Delve into Matsushima in Japan
Matsushima in the region of Miyagi with its 16,363 residents is a city in Japan - some 200 mi or ( 322 km ) North of Edo , the country's capital .
Current time in Matsushima is now 11:07 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tokyo " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yokohama, Edo, Shizuoka, Yamoto, and Yamagata-shi. While being here, make sure to check out Yokohama . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Matsushima ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Matsushima (松島) Bay, Japan (before the tsunami)
Taken on 27 December 2006 (about 4.30 pm in the afternoon) on Sokanzan, which provides a panoramic view of Matsushima Bay, known as one of the three most scenic views of Japan. Weather was pretty bad ..
FUJIFILM FinePix REAL 3D W1 - 水族館・海草
FUJIFILM FinePix REAL 3D W1 - 水族館・海草 ..
FUJIFILM FinePix REAL 3D W1 - 松島水族館part.2
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美しい風景動画 日本三景松島 円通院 紅葉ライトアップ tinted autumnal leaves
Beautiful tinted autumnal leaves light up 2011 MATSUSHIMA ENTSUUIN 宮城県宮城郡松島町では11月に円通院庭園 瑞巌寺洞窟群、比翼塚・三聖堂、天麟院、観瀾亭の紅葉が美しくライトアップされます。 3.11東日本大震災では、日本三景松島の島々が、津波から守ってくれたそうで、被害も少なく復興も早かったようです。 動画撮影機材 Canon i ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Matsushima Station
Matsushima Station is a railway station located on the JR Tōhoku Main Line in Matsushima, Miyagi.
Located at 38.38 141.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Three Views of Japan
The Three Views of Japan is the canonical list of Japan's three most celebrated scenic sights, attributed to 1643 and scholar Hayashi Gahō. The views are of the eponymous pine-clad islands of Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture; the pine-clad sandbar of Amanohashidate in Kyoto Prefecture; and Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture. All three are designated Special Places of Scenic Beauty, while Itsukushima is also a Special Historic Site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Located at 38.37 141.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Matsushima
is a group of islands in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. There are some 260 tiny islands (shima) covered in pines (matsu) – hence the name – and is ranked as one of the Three Views of Japan. A well-known apocryphal haiku often attributed to Matsuo Bashō indicates that the poet is at a loss for words: Matsushima ah!A-ah, Matsushima, ah!Matsushima, ah! Nearby cultural properties include Zuigan-ji, Entsū-in, Kanrantei, and the Satohama shell mound.
Located at 38.37 141.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Miyagi District, Miyagi
Miyagi District, Miyagi is a district located in past Mutsu Province and today's Miyagi, Japan. The name of the prefecture was from this district. The original territory was east-west long from the Ōu Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, including current Sendai, Shiogama and Tagajō cities. As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 69,567 and a density of 620.80 persons per km². The total area is 112.06 km².
Located at 38.37 141.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Atago Station (Miyagi)
Atago Station is a railway station located on the JR Tōhoku Main Line in Matsushima, Miyagi.
Located at 38.40 141.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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