Day Four: Miyajima

We took a ferry to Miyajima and spent the day exploring the island. We spent time at the floating shrine (Itsukushima-jinja), which was built on the water because commoners were not allowed to set foot on the island, but were given access to the holy shrine. The torii (gate) in the water is billed as one of the most beautiful sights in Japan and it didn't dissappoint. Miyajima is home to countless "wild" deer. Bill made many friends. We also hiked to the top of Mount Misen and had a magnificent view.

Boss Coffee	The Floating Torii	Torii & Giselle
Mailing Postcards	Torii and guard lion	Scrunchy B&G
Torii & Lion	Floating Shrine	Lantern & Bathtub(?)
Shrine & Pagoda	Wedding Ceremony	Wedding Ceremony
Friendly Lion	B&G	Lots of Sake
Shrine & Bridge	Bill & Friends	Bill Feeding Friends
Bill, Friends & Torii	Bill talking to deer	Awww
Warning	"They're everywhere!"	temple with postbox
Bell on mountain	Taking a break	On the hike
Do not walk with having any food	Indiana Jones Stairs	Squatting
Help!	View	Hikers with feast
B&G at lunch	Torii with rocks	Deer Headquarters
View from the top	Summit of Mt. Misen	View of lunch spot
"Hurry up!"	I'd be cranky too	"7 if run a little!"
pagoda	Torii at low tide	Popular artist
Deer shopping	Post office	Samurai Bridge steps
Reflecting	Samurai Bridge span

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