Greeting travelers near the Miyajimaguchi Passenger Terminal, this monumental 7.7-meter-long shamoji stands as the world's largest wooden rice paddle. Carved over three years from a 270-year-old zelkova tree, the 2.5-ton monument commemorates Itsukushima Shrine's designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Handcrafted rice scoops have long been Miyajima's most famous craft, revered as practical kitchen tools and auspicious good-luck charms. Snapping a photo with this giant tribute is a delightfully quirky way to start or end your journey to the iconic shrine island.
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