The most famous and popular shrine in Hiroshima and perhaps even in Japan would definitely be Itsukushima shrine on Miyajima, a shrine island. The shrine and torii gate are unique, because they were built over water which makes it seem that they are floating during high tide. Closeby there are other shrines and temples and a Five-story Pagoda.

Some shrines and temples in the countryside were even built by the daimyo in medieval times. Check out the list below for a top 10 of the most beautiful temples and shrines in Hiroshima.

Itsukushima Shrine

Itsukushima Shrine and the Seto Inland Sea – A gorgeous view of a shrine “floating” in the sea
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Senko-ji Temple (Senko-ji Park)

One of the many tourist spots in Onomichi that are on some of the Top 100 lists in Japan
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Mitaki-dera Temple

This temple with more than 300 serenely standing stone Buddha statues, is located close to downtown Hiroshima
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Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine

Located on the grounds of Hiroshima Castle, it is the foremost shrine of the Chugoku region. It is even visited by the local professional baseball team.
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Daisho-in

The oldest historic temple on Miyajima has a deep connection with the Imperial family
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Daigan-ji Temple

A temple that has enshrined one of Japan’s 3 Great Benzaiten (Buddhist goddess Saraswati)
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Houkoku Shrine (Senjokaku)

An incomplete large sutra hall built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi that is a national important cultural property
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Kiyomori Shrine and Nishi-Matsubara

The shrine that is dedicated to Taira-no-Kiyomori standing in Nishi-Matsubara with its beautiful pine-lined path and stone lanterns
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Buttsu-ji Temple

One of Japan’s foremost Zen training centers known also as a site for the autumn colors
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Tahoto Pagoda of Miyajima

A pagoda overlooking the ocean from a hill. A hidden but popular spot to view the landscape of Miyajima!
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