When it comes to graduation trips in Japan, Ise-Shima is the place to go! Local university students will introduce recommended model courses for gourmet food and popular spots in Ise-Shima♪

area

  • Ise Shima

Season

  • Spring (March to May)

schedule

2 nights and 3 days or more

transportation

car

The last memory of my student life is my graduation trip! It's good to go abroad, but domestic is the best place to go for a few days and on a low budget! If you are looking for a good place to go on a graduation trip in Japan, why not try Mie Prefecture?
As you may know, the Ise-Shima area is full of tourist attractions, including IseJingu, Okage-yokocho, ShimaMediterraneanVillage, and ShimaSpainVillage Village. You can enjoy a variety of scenery, from quaint old townscapes to places where you can feel a Spanish-style overseas!

In short, it's full of food, hot springs, and photogenic spots! Momo Sakaida, a local university student and 2023 Tsu Queen who loves Mie Prefecture, will introduce a model graduation trip course that she would recommend to students from outside the prefecture.

Click here for an article introducing the model course in more detail!

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TheSightseeingLimitedExpressShimakaze

Ride the Kintetsu sightseeing express "Shimakaze" to Ise-Shima!

The natural scenery seen from the wide windows is amazing! There's also a cafe inside the train, so you can have a cup of tea while enjoying the scenery♪ The seats are premium seats that recline electrically and come with charging outlets and Wi-Fi! You can enjoy the feeling of luxury♪

The popular sightseeing express ``Shimakaze'' is difficult to get reservations for, but it is actually easier to make a reservation between ` IseCity Station - Ugata Station'' or `` IseCity Station - Kashijima Station''!
The ride takes about 40 to 50 minutes, and for an additional 1,260 yen on top of the regular fare (520 yen for the limited express ticket, 740 yen for the "Shimakaze" special vehicle fare), you can fully enjoy Shimakaze.

Once you arrive at Ise-Shima, we recommend renting a car to get around! Rental cars can be rented at Ugata Station.
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KatsuoNoTempaku [bonito ibushi hut tour]

13:30-15:00

Visiting "KatsuoNoTempaku Bonito Smoking Hut" in ShimaCity ♪

You can learn about the culture of shinjinkyoshoku and the original landscape of Japanese food at a bonito smoking hut! After studying, we will have ``Okaka Gohan'', which is freshly shaved rice topped with freshly cooked white rice...! It's so delicious that just remembering it makes you want to eat it again.

You'll learn why Daiozaki in ShimaCity is called the ``picture town,'' so you can enjoy your next walk around Daiosaki Lighthouse and Yawata-san Park even more♪

After the experience, you might even get a nice souvenir...?
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Daiosaki Lighthouse

15:10-15:50

Climbing lighthouse, Daiosaki Lighthouse (Daiