Introducing recommended local information in Mie Prefecture. Mie Prefecture offers sightseeing spots such as Yakushiji Temple, Kumano Kodo (Kumano Ancient Road), and Toba Aquarium; sightseeing events such as the Oyasana Night, Ueno Tenjin Festival, and Kumano Grand Fireworks Festival; and local delicacies such as Akafuku, Ichigo Daifuku, and Ise Udon (udon).
Mie Prefecture is located in the eastern part of the Kii Peninsula and is a land of agriculture and fishing. Mie Prefecture is divided into five regions: Hokusei, Iga, Chusei, Nansei, and Higashi-Kishu, and is known for having the Ise Jingu Shrine and being home to ninja villages.
The Ise Jingu Shrine was very popular during the Edo period (1603-1867), when mass pilgrimages to the shrine were popular as sightseeing trips, and this has not changed today.
Mie Prefecture is home not only to Ise Jingu Shrine, but also to Kumano Kodo, which has been registered as a World Heritage site, and many theme parks and tourist attractions, such as Suzuka Circuit.
Kumano Kodo is a pilgrimage route to the three Kumano Sanzan shrines located at Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, and Kumano Nachi Taisha, where old stone pavements remain on the pavement. Covered by mountains and valleys, the pilgrimage path makes you feel as if you are in another world, and you can feel the atmosphere of a sacred place in the Kii mountain range.
Suzuka Circuit, located in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, is a well-known race track built by Honda Motor Co. The circuit is home to internationally renowned races such as the F1 Japanese Grand Prix and the Suzuka 8-hour endurance road race, and the surrounding area is also a leisure area with amusement parks and hotels.
Mie Prefecture is also a thriving tourist destination with various theme parks, including Nagashima Spa Land, the second largest theme park in Japan, and Nabana-no-sato, a botanical garden.
Mie is not only a place to play and experience the history of the prefecture. Sightseeing in Mie will also satisfy your appetite. One of Mie Prefecture's most famous products is lobster. Ise-Shima is the home of lobsters.
Kuwana's clams are also famous, and are in season from March to June. Natural tiger puffer fish from the Sea of Enshu, Ise Bay, and the Sea of Kumano are also famous.
Mie Prefecture is not only famous for its abundant marine products, but also for its famous Matsuzaka beef. Matsuzaka beef is not the name of a breed, but a Japanese black breed of beef raised in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture, and has become synonymous with high quality beef.
The final part of your trip should be souvenirs. Mie Prefecture is also famous for its crafts and folk art, such as Iga pottery, Iga braid, Ise patterned paper, and pearls, and there is something for everyone to splurge on.
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....»
Visitors can enjoy a variety of fun activities such as handmade sausages and farm experiences. In addition, there are eating and drinking facilities, a well-developed park, lodging facilities, and hot spring facilities. The farm park also features a miniature pig show, making it a fun place to spend the entire day. Inside the park, ham, sausages, wieners, bacon, local beer, bread, and pasta are s...»
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 ...»
Senshuji Temple was founded in 1465, and its Mikageido is the largest wooden structure in the prefecture. Many of its buildings, including national treasures and important cultural properties, are of historical importance. The name of the mountain is Mt. Amida Nyorai, known as "the Buddha of Evidence," is the principal deity of the temple, which is also known as Honzan Senshuji Temple and Ichimi...»
Aqua Ignis is a hot spring resort complex that combines the "healing" of Kataoka Onsen (hot spring) with 100% free-flowing hot spring water, accommodation, and a detached inn, and the "cuisine" of Japan's top chefs and sweets, all on a large site of approximately 49,000 m2 surrounded by nature. Kataoka Onsen is a natural hot spring that is 100% free-flowing from the source, with no added water, h...»
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 ...»
Designed by Josiah Conder, it is a two-story wooden building with a four-story tower. Part of the garden is designated as a national place of scenic beauty. Construction began in 1911, designed by Josiah Conder, an English architect famous for designing the Rokumeikan, and was completed in 1913. The Western-style building with a four-story boarding house, the Japanese-style building, and the pon...»
