Difference between revisions of "Japan's Top 3"
Revision as of 05:13, 17 February 2009After the Three Views were composed in the 17th century, many authors have come up with their own lists of Japanese sites and attractions. While there are countless lists and variations thereof, here is a selection of the best-known ones:
Three Views 三景 Sankei in Japanese. The most famous list of them all, attributed to scholar Hayashi Razan back in 1643. New Three Views
Three Famous Castles 三名城 Sanmeijō
In addition to the above, the following castles are also considered National Treasures (国宝 kokuhō):
Three Famous Gardens 三名園 Sanmeien
Three Famous Mountains三名山 Sanmeizan, also 三霊山 Sanreizan
Three Famous Big Buddhas 三大大仏 Sandai-daibutsu
Three Great Festivals三大祭 Sandaisai The Neputa/Nebuta Matsuri of Aomori and Hirosaki is also a top contender.
Three Hot SpringsCertainly one of the more hotly contested categories.  Three Great Hot Springs三大温泉 Sandaionsen Three Famous Springs三名泉 Sanmeisen. This list, too, was authored by Hayashi Razan. Three Old Springs 三古湯 Sankosen Three Baths of Fuso扶桑三名湯 Fuso-sanmeiyu. Fuso is a poetic name for Japan and this one is credited to traveling haiku poet Matsuo Basho.
Three Great Night Views 三大夜景 Sandaiyakei
New Three Great Night Views新三大夜景 Shin-sandaiyakei
Three Holy Places of Ōshū 奥州三霊場 Ōshū sanreijō are the three most famous pilgrimage sites in the ancient land of Oku (奥), now known as Tohoku.
Three Famous Inari ShrinesNote: Yūtoku Inari Shrine in Kashima is sometimes listed as one of the top three Inari Shrines. Whether or not it actually is one of the top three Inari Shrines is debateable however, the shrine is impressive and worthwhile nonetheless.
Three Hidden Regions 三大秘境 Sandaihikkyō
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