松島
alternative words: Matsu-shima, Matsu Island, Matsu Islands, Matsushima Island, Matsushima Islands, Pine tree islands
keywords:
island
,
tourist resort
related topics:
Miyagi Prefecture
,
Itsukushima Shrine
,
Amanohashidate
related web sites:
http://www.pref.miyagi.jp/matsushima/
explanation: Group of tiny islands located in Matsushima Bay near Sendai City. The number of islands is about 260. Being planted everywhere by pine trees, they have this name (Matsushima means "pine tree islands" in Japanese.). It belongs to "3 Japanese famous views" with Amanohashidate and Itsukushima Shrine.
French version
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