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Two of its five gates stand in the sea; at high tide the approach vanishes and the shrine appears to float.
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Watazumi Shrine, also known as Watatsumi Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in Tsushima, Nagasaki.
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Founded / opened:Ancient times Highlights / collection:Torii standing in the sea, Approach submerged at high tide Genre:Architecture, Outdoor art and land art
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