Shrines and Lakes With Floating Gates
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Explore the map in the DocentPro app3 attractions in Shiga: Shirahige Shrine, Lake Biwa, Itsukushima Jinja. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by From Poland 🇵🇱Live in Nozawa Onsen.
Shirahige Shrine
Shinto shrine
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• Iconic torii gate appearing to float in Lake Biwa • Best seen at sunrise or sunset for dramatic colors • Near Hakodateyama Ski Resort
Lake Biwa
Natural feature
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• Japan's largest freshwater lake • Offers various water activities like swimming, boating, and paddleboarding • Cycle around the lake on the Biwaichi route
Itsukushima Jinja
Place of worship
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• Famous for its 'floating' torii gate, a UNESCO World Heritage site • Visit during high tide to see the gate surrounded by water • Explore Miyajima island, known for wild deer and Mount Misen
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