The island of Miyajima (near Hiroshima) has been known for centuries as one of Japan's three most scenic places (Nihon Sankei, Three Views of Japan). It is probably most famous for its floating torii gate, which stands in the middle of the sea in the morning and becomes accessible later during the day as the water withdraws. It belongs to the Itsukushima shrine, although it is obviously difficult to enter the shrine through the gate (and yes, I did get a stamp there). There are also a lot of other shrines and temples on this sacred island (Daisho-in is probably the most beautiful Buddhist temple I have seen so far), as well as many deer (which are much more relaxed than those in Nara).