Itsukushima Shrine Audio Guide
Explore Itsukushima Shrine with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on the island of Itsukushima in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It is renowned worldwide for its iconic "floating" torii gate, especially at high tide.
What you will hear
The East Corridor
Introduces the Shinden-zukuri architecture and the offerings from the community.
The Red Corridors
The elegant red walkways you are walking on are a marvel of ancient engineering, designed to survive the very tides that make the shrine so beautiful.
The Honsha: Main Shrine Hall
The spiritual heart of the complex, dedicated to the three sea goddesses.
The Inner Altar
In the quiet shadows of the inner altar, the traditions of the ancient imperial court are kept alive through sacred music and the flicker of ritual lanterns.
The West Corridor
The return path of the shrine, offering a different perspective of the tidal complex.
The West Corridor
This long, elegant walkway serves as a physical transition between the sacred peaks of the island and the rhythmic tides of the sea.
The Treasure Hall and Heike Sutras
Showcases the artistic legacy of the Taira clan and their devotion to the shrine.
The Heike Sutras
Crafted with gold leaf and mother-of-pearl, these 12th-century scrolls represent the pinnacle of Japanese artistic and spiritual devotion.
The Treasure Hall
This modern sanctuary houses a vast collection of artifacts that tell the story of the shrine's power and influence over many centuries.
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