It
is very hard for me to pick out one place as my favorite, however, I’ll introduce
one where I think is the best.
The place is Amanohashidate. You must have heard about it before,
because I talked about in our communication class few weeks ago. Today, I’d
like you to learn more in detail.
As you know, Amanohashidate is one of Nihon-Sankei, the three most beautiful
spots in Japan. Local people are trying to place their Amanohashidate in World
Heritage. If it is realized, I will be happy, too.
By the way, I’d like you to think about the word “Amanohashidate”. Can
you see what it means? I’m going to explain about it.
“Ama”
means “Heaven”, “Hashi” means “a bridge”, and “Date(Tate)” means “to build”, so
“Amanohasidate” means “a bridge leading to heaven”. Amanohashidate has an unique
legend. Tangonokunifudoki,
which was compiled in 700s, tells us the story.
“Long long time
ago, there was a god named Izanaginomikoto. When he created Japan, he built a
bridge between heaven and earth for his coming and going. But while he was
sleeping, the bridge fell down. This is exactly how Amanohashidate was created.”
Today,
Amanohashidate is famous for matanozoki.
It is very difficult to explain how to matanozoki.
Please type matanozoki in search box
and go on the image search. You will find how to do it at once.
Anyway, when you do that, the view turns upside-down. The sea changes to
the sky, and Amanohashidate becomes truly Amanohashidate!
There are more and more ways to enjoy Amanohashidate. I’m very sorry I
can’t write more. If you get interested in, please ask me anytime for more
information. I will be so glad when you do that.
Finally, I’ll put one picture. This is called Twilight-railroad. This scene appears only in the sunny evening. It
must be very beautiful.
You should visit Amanohashidate at least once, or even visit the website,
“www.amanohashidate.jp/
”, for more beautiful pictures and further
information. I’m very happy if you fully enjoy Amanohashidate!
