Синтоистский храм Ицукусима / Itsukushima Shinto Shrine

Остров Ицукусима был святым местом для синтоистов начиная с самых ранних времен. Первые строения святыни были возведены здесь в 6-м веке. Действующие храмы существуют с 13-ого века.

Inscribed :1996
Criteria:C (i) (ii) (iv) (vi)

Brief description:
The island of Itsukushima, in The Seto inland sea, has been a holy place of Shintoism since The earliest times. The first shrine buildings here were probably erected in The 6th century. The present shrine dates from The 13th century and The harmoniously arranged buildings reveal great artistic and technical skill. The shrine plays on The contrasts in colour and form between mountains and sea and illustrates The Japanese concept of scenic beauty, which combines nature and human creativity.