⛩️ Great Torii Summer Survival Guide

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Here’s your perfect **Great Torii summer visit itinerary**, blending spiritual wonder with heat-beating strategies for Miyajima Island:

*"Where the sacred gate meets the Seto Inland Sea's tides"*

#### **🌞 Why Visit in Summer?**
✅ **Twice-daily high tides** create the iconic "floating" illusion (check tide tables)
✅ **Cool sea breezes** from the Inland Sea
✅ **Summer illuminations** after sunset (Aug 1-31)
✅ **Morning/evening serenity** without the crowds

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### **🗓️ Half-Day Itinerary (Tide-Aware Route)**

#### **🌅 Dawn Magic (Optional)**
**5:30 AM** - First ferry from Miyajimaguchi (10min)
**6:00 AM** - **Empty Torii photos** at sunrise (low tide = walkable)

#### **🌊 Prime Viewing (Choose One)**
**OPTION 1: Floating Illusion**
- Arrive **2 hours before high tide**
- Best views from **Momijidani Park pier**

**OPTION 2: Torii Walk**
- Visit at **low tide** (walk to gate base)
- Examine **oyster-encrusted pillars**

#### **❄️ 10:00 AM - Island Cool-Down**
1. **Daisho-in Temple** - Forested paths & spinning sutra wheels
2. **Miyajima Public Bath** - ¥600 ocean-view onsen (towels available)
3. **Cool Treats** - Try momiji-shaped ice cream (maple or lemon)

#### **🌿 Afternoon Options**
- **Ropeway to Mt. Misen** - 5°C cooler at summit
- **Kayak Tour** - Paddle around the Torii (high tide only)

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### **📌 Summer Pro Tips**
- **Tide Times**: Check *Japan Meteorological Agency* website
- **Ferry Hack**: Use **Aqua Net Ferry** for AC cabins
- **Hydration**: Free cold tea at shrine office (July-Aug)
- **Footwear**: Water shoes for tidal walks (rentals near pier)

**"The gate's camphor wood pillars absorb seawater - expanding to become 10x more durable against summer typhoons."**