The Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a quintessential Shinto shrine located on the island of Itsukushima, commonly known as Miyajima. It is celebrated for its iconic "floating" torii gate, which at high tide seems to stand serenely upon the water. The shrine complex includes several buildings of historical significance, and it has been a sacred site since ancient times, deeply connected with the Japanese cultural and spiritual heritage. Accessible by ferry, this shrine continues to be a place of pilgrimage and a testament to architectural ingenuity.