Three Views of Japan
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The Three Views of Japan (日本三景 Nihon sankei?) is the canonical list of Japan's most famous sights, somewhat akin to the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The list is usually attributed to scholar Hayashi Razan, who first listed them in 1643.
The Three Views are:
- Matsushima Bay, Miyagi Prefecture
- Amanohashidate, Kyoto Prefecture
- Itsukushima (Miyajima), Hiroshima Prefecture
 Pine-clad islands decorate Matsushima Bay |
 Amanohashidate as seen from the west |
[edit] Other lists
Modeled on this listing a large number of other "Three Great X" lists have been devised. Next best known, perhaps, are the Three Famous Gardens (三名園 Sanmeien?), namely:
 The Kotoji Lantern is emblematic of Kenroku-en |
The Three Castles of Japan are
The Three Ancient Onsen are
Or, by another reckoning,
Japan has one hundred famous mountains. It also has sounds, famous waters and other lists.
[edit] External links
| Three Views of Japan | |
| Amanohashidate – Matsushima – Itsukushima | |
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