YAMAGATA
Located on the Japan Sea side of Tohoku, Yamagata Prefecture is know for its production of fruits such as cherries. It’s also home to magnificent nature such as the Mogami River, one of Japan's three fastest-flowing rivers, as well as the Zao Mountain Range located near the prefectural border.東北の日本海側に位置しており、さくらんぼなどの栽培が盛んなフルーツ王国として知られる。日本3大急流の一つ最上川や県境に鎮座する蔵王連峰など美しく雄大な自然が魅力的。東北の日本海側に位置しており、さくらんぼなどの栽培が盛んなフルーツ王国として知られる。日本3大急流の一つ最上川や県境に鎮座する蔵王連峰など美しく雄大な自然が魅力的。
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1. Village of Yamadera 山寺
Known as “Hoshuyama-risshakuji”, Village of Yamadera is a historic Tendaishu temple built in the 9th Century. Basho Matsuo, a poet from the Edo era, also visited the temple. Visitors can enjoy the autumn mountain village atmosphere from Godaido.
「宝珠山立石寺」の通称で、創建は9世紀に遡る由緒ある天台宗の寺院。江戸期の俳人・松尾芭蕉が立ち寄ったことでも知られる。五大堂からは秋の山里の風情を堪能できる。
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2. Mogami River 最上川
The Mogami River is considered one of the three biggest rapid streams in Japan and runs north into the Japan Sea through northern Yamagata Prefecture. Enjoying the scenery along the rushing flow on the iconic boat-ride down the river while listening to the boatman singing is a great experience.
日本三大急流の一つで、山形県の中央部を北に流れ日本海へ注ぐ。名物の舟下りに乗って、船頭の舟歌を聴きながら、とうとうたる流れと流域の景色を楽しみたい。
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3. Zao, Katakai-numa Swamp 蔵王・片貝沼
A swamp located in Zao Chuo Plateau surrounded by a deep beech forest and alpine plants. Autumn is the most beautiful time to stroll in this area with the forest full of autumn leaves.
蔵王中央高原に位置する深いブナ林や高山植物に囲まれた沼。周囲の散策には、紅葉した林の中を歩く秋が最高に美しい。ロープウェーから見下ろす紅葉も魅力的だ。
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4. Somaro, Sakata-maiko 相馬樓・酒田舞娘
During the Edo era, a unique restaurant culture developed in Sakata, a port town which prospered through the increase of western-route shipping. At Somaro, you can enjoy beautiful performances reminiscent of ancient times by the Sakata-maiko.
江戸時代、北前船の往来で栄えた港町・酒田に独特の料亭文化が花開く。その伝統を受け継いできた相馬樓では、往時を偲ばせる酒田舞娘の美しくも艶やかな演舞を鑑賞できる。
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5. Kamo Aquarium 加茂水族館
Kamo Aquarium is located on a cape facing the Japan Sea and has over 50 different jellyfish at all times. The main attraction is the 5 meter-diameter water tank. The sight of thousands of aurelias sparkling and floating in the water is fantastic.
日本海に面した岬に建つ水族館で、常時50種類以上のクラゲを観ることができる。見どころは直径5mの円形水槽。数千のミズクラゲが煌めきながら浮遊する姿はなんとも幻想的。
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6. Otaka-poppo (Traditional Hawk Sculpture) お鷹ぽっぽ
Otaka-poppo is one of main wooden carved toys of the Sasano Single-blade Sculpting which is a tradition in Sasano, Yonezawa City and started over 1,000 years ago. It’s a craftwork made by using only one tool called the “sarukiri”, and is popular to this day for good fortune.
1000年以上前から米沢市笹野に伝わる「笹野一刀彫」の代表的な木彫玩具。サルキリと呼ばれる大きな刃物一つで彫り上げられる逸品で、今なお縁起物として人気が高い。
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