Chronology of Miyajima | History | Miyajima Tourist Association
| Year | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 593 | Nov 12 | Itsukushima Shrine is said to have been founded. |
| 806 | A temple is said to have been founded in Mt. Misen on Itsukushima (Miyajima) Island by Buddhist priest Kukai (Kobo Daishi), who had returned from China and was on his way to Kyoto. | |
| 1146 | Feb | Taira-no-Kiyomori was appointed the governor of Aki Province. |
| 1167 | Feb 11 | Taira-no-Kiyomori was appointed the Prime Minister. |
| 1168 | Nov | A large shrine building similar to the one we have today was constructed owning to the patronage of Itsukushima Shrine by the Taira clan and the efforts of the Head Priest of Itsukushima Shrine, Saeki Kagehiro who was responsible for the job. He also became a Provincial Governor of Aki Province. |
| 1176 | Oct 14 | The Heike clan held the 1,000 monk mass at Itsukushima Shrine. |
| 1180 | Mar 26 | The retired Emperor Takakura-Joko visited the shrine. |
| 1207 | Jul 3 | Itsukushima Shrine was destroyed by fire. |
| 1223 | Dec 2 | Itsukushima Shrine was destroyed by fire. |
| 1278 | Autumn | Priest Ippen visited the shrine. |
| 1325 | Jun 25 | The O-torii Gate was destroyed by typhoon. |
| 1371 | Apr | The O-torii Gate was reconstructed. |
| 1389 | Mar 11 | Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu visited the shrine. |
| 1407 | Jul | The Five-storied Pagoda was erected. |
| 1441 | Nov 9 | Araebisu Shrine was erected. |
| 1523 | Jun | Tahoto Pagoda was erected. |
| Jul 11 | Omoto Shrine was re-erected. | |
| 1541 | Apr 18 | Ouchi Yoshitaka visited Itsukushima Shrine. |
| 1555 | Sep 16 | Sue Harukata built a fortress on To-no-oka (Pagoda Hill) and besieged Mori's troops at Miyao Castle. |
| Oct 1 | Mori Motonari assaulted upon To-no-oka and defeated Sue Harukata. Harukata committed suicide at Oenoura, a small inlet on Itsukushima. | |
| 1556 | Apr | Mori Takamoto constructed Tenjin Shrine (Important Cultural Property). |
| Jun 18 | Mori Motonari changed the planking of the corridors of Itsukushima Shrine. | |
| 1569 | Oct | Mori Motonari and others visited Itsukushima Shrine. |
| 1571 | Dec 27 | The main hall of Itsukushima Shrine was renovated. |
| 1580 | Mar | Tanamori Fusaaki wrote Tanamori Fusaaki Oboegaki. |
| 1587 | Feb | Toyotomi Hideyoshi ordered Ekei, the Head Priest of Ankokuji Temple to build Senjokaku (Hokoku Shrine). |
| 1592 | Apr | General Toyotomi Hideyoshi visited Itsukushima Shrine. |
| 1635 | The Hiroshima Domain established the magistrate office in Miyajima. | |
| 1643 | A confucian scholar Hayashi Shunsai wrote "Nihon Kokujisekikou". | |
| 1715 | A Buddhist monk, Joshin and other monks selected "Itsukushima Hakkei". (The top 8 scenic views of Itsukushima) | |
| 1716 | The O-torii Gate collapsed. | |
| 1739 | The O-torii Gate was reconstructed. | |
| 1842 | The "Itsukushima Zu-e" (pictures of famous sites on Itsukushima) was published. | |
| 1850 | Aug 7 | Itsukushima Shrine and the O-torii Gate were destroyed by a typhoon. |
| 1868 | Mar 28 | The Decree of the Separation of Buddhism and Shintoism was issued. |
| 1875 | Jul 18 | The O-torii Gate was reconstructed. |
| 1889 | Apr 1 | Itsukushima-cho (Itsukushima Town) was established. |
| 1897 | Dec 28 | The Heike Nokyo (the 33 illuminated sutra scrolls donated by the Taira clan) was designated as a National Treasure. |
| 1906 | Nov 24 | The hiking trail on Mt. Misen was completely refurbished due to the donation by Ito Hirobumi. |
| 1917 | Jul 29 | Miyajima Hotel, designed by Jan Letzel, was constructed in Omoto Park. |
| 1923 | Mar 7 | The entire island of Itsukushima received designation as a historical spot and place of scenic beauty. |
| 1934 | Apr 7 | Treasure Hall was constructed. |
| 1945 | Sep 17 | Itsukushima Shrine was severely damaged by a typhoon. |
| 1950 | May | The entire Itsukushima Island was designated as Setonaikai National Park. |
| Aug 29 | The Cultural Property Preservation Law stated all the National treasures of Miyajima were designated as Important Cultural Property. | |
| Sep 24 | Itsukushima Shrine was damaged by a typhoon. | |
| Nov 3 | The name, Itsukushima cho was changed to Miyajima cho. | |
| 1952 | Nov 22 | The entire Itsukushima Island was designated as a special historical spot and site of scenic beauty. |
| 1954 | Mar 20 | Kiyomori Shrine was established. |
| 1959 | Apr 1 | Miyajima Ropeway began operating. |
| May 22 | Miyajima Aquarium opened. | |
| 1980 | Mar | Miyajima Traditional Crafts Center opened. |
| 1991 | Sep 27 | Itsukushima Shrine was severely damaged due to Typhoon No.19. |
| 1994 | Oct 2.3 | Itsukushima Shrine celebrated Gochinza-sai, the 1400 anniversary of its establishment. |
| 1996 | Dec | Itsukushima Shrine was registered as a World Cultural Heritage |
| 1997 | Apr 25 | O-shakushi (the world biggest wooden rice scoop) was placed on display on the Omotesando Shopping Arcade. |
| 1999 | Sep 23 | Itsukushima Shrine was damaged by a typhoon. |
| Oct 7 | "The Three Most Scenic Spot of Japan" monument was erected. | |
| 2000 | Nov | "The World Cultural Heritage" monument was erected. |
| 2004 | Sep 7 | Itsukushima Shrine was severely damaged by a typhoon. |
| 2005 | Nov 3 | Miyajima town was merged into the city of Hatsukaichi. |
