AKITA
正對日本海,擁有富饒的自然資產,其中又以全日本首度被列入世界遺產的「白神山地」最為著名。秋田同時也是廣為人知的米鄉與酒鄉,烤米棒等鄉土料理更是美味迷人。Facing the Japan Sea, Akita Prefecture is rich in nature and home to the first ever world heritage in Japan, Shirakami Mountains. It is also known for its rice and Japanese sake along with delicious local cuisine such as Kiritanpo.
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1. 竿燈祭 Kanto Festival
東北三大祭典之一,用以祈求五穀豐收與消災解厄。撐高搖晃著1萬個以稻穗與米袋為原型所製成的燈籠,由年輕人以肩膀或額頭背負起高約12公尺的竿燈進行遊行,形成夢幻般的光之河景致。東北三大祭典之一,用以祈求五穀豐收與消災解厄。撐高搖晃著1萬個以稻穗與米袋為原型所製成的燈籠,由年輕人以肩膀或額頭背負起高約12公尺的竿燈進行遊行,形成夢幻般的光之河景致。
One of the biggest lantern festivals in Japan, 10,000 paper lanterns representing rice bags sway in the air to pray for an abundant harvest and ward off bad luck. Young people march around balancing 12m long poles on their shoulders and foreheads to create a mysterious river of light.
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2. 大曲煙火大會 Omagari Firework Festival
只有一流的煙火師傅們能夠在此展現其技巧的日本三大煙火大會之一。煙火在夜空中盡情盛開,除了絢爛豪華的光影外,包含互相競逐設計、色彩、創造性、故事性與藝術技巧也相當值得一看。
Only the best firework technicians display their skills in one of the three greatest firework festivals in Japan. The elegant performances of light blooming like flowers in the night sky are a worthy sight to behold. Technicians compete against each other with designs, colors, creativity and stories.
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3. 象瀉 Kisakata
就連舉世聞名的松尾芭蕉也以「奧之細道」為之歌頌的景致,為距今大約200年前的地震所引起的海床隆起所造成。即使到了現代,在水田放水之後也見到宛如過去潟湖般的美景。
This area was once so beautiful that Matsuo Basho praised it in his work “Oku no Hosomichi.” However, an earthquake around 200 years ago lifted the seabed to create the current landscape. Even now, when water fills the rice fields, Kisakata looks as it did when it was a lagoon.
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4. 雄物川河口(新屋海濱公園) Omonogawa (Araya Seaside Park)
一走進這個面對日本海的公園,便能見到著名的「百三段(MOMOSADA)青蛙」以極為可愛的動作歡迎來訪之人。在荒涼的沙灘邊,有著承受海風而緩緩轉動的巨大風車,充滿懷舊之感。
Visitors to this park facing the sea of Japan are charmingly greeted by the famous “Momosada Frog” statue. A giant windmill on the desolate beach spins slowly in the ocean breeze and creates a nostalgic mood.
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5. 元滝伏流水 Mototaki Falls
流入鳥海山生苔的岩石表面的伏流水,宛如在翠綠的岩石表面匍匐前進一般,形成了數條交互重疊,映著白色光影的水流。每當霧氣完全佔領此處,便會造就神秘的景致,為此地增添幽深之美。
This waterfall from the underground runoff of Mt. Chokai runs over moss-covered rocks. Its multiple lines of white light seem to crawl as they flow over the lush green rocks. Mist sometimes covers everything and creates a subtle, mysterious beauty.
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6. 八望台 Hachibodai Lookout
因火山噴發而形成的火山湖,在此您可將一之目潟、二之目潟、寒風山、本山、奧羽山脈等蓊鬱的青山皆可一望而盡。從日本海吹拂而來的颯爽涼風,也將夏日悶熱緩和了不少。
From this lookout you can see green mountains such as Mt. Kampu, Mt. Motoyama, and the Ou mountains, as well as lakes Ichinomegata and Ninomegata, both crater lakes formed by volcanic eruptions. A refreshing breeze from the Sea of Japan reaches the lookout to provide relief from the heat.
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