Aroundjapan.net introduces one of the “Nihon San-Kei”, the Tree Great Landscapes of Japan.: Miyajima, in Hiroshima Prefecture, one of Japan’s most visited sposts. What kind of place is Miyajima? The island’s official name is Itsukushima, but the name Miyajima has become usual these days. Miyajima is an island located in …
Matsushima, located in Miyagi Prefecture, is one of Tohoku Region’s most visited spots: it is one of the the three most famous landscapes of Japan, together with Amanohashidate, in Kyōto Prefecture. and Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture. What’s special about Matsushima? Miyagi Prefecture’s Matsushima is reachable in 30 minutes by train from Sendai’s urban area. While …
Amanoshidate is one of the three Nihon Sankei (the three most scenic views of the traditional Japan). Since in the past, Amanoashidate was frequently depicted in many stamps and printings, such as the well known, either abroad, Ukiyo-e stamps. The other two famous views are Matsushima, in Miyagi Prefecture, and Miyajima, …
