MIYAGI
東北地方最大的都市「仙台市」正坐落於此,兼具繁華的都市區與豐沃的大自然。沿岸地帶得天獨厚,擁有種類繁多的大量海產,境內更有名列日本三景之一的「松島」等眾多風景名勝。Sendai, the biggest city in Tohoku, is in Miyagi Prefecture where there’s a blend of urban culture and nature. All kinds of seafoods are available near the water, and there are many scenic spots including one of Japan’s three great sights, Matsushima.
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1. 七夕祭 Tanabata Festival
為江戶時代延續至今的東北三大祭典之一。於每年的8月6至8日在仙台市舉行,參與人數高達200萬人次,相當熱鬧。在祭典期間以和紙與竹子妝點成美麗七夕飾物,相當值得一看。
One of Tohoku’s 3 biggest festivals that has continued since the Edo Period. It is held every year in Sendai August 6-8, and around 2 million people come to celebrate. It is worth seeing the city decorated with elegant Tanabata decorations made of Japanese paper and bamboo.
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2. 瑞鳳殿 Zuihoden Mausoleum
祭祀以獨眼龍政宗的名號為世人所熟知的仙台藩祖伊達正宗的宗廟。本殿佇立於蓊鬱的杉木林中,造訪此處的遊客都會被帶有強烈桃山文化的絢爛豪華風格的設計所震撼。曾毀於戰亂,於1979年重建。
This is the mausoleum of Date Masamune, a Sendai feudal lord also known as Dokuganryu Masamune. Appearing between lush Japanese cedars, the luxurious mausoleum with strong Momoyama cultural influences is impressive. It was destroyed in the war, but rebuilt in 1979.
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3. 潟沼 Katanuma Lake
位於胡桃岳南側斜對角的強酸性火口湖。湖水每日隨著時光流逝有著藍色、祖母綠、乳白色等不同的顏色變化,相當神秘。光是看著湖水彷彿心靈也會隨之被洗淨。
This highly acidic caldera lake is located on the southern slope of Mt. Kurumigatake. The mysterious lake changes colors from blue to emerald green to milky white. Just looking at it seems to cleanse the heart.
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4. 御釜 Okama Lake
本火口湖被藏王山巒所環繞,為藏王High Line沿線相當熱門的觀光景點。從觀景台向外望去,可清楚一覽以祖母綠為底不斷變色的湖面,以及周圍火山岩層的紋理。
This crater lake surrounded by the Zao mountains is a popular sightseeing spot on the Zao Highline. From the viewing deck, you can see the lake frequently changing from emerald green to other colors, as well as the rough surfaces of the surrounding volcanoes.
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5. 二口峡谷(姊滝) Futakuchi Gorge (Anetaki Falls)
自然景緻優美,全長約8公里的峽谷,夏季有許多從事溯溪或登山健行的登山客。姊滝為高16公尺的瀑布,由於旁邊就是妹滝,故被統稱為姊妹瀑布。
This 8km long gorge is full of natural beauty. In the summer, many people come to hike and climb the gorge. Anetaki, or “Big Sister Falls,” is 16 meters high. Because Imototaki (“Little Sister Falls”) is next to it, they are often referred to together as “Shimaitaki” (“Sister Falls”).
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6. 伊豆沼(蓮) Izunuma Lake (Lotus Flowers)
此沼澤因身為冬季大雁與天鵝的過冬處而聞名,但其於夏季盛開的蓮花也相當美麗。在開花期間將有宛如航行於蓮花間的縫隙的觀光船,讓您能夠近距離與花兒面對面。
This lake is famous for wild geese and swans in winter, but it is also incredibly beautiful when lotus flowers bloom on it in summer. During this season, boats weave through the flowers like needles so visitors can observe the flowers at eye level.
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