Article Amanohashidate Travel Guide

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[thomas]

Yesterday, one of the oldest pine trees in Amanohashidate, dating back to the Muromachi period, had to be felled as its trunk had hollowed out and was in danger of falling over.

One of Japan's "Three Scenic Views," Amanohashidate in Kyoto Prefecture, saw a centuries-old pine tree fall on the 26th due to the risk of collapse from severe internal hollowing. Amanohashidate, located in Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture, features a stunning three-kilometre stretch of around 7,000 pine trees, renowned as one of Japan's most picturesque landscapes. Among these, the "Funakoshi Pine," estimated to be around 650 years old, dates back to the Muromachi period and is considered one of the oldest pines in Amanohashidate. For about 20 years, the tree had been supported with wires and braces to prevent it from falling. However, with internal hollowing progressing, the Tango Civil Engineering Office in Kyoto Prefecture conducted the felling operation on the 26th to ensure safety.

京都「天橋立」 推定樹齢約650年の松の木を伐採 倒木おそれで | NHK

【NHK】日本三景の1つ、京都府の「天橋立」にある推定樹齢およそ650年の松の木が、幹の内部の空洞化が進んで倒木のおそれがあるとし…

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[johnnyG]

It is located in Miyazu in the western part of Wakasa Bay and, with Matsushima north of Sendai and Miyajima near Hiroshima, is one of the three top scenic views of Japan.

That at least needs the "is", and I'd probably move the middle bit to the beginning or end, or make two sentences of it. Maybe:

It is located in Miyazu in the western part of Wakasa Bay and is one of the three top scenic views of Japan--along with Matsushima north of Sendai, and Miyajima near Hiroshima.

 

[thomas]

The history of the 'Funakoshi Pine' was linked to Akechi Mitsuhide:

The tree's deep historical connections extend to the Muromachi period. It appears in a national treasure painting of Amanohashidate by Sesshū, dating back to the 1500s, suggesting it had already taken root at that time. The name 'Funakoshi' is said to originate from the past practice of fishermen pulling their boats ashore in this area.

650-Year-Old Pine Tree Linked to Samurai Legend Cut Down

A pine tree estimated to be 650 years old, standing tall at Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views in Kyoto, has reached its final days.

newsonjapan.com

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