July 21 is Japan's Three Scenic Views Day

Young children understand that Japan's Three Scenic Views are three landscapes said to be especially beautiful in Japan, and that July 21 is Japan's Three Scenic Views Day

2026年7月13日 · 子供ニュース
2026年7月13日 · 子供ニュース
July 21 is Japan's Three Scenic Views Day.
Japan's Three Scenic Views are three landscapes said to be very beautiful in Japan.
They are wonderful places where you can see the sea, islands, and a torii gate.

💬 July 21 is Japan's Three Scenic Views Day

July 21 is Japan's Three Scenic Views Day. Japan's Three Scenic Views are three landscapes said to be very beautiful in Japan. They are wonderful places where you can see the sea, islands, and a torii gate.

🤔 Have you ever seen a beautiful view?

Matsushima is in Miyagi Prefecture.
You can see many small islands in the sea.
Pine trees grow on the islands.

💬 Matsushima has many islands in the sea

Matsushima is in Miyagi Prefecture. You can see many small islands in the sea. Pine trees grow on the islands.

🤔 What do you think it would look like if there were many islands in the sea?

Amanohashidate is in Kyoto Prefecture.
There is a long, narrow sand path in the sea.
Many pine trees line up along the path.

💬 Amanohashidate is a long path in the sea

Amanohashidate is in Kyoto Prefecture. There is a long, narrow sand path in the sea. Many pine trees line up along the path.

🤔 What does the long, narrow path look like to you?

Miyajima is in Hiroshima Prefecture.
You can see a large red torii gate in the sea.
Matsushima, Amanohashidate, and Miyajima together are called Japan's Three Scenic Views.

💬 Miyajima has a large red torii gate in the sea

Miyajima is in Hiroshima Prefecture. You can see a large red torii gate in the sea. Matsushima, Amanohashidate, and Miyajima together are called Japan's Three Scenic Views.

🤔 Where is the red torii gate standing?