MIYAGI
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.東北地方最大の都市・仙台市を擁し、都市部と豊かな自然の魅力を併せ持つ。沿岸部は多様な海産物に恵まれるとともに、日本三景の一つ「松島」など景勝地も多い。
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1. Tanabata Festival 七夕まつり
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.
江戸時代から続く東北三大祭りの一つ。仙台市で毎年8月6・7・8日に行われ、延べ200万人の人出で賑わう。和紙と竹で作られた優美な七夕飾りが街を彩る光景は一見の価値がある。
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2. Zuihoden Mausoleum 瑞鳳殿
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.
独眼竜政宗として知られる仙台藩祖・伊達政宗を祀る霊廟。鬱蒼とした杉木立の間に現れる、桃山文化を強く反映した絢爛豪華な霊廟に圧倒される。戦災により消失したが1979年再建。
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3. Katanuma Lake 潟沼
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.
胡桃ヶ岳の南側斜面に位置する強酸性のカルデラ湖。青色やエメラルドグリーン、乳白色などに日々色合いを変える湖は神秘的で、眺めるだけで心が洗われるような気分にしてくれる。
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4. Okama Lake 御釜
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.
蔵王連峰に抱かれた火口湖で、蔵王ハイラインでも人気の高い観光スポット。展望台からは、エメラルドグリーンから刻々と色を変える湖面と周囲の荒々しい火山の岩肌を一望できる。
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5. Futakuchi Gorge (Anetaki Falls) 二口峡谷
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”).
全約長8kmの自然美あふれる峡谷で、夏場は沢登りやトレッキングなどをする登山客も多い。姉滝は高さ16mの瀑布で、そばに妹滝もあることから姉妹滝と称されることも多い。
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6. Izunuma Lake (Lotus Flowers) 伊豆沼
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.
冬は雁や白鳥の飛来地として有名な沼だが、蓮の花が咲き乱れる夏の美しさも格別。期間中は花の間を縫うように遊覧船が運行され、目線の高さで間近に花を観賞することができる。
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