Three Most Scenic Spots of Japan

Above, Godaido temple at Matsushima Bay. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Do you know what places in Japan are considered to be the most scenic?

If you don't, that's okay. Because Goin' Japanesque has the answer in a new article.

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Today, we have an article about the Nihon Sankei, the most scenic spots of Japan. These places have captured the hearts of Japanese people and also have been depicted in the Ukiyo-e of Utagawa Hiroshige. This article juxtaposes the ukiyo-e and the modern day photos to see the comparison. Photo: https://www.flickr.com/

What is the Nihon Sankei 

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The Nihon Sankei, or the Three Most Scenic Spots of Japan refer to the three locations, Matsushima, Amanohashidate and Miyajima. It has been a yearned for travel destination for Japanese since long ago and can be said to be the origins of travelling. The reason these three sites came to be recognized originates in the writings of Confucian scholar, Hayashi Gaho. In his writings, “Nihon-koku Jisekikou (Review of Things about Japan)” he wrote that these sites had the most amazing view. There have been poetry, artwork and other historical documents siting these places and praising their extraordinary view.

Of the three, I have been to Miyajima and Matsushima.

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