YAMAGATA
位處東北的日本海一帶,櫻桃等作物栽培興盛,是廣為人知的水果王國。有日本三大急流之一的最上川,及座鎮於縣界的藏王連峰等秀美壯闊的自然景觀則令人著迷。位處東北的日本海一帶,櫻桃等作物栽培興盛,是廣為人知的水果王國。有日本三大急流之一的最上川,及座鎮於縣界的藏王連峰等秀美壯闊的自然景觀則令人著迷。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.
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1. 山寺 Village of Yamadera
俗稱「寶珠山立石寺」,創建起源可追溯至9世紀的天台宗寺院,歷史相當悠久。因江戶時期的俳句詩人「松尾芭蕉」曾經到此落腳而為人所知。秋天時可在五大堂中細細品味山村風情。
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.
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2. 最上川 Mogami River
日本三大急流之一,經山形縣中央流向北方,注入日本海。當地的特色活動非常值得參加,坐上小船,順著水流遊河,耳邊聽著船夫哼唱的船歌,一面欣賞滾滾水流與河川流域一帶的景色。
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.
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3. 藏王片貝沼 Zao, Katakai-numa Swamp
位處藏王中央高原的沼澤,周圍圍繞著蔥鬱茂密的日本山毛櫸樹林和高山植物。秋天裡可悠悠漫步在已轉紅的森林中,亦可從空中纜車上一覽無遺的萬千紅葉,同樣風情萬種。
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.
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4. 相馬樓酒田舞娘 Somaro, Sakata-maiko
在江戶時代,「酒田」是北前船頻繁往來而繁榮一時的港口城市,因而發展出一種獨特的料亭文化。繼承這項傳統的相馬樓,可供遊客欣賞令人不禁緬懷往昔的酒田舞娘美妙豔麗的舞蹈表演,。
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.
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5. 加茂水族館 Kamo Aquarium
建造於正對日本海的海岬之上的水族館,隨時都能觀賞到共50種以上的水母。一大看點是直徑達5公尺的圓形水槽,數以千計的海月水母共遊水中、閃閃發光的身姿夢幻無比。
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.
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6. 鷹寶寶(お鷹ぽっぽ;Otakapoppo) Otaka-poppo (Traditional Hawk Sculpture)
「笹野一刀雕」在米澤市笹野當地自一千多年前傳承至今,鷹寶寶是其中最具代表性的木雕玩具。單純使用一種稱為「SARUKIRI」的大型刀具雕刻至完成,小巧精緻,堪稱傑作,現今依然是相當受歡迎的吉祥物。
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.
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