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 where there’s a blend of urban culture and nature. All kinds of seafood 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. 常盤紺型染 Tokiwa-kongatazome
江戶時代後期在仙台興盛發達的紙版染印技法,以紙版染印重現出碎白點和絞染等花紋,而不是採用編織的方式。這份曾經一度斷絕消失的技術近幾年來再度復活後,而廣受大眾喜愛。
A stencil dyeing method developed in Sendai in the late Edo era, Tokiwa-kongatazome creates splashed and tie patterns through dyeing instead of weaving. The technique was ceasing at one point, but regained popularity recently.
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2. 秋保大瀑布不動尊 AKIU-OTAKI-FUDOSON
建於國家名勝秋保大瀑布正旁的寺院,歷史悠久。寺裡供奉著巨大的不動尊菩薩,佛像於19世紀初製作,高3.3公尺,膝圍7.2公尺,相當受到信眾們的敬仰崇拜。
A prestigious temple located nearby a national scenic beauty, Akiu-otaki. A huge statue of Acala, 3.3 meters high and 7.2 meters wide and built in the early 19th century, is worshiped by people.
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3. 大崎八幡宮 Osaki-hachimangu
林木連綿的參拜道前端顯露的神殿莊嚴華美,是一座國寶級的建築物,突顯出桃山樣式的絢爛之美。全日本規模最大的新年結束儀式「松焚祭」已有約300年的歷史。
This shrine located further on the path through a grove is dignified and glorious. The building is a national treasure with the brilliant beauty of the Momoyama mode standing out. The Matsutaki Festival, which is one of the biggest New Year’s events in Japan, has a history of 300 years.
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4. 烤牛舌 Gyu-tan-yaki (Grilled Beef-tongue)
第二次世界大戰之後的混亂時期仙台當地興起的名產美食。據說發明人在西餐店嘗到燉牛舌,對其美味驚嘆不已後,混和日式風格的作法並經過不停反覆鑽研後,才成就了現今的仙台烤牛舌。
A famous gourmet food originally made in Sendai during the chaotic post-war period. The original creator was impressed with the taste of beef-tongue stew he had at a western restaurant and thought of applying Japanese cooking methods to the ingredient.
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5. 磊磊峽(RAIRAIKYO) Rairaikyo
以秋保溫泉入口為中心、綿延達約1公里的峽谷,沿途設有遊憩步道。岩質柔軟的兩岸被河流深深挖鑿,呈現出四處有尖銳的岩石覆蓋河流的不可思議光景。
A valley which continues for one kilometer around the entrance of Akiu-onsen, you can see a wondrous view at Rairaikyo where both shores with soft rocks are carved by the river and sharp rocks cover the flow at certain places. A promenade is there as well.
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6. 牡蠣小屋 Kaki-goya (Oyster Cabin)
日本三景之一「松島」的美麗自然所滋養孕育的牡蠣,特色為緊實有彈性的肉質,以及濃郁鮮美的滋味。牡蠣小屋是冬天來到松島的必訪之處,大口品嘗著熱騰騰的烤牡蠣,臉上也會不禁浮現出洋溢的笑容呢。
A popular winter spot in Matsushima, the kaki-goya oyster cabin is the perfect place to enjoy hot, grilled oysters. Matsushima is one of the three great scenic spots in Japan, and the local oysters have a rich, meaty flavor.
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