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This amazing place is located near the tragically famous Japanese city of Hiroshima. The island is called Itsukusima and disposed thereon city - Miyajima.
The small town, which is home to a total of about two thousand inhabitants, is one of the most popular attractions in Japan.

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Miyajima - a sacred place, where people are not born and does not die. That is, of course, such incidents are likely to occur, but the maternity homes and cemeteries on the island is not provided. All ready to acquire offspring and those whose lives came to a logical conclusion, are transported outside the holy place.

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There is also strictly forbidden to cut down the forest and hurt animals. Through these simple rules Miyajima residents are lucky enough to reside in one of the most beautiful and amazing places on earth. Untouched nature peacefully side by side with residential and shopping district on the island are thousands of birds and animals. The whole island is covered with dense forest, which is home to several dozen species of birds. Even now it prohibited to bring dogs to the island they might scare wild birds receiving food from visitors.

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The first thing that usually results in a state of shock - a huge number of deer that roam freely on the sidewalks, not at all frightened people. Moreover, these amazingly nice creation begging food from tourists and gently lick the hands.

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Miyajima Island literally means the temple, the temple was erected here as Itsukushima Shrine - one of the oldest Shinto shrines, with more than 14 centuries. Itsukushima Shrine is dedicated to the three daughters patronesses seafarers. The structure of the temple is on the shore, and at high tide it is as if floating on the sea surface. The sanctuary consists of a set of buildings (but not all of them are available to visit), among them - the halls of worship, halls atonement sacrifices. Numerous facilities are linked by covered galleries, and the island of them is the red wooden bridge. Especially beautiful here in the evening when the lights are lit. Right off the beach, on a platform, it is the oldest (1568) Theatre of Japan - But.

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Nearby is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Japan - Daygandzi (802 g), dedicated to the goddess Benten. In the XVI century. the neighborhood was built five-tiered pagoda, which was built next to the Hall of thousands of tatami (Sendzёkaku). They say that the hall was built from the trunk of a single camphor laurel. Now the temple Hideyoshi memory, which stores more than 4,000 priceless items: painted scrolls, masks, fans, weapons and pottery.

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The symbol of the pearl of the island of Miyajima is standing in a sea of tall red torii (sacred gate to the Shinto), meaning that the whole island is sacred. They are, as it were on the border of two different areas of spiritual life: public and private.

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The gate was built in 1875, the height of the two central pillars - 16, 2 meters. Pass under this gate only during low tide. There is a legend: the man who will be able to pass under that gate, will gain happiness and prosperity. Thousands of Japanese and foreign tourists come to the island to try their luck. Along with "floating" torii temple make an unforgettable impression.

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In Miyajima is famous Maple Park Momidzidani. In autumn during the "bloom" maples there stunningly beautiful. Therefore souvenir shops are filled with various trinkets and cloths with the image of red and yellow maple leaves. Besides, on the island everywhere bake cookies in the form of maple leaves, filled with maple syrup.

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On the waterfront and mountain paths of the park roam Momidzidani always count on deer feast. In addition, the island is the Monkey Park (Misen Yaenkoen). Be prepared for the fact that animals can attack the tourists, if his movements are too harsh. There are two rules of communication with the monkeys: do not look him straight in the eye and do not feed them.

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Crowned island Mount Misen, which lead to the two lines of cable cars. Every 60 seconds swim trailers funiculars. On the way you can admire the pristine nature Miyajima. With Mount Misen is seen not only the island, but also the lights of Hiroshima - the city knows what war and peace.

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On the island there are many temples and shrines. The island is mountainous area of 30 square meters. kilometers, with population centers such as agriculture and a population of about 2,000 people. On it are no cities, only small villages with simple houses and private shops. The islanders are very concerned about the preservation of forests and nature. The Japanese often travel by ferry from the rest of Japan to the island to pray in the sanctuary of Miyajima and enjoy the beauty of its forests.