied by a taiko drum are offered every day. |
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| Cute ! |
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| These fierceful warriors will fight evil and protect Buddha |
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| If you decided to walk up Mount Misen, you'll see very nice landscapes. This gate can be found at Miyama shrine, almost at the top of Mt Misen. It is a very peaceful place to rest and listen to nature. |
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| Miyama shrine |
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| And here we are at the top ! |
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| After missing the last cable car at Shishiiwa station, we stumbled upon Misen monkeys ! |
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| Time to go again ! Shinkansen to Fukuoka, here we come. |
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