The 4thVisual Tourism Award x Tabi Motion Japon Special Event B
Yusuke Tabuki/Kyoto/12:01/Drama/2014
Depicting the attractions of Kyoto from different views around the ancient city, three aspects of Kyoto are introduced with musical accompaniment by Taro Hakase. These are "Kyoto of Tea," a tea plantation area in the south, "Kyoto of Forest," mountain landscapes towards the center, and "Kyoto of Sea," beautiful ocean views such as Amanohashidate.
Location : Kyoto Prefecture
■About the Area
"Amanohashidate," located at Miyazu Bay, is one of the top three scenic spots in Japan, alongside "Matsushima" in Mutsu and "Miyajima" in Aki. "Amanohashidate" translates as ‘a bridge across the sky,’ named after the unique lay of the land.
■Specialty Products
Luxurious Uji Matcha (green tea) sweets are very popular. Other specialties also include tamba chestnuts, black soybeans and jibie cuisine. For seafood, Taiza crab, Tango Japanese egg cockle, and oyster are recommended, complemented well by local sake.