Ise, Shima, and Toba offer tourist attractions such as Toba Aquarium, Okage Yokocho, and Watakano Island; sightseeing events such as Shishimai (lion dance), Tenno Festival, and National Fireworks Festival dedicated to Ise Jingu Shrine; and local gourmet foods such as Akafuku, Ise udon, and Ichigo Daifuku.
Ise is also home to the Ise Jingu Shrine, which, like Izumo, was once said to be where the gods lived. In fact, there are many famous sites associated with this anecdote, and it is a very good area for sightseeing.
Toba also has a thriving fishing industry and aquaculture, and is known as a famous tourist destination for its delicious seafood, pearls, and other marine products, as well as its very high quality accommodations.
Shima is home to Shima Spain Village and Shima Marineland, which are very popular amusement facilities and famous tourist spots for families.
The Ise Jingu Shrine in Ise is divided into the Outer Shrine, which enshrines the gods of food, clothing, and shelter, and the Inner Shrine, which enshrines the deities of the Japanese people. The shrine is always crowded with visitors, as worshippers from all over the country visit throughout the year.
In addition, there are many sightseeing spots along the coast to the south, such as "Futami Okitama Shrine" and "Married Couple Rocks," which attract many students on school excursions and a constant stream of tourists.
If you want to explore this area by car, the "Ise-Shima Skyline" is a famous driving course that cannot be missed. The inner bay peeking out from the islands is very serene and offers a rich emotional atmosphere.
Toba, on the other hand, is packed with tourist spots that will please families and women, such as Toba Aquarium and Mikimoto Pearl Island. Shima is also home to many historic sites such as the Kompirayama Observatory, Ishibutsu (Stone Buddha), and Koshiga Castle Wall Ruins, which can be efficiently visited by car.
In particular, the Shima Ohashi (Pearl Bridge) and other sightseeing spots offer a very beautiful view that will refresh your mind. The Wagu Fishing Port is also a valuable experience where you can watch lobsters being landed.
In the entire Ise, Toba, and Shima area, the taste of marine products is unforgettable, especially seafood dishes such as Ise lobster and abalone, which are sure to make your taste buds tingle.
Many of the open-air baths available at lodging facilities in the area overlook the ocean, allowing visitors to bathe while viewing the magnificent scenery. If you are enjoying an excursion by car, you will be healed of your fatigue.
The deity is Amaterasu Omikami, and the sacred object is the Yata no Kagami, one of the three sacred treasures. Located on the banks of the Isuzu River at the foot of Mt. The approach to the shrine is paved with cobblestone. The shrine is relocated every 20 years for 1,300 years....»
Also called the "unexplored region of the Kinki region," Osugidani Gorge is one of Japan's three great gorges, along with Kurobe Gorge and Kiyotsukyo Gorge, and is listed as one of the 100 most unexplored regions in Japan. It is also the starting point for climbing Mount Odaigahara in Yoshino Kumano National Park, where the entire mountain is designated as a special natural monument. This is a s...»
A resort facility that recreates the atmosphere of a Mediterranean town, it is spread over a vast area of approximately 33,000 square meters (the equivalent of two Tokyo Domes). The recreated towns are those of Andalusia and Castile in Spain, and Sardinia in Italy. In addition, the Mykonorca Zone, inspired by the Greek island of Mykonos and the Spanish island of Menorca, and the Alhambra Zone, i...»
Toyouke-no-Omikami, the deity who protects food, clothing, shelter, and industry, is worshipped at this shrine. The shrine was built in 478. The irises at Magatama Pond are beautiful in June.The Shikinen Sengu Kinen Sengukan is located on the shore of Magatama Pond....»
This theme park is centered around the full-size Azuchi Castle, with a townscape full of period atmosphere. Here, visitors can enjoy period drama and ninja action shows featuring ninjas and courtesans. In addition, there are a variety of attractive facilities, including a karakuri maze, a ninja house, and other hands-on pavilions, as well as a hot spring, which can be enjoyed by all, adults and c...»
The magnificent view of Ise Bay, the whole of Ise-Shima, and on a clear day, even Mt. Fuji on a clear day. The magnificent view of Ise Bay is especially impressive. In addition, a promenade where you can enjoy seasonal flowers and trees, a footbath where you can relax and enjoy the view, and a spacious 850 square meter lawn square make this a truly "panoramic square. Mt. Asama has several peaks ...»
Located near the top of Mt. Asama, this temple protects the demon's gate of Ise Jingu Shrine and was also known as the inner sanctuary of the shrine. The temple is said to have been founded in the mid-6th century by Emperor Kinmyō, who ordered the monk Gyōdai to build Myōseidō, and in 825 during the Heian period (794-1185), Kūkai restored the temple as a center for esoteric Shingon Buddhism. In ...»
Ago Bay is the largest bay on the Shima Peninsula. It is famous for pearl cultivation. Scale: 30 km in length Yokoyama ObservatoryThe 140-meter-high observatory overlooking Ago Bay, which boasts one of the most beautiful rias coastlines in Japan, offers a panoramic view of approximately 60 small islands and peninsulas that jut out like layers upon layers. The Yokoyama Observatory is also home to ...»
Tsukuyomi-no-Miya, a branch of the Koutai Jingu Shrine Tsukiyomi-no-Miya is a branch shrine of Ise Jingu. It is sometimes called "Tsukiyomi-no-Miya" as a familiar nickname. The deity Tsukiyomi-no-mikoto is enshrined here. Tsukiyomi-no-mikoto is the younger brother of Amaterasu, the deity of the Inner Shrine of Ise Jingu. Tsukiyomi-no-mikoto was founded before the Heian period (794-1185), and is ...»