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SAKUDARI KANNONDO HALL |
a hall built on a cliff irenovated in 1358 |
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A quiet place where few people know. There is a parking lot near the building
(a parking lot at the foot is far away). Admission and parking are both
free. It's possible to get a temple seal at a private house at the foot
of hall (for a fee). |
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A top Ski Resort, URABANDAI |
High-quality powder snow that rivals of Hokkaido |
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A ski resort where you can ski down the slope with a spectacular view of
Mt. Bandai right in front of you. There is a free shuttle bus that connects
the hotel and the ski resort. |
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Inawashiro town and
Kita-Shiobara Village
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Lake INAWASHIRO |
the fourth largest lake in Japan |
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Located almost in the center of Fukushima-Ken, it is one of the highest
lakes in Japan and belongs to Bandai-Asahi National Park. In the summer,
you can enjoy not only swimming but also various water sports such as marine
jet skiing. |
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CHOSHI no KUCHI |
canyon looks like mouth of a sake bottle |
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Located near Niigata Prefecture, this is a particularly famous scenic spot
in the Agagawa River gorge. This is where the strangely shaped rocks jut
out from both banks. It was named after the fact that the surrounding terrain
resembles the narrow neck of Sake Bottle("Choshi" is the Japanese
word for sake served in a ceramic sake-bottle). The wide river suddenly
narrows to just over 10 meters, and it was said to be the most difficult
part of shipping rice, causing great suffering to the people. The way the
rapids wash over the rocks is spectacular. It is also famous as a great
spot to see autumn leaves, with the best viewing time being from late October
to mid-November. |
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Nishi-Aizu town |
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TACHIKI KANNON |
called standing tree Kannon |
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This is one of the three Aizu Korori Kannon and a symbol of Aizu. The origin
of the name Korori Kannon comes from the legend that if you hug the pillar
inside the hall and make a wish while looking at the face of Kannon, any
wish will come true easily. Built over 800 years ago, the interior features
huge columns and magnificent wooden walls, and the main object of worship,
"the Eleven-Headed Thousand-Armed Kannon" is one of the largest
wooden statues in Japan, carved into a large tree with its roots still
attached. Local people affectionately call it "Standing Tree Kannon."
Shoes are not permitted inside the hall, so you must remove shoes before
entering. |
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Aizu-Bange town |
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KOKUZOSON Hall |
a majestic temple (Enzoji) overlooking the Tadami River |
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A famous temple built over 1200 years ago. In the grounds, there is a statue
of Akabeko (red cow), which is said to bring good luck. The highlight of
this temple is the Nanokado Naked Mairi, held every year at 8:30 pm on
January 7th. Many men clad in loincloths called FUNDOSHI climb the hemp
rope of the hall of Enzoji Temple, aiming for the top. This festival is
held to pray for happiness and good health for the year. The public is
also welcome to participate. |
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Yanaizu town |
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Lake NUMAZAWA Water Festival |
reenacting the legend of the serpent |
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The Numazawa Lake Festival is Kanayama Town's largest festival, held for
two days every year on the first Saturday and Sunday of August at Lake
Numazawa, a lake surrounded by forest. The "Giant Snake Extermination,"
a reenactment based on the legend of a giant snake passed down in the Numazawa
community, is very impressive. Over the two days, a period picture scroll
based on the legend of the extermination of a giant snake that lived in
Lake Numazawa more than 800 years ago will be reenacted. Other events include
fireworks, stage shows, and fish catching. |
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Kaneyama town |
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TO no HETSURI |
towers on the cliff |
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It has been designated as a national natural monument as a good example
of a deformed river-cut landform. "Hetsuri" is an Aizu dialect
word that means a steep cliff approaching a river. Large, strangely shaped
rocks are lined up over a total length of 200 meters and main rocks have
names. A path has been carved around these rocks, but due to collapse over
time, access is prohibited except around the Butai-iwa rock (stage rock)
where the suspension bridge crosses. The towering strange rocks are made
of tuff from the Neogene layer formed about 28 million to 1 million years
ago. Over the years, the river's water flow, rain and wind have worn down
the rocks, and the soft parts have been eroded, creating a unique shape
like a tower with many layers. Crossing the suspension bridge makes noises
and sways, making it a thrilling experience. From the suspension bridge,
you can enjoy the emerald green water surface and beautiful views. |
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Shimogo town |
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