As the tide comes in, the scene of the main shrine building or torii (a gate to a Shinto shrine) standing in the sea is beautiful; it is designated as a special place of scenic beauty in Japan, being called 'Miyajima,' which was famous as one of the three most scenic spots in Japan.
潮が満ちると社殿や鳥居が海中に浮かぶ景観は美しく、国の特別名勝にも指定され、「宮島」とも称されて日本三景のひとつとして名高い。