IWATE
幅員遼闊,是本州最大的縣,壯美的海岸線延伸至無邊無際。在世界遺產「平泉」,於平安末期興盛一時、華麗莊嚴的佛教文化至今仍完好保留著,令無數人為之著迷。岩手也擁有豐富的傳統文化,如南部鐵器及秀衡塗等等。Iwate is the biggest prefecture in Honshu and has endless beautiful coastlines. A glorious buddhist culture which flourished at the end of the Heian era still remains and captivates visitors in Hiraizumi, which is a world heritage. There is also a lot of traditional culture such as Nanbu ironware and Hidehira-nuri.
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1. 三颯舞祭 Sansa Odori
上萬人一起在盛岡市中心跳三颯舞的大遊行活動。在夏日的夕陽下,和太鼓、笛子、鐘與舞者們的歌舞歡騰響徹雲霄。配合著舞蹈,呼喊 Sakkora choiwa yasse 為自己招來幸福吧。
In the center of Morioka City, a parade is held with around 10,000 people performing the Sansa Odori dance. The sounds of taiko drums, flutes, bells, and dancers thunder through the summer twilight. Join the happy cries of “Sakkora choiwa yasse!” along with the dance.
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2. 遠野故鄉村 Tono Furusato Village
本村重現了江戶至明治時期的農村景致,保存當時模樣的弧形茅草屋頂的民居也依然可見。此外,包含編製竹製品、植物染體驗、捉鱒魚、揉蕎麥麵、聆聽爐邊故事等有關鄉村生活的事物,也能在此體驗到。
A recreation of an Edo/ Meiji Period farming village with authentic straw-roofed “magariya” houses. Experience village life with bamboo crafts, fishing, noodle making, and storytelling around the fire.
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3. 猊鼻溪 Geibikei Gorge
位於岩手縣南部,砂鐵川邊約2公里長的溪谷。遊船航行於最大約有100公尺長的大懸崖之間,船夫一邊行舟,一邊唱著「猊鼻追分」,其歌聲響徹原本僻靜的溪谷。如果將「運玉」投進懸崖上的洞穴中,便能實現願望。
An approximately 2km long gorge formed by the Satetsu River in the south of the prefecture. As your boat passes by rock walls of up to 100m high, the sound of the boatman singing “Keibi Oiwake” echoes quietly through the gorge. Try throwing “good luck stones” into the hole in the rock wall to make your wishes come true.
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4. 毛越寺(淨土庭園) Motsuji Temple (Pure Land Garden)
世界遺產・毛越寺建立於平安時代,重現佛之世界的「淨土庭園」。涵蓋了庭園大部分區域的水池中有著勾玉、玉石、枯山水等造景,營造出宛若極樂淨土的景致。
Motsuji Temple is a World Heritage Site that was constructed in the Heian Period. It includes a “Pure Land Garden” that represents the world of the Buddha. In the lake that takes up much of the garden, Buddhist paradise is represented with strings of jewels, gemstones, and dry gardens with artificial hills.
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5. 荒神神社 Aragami Shrine
佇立於本縣西南部,金黃色稻田中的茅草屋頂神社,祭祀有當地居民篤信的「荒神大人」。颯爽的夏日晴空、小巧的攢尖頂社殿,以及靜靜搖曳著的稻穗所調和而成的景色,能讓心靈得以沉澱。
This straw roofed temple stands in a yellow field in the southeast of the prefecture. The locals have strong faith in the temple, which they call “Aragami-sama.” The harmonious combination of the clear summer sky, the round little shrine, and quietly swaying rice plants will bring peace to your heart.
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6. 淨土濱 Jodogahama Beach
三陸海岸代表性的名勝。松木的翠綠、全白的沙灘,以及寶石藍的大海,讓此處有如極樂淨土。若是搭乘搖曳的颯波船,還能抵達如同寶石般美麗的鈷藍色「青之洞窟」。
One of the most picturesque beaches on the Sanriku Coast, its green pine trees, pure white sand, and bright blue sea look just like paradise. Take a ride on a "sappa" boat to reach the beautiful, jewel-like, cobalt colored “blue cave.”
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