The temple has a reputation among visitors that their wishes will come true. The main deity, the "Pure Gold Kaiun Glorious Jewel Great Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva," is made of pure gold and its divine appearance is breathtaking. Known as the Goddess of Mercy, the statue wishes all people good fortune in money and fortune, and a happy life. The Kannon statue stands 33 meters tall, making it the ta...»
Within the precincts of Baoshuzan Daikanyinji Temple, there is a museum that houses the one and only replica of a work from the Louvre Museum in Paris that has been completely reprinted. The Louvre replicas that can be viewed in the museum are reprinted works created by the skilled technical team of the art department of the Louvre Museum in Paris. Visitors can experience world-famous sculptures...»
Suzuka Circuit is a large-scale leisure land centering on rides, located in the hills of Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture. The international racing course regularly hosts the F1 Japanese Grand Prix and the Suzuka 8-hour Endurance Road Race. In addition, "Yuenchi Moatopia" offers more than 30 types of original rides and is very popular among tourists. Furthermore, the campground has been renewed as "Fa...»
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 ...»
The English Garden is an authentic English-style garden where visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers. The Takumi no Yakata sells Matsusaka meat, gelato, bread, and snacks made from Matsusaka meat, as well as local agricultural products and other specialties. The agricultural park covers an expansive area of approximately 23 hectares and is based on the concepts of "food education," "green education,...»
Visitors can experience the life of aristocrats during the Heian period (794-1185), when the Saiku was at its most prosperous, by trying on the juni-hitoe (12-layered robe) and other costumes, as well as annual events of the Heian period (794-1185). Saiku, also called "Itsukinomiya," refers to the palace of the Saio and the Saiku-ryo (Saiku dormitory), which was a government office. Unmarried wo...»
This is a themed museum to introduce the history of Saiku, located at the Saiku Site (a national historic site). Saiku was the palace of the Saio, the king of the Saiku family who served the Ise Jingu Shrine, and was an important department that administered Shinto rituals on behalf of the emperor from ancient times through the Middle Ages. The museum introduces the Saiku of those days and the r...»
Three Heian-period buildings, called "Saiku-Ryocho," have been reconstructed at the historic site of Saiku, recreating the appearance of the ancient Saiku Palace. It is believed to have been used for ceremonies and feasts. In the background, the world of ancient Heian-period architecture unfolds....»
Kabadakyo is a gorge in the Kushida River valley, about 40 km upstream from Oishi-machi, Matsusaka City. The name "Kabadakyo" comes from the high quality and aroma of tea, shiitake mushrooms, ayu (sweetfish) and other products caught along the river. It is a nature park (Kahakikyo Prefectural Natural Park). The gorge's virgin forests are a highlight of the season, with fresh green leaves in sprin...»
Kiji nabe (pheasant hotpot) is a dish of Kiwacho which uses pheasants raised in an outdoor farm of 1ha big. The light taste with little fat is the characteristic. The hotpot can be enjoyed in winter as its best, and when adding the pheasant meat and vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, spring onions or carrots in the soup made of bonito and kelp, the softness and fragrant of the pheasant meat make ...»
The local food transmitted to Higashi Kishu "saury sushi". The saury which can be passed in this area says that it's suitable for sushi and dried fish because there is little fat. A saury drops a head, takes having within down from a handle in three, does salty taste and pickles cutting into round slices of citron in the vinegar put in. It's a point to pickle and not to pickle time too much in abo...»
The specialty pot transmitted to Yunoyama hot spring in Mie-ken. A temple and Mitake temple of the Tendai Buddhist Denomination located in the center of the Yunoyama hot spring resist an invasion and drive a name as the temple where a priest fought. An eaten dish is called a first for the priest who fights to improve his ability for an armed monk pot. The old days were the dish which made the meat...»
Amago (red spotted masu trout) is called “queen of riverfish”. They live in the clear waters of Tsu city since long ago. The appearance and beauty of the fish is said to be affected by the natural environment, and the amago from Misugi are said to be rare across the country. The 20km basin of Sakamotogawa, a branch of Kumozugawa that runs through Misugicho is designated as a semi-national park, an...»