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To the right is the Kaguraden, a hall where ceremonial dances are performed to honor the gods — and where, for a modest fee, couples can have Shinto wedding ceremonies performed, complete with flutes and drums and shrine maidens to attend them.
During special holidays such as Christmas or on a saint’s feast day, a shrine may be lighted up for the community to share.
Inspired by another shrine, Bom Jesus (see page 76) near Braga, the monumental staircase is lined with statues, azulejos, fountains, and chapels.
The Naiku (Inner Shrine) is the more important of the two shrines, as it is dedicated to Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess and supreme deity of Shinto.
To take in the sight of the great shrine against the glorious setting sun, spend the night at one of Miyajima’s many Japanese-style hotels and inns, preferably a family-run ryokan or pension (see page 228).After dinner, don your cotton yukata robe and pad out the short distance back to the Itsukushima Shrine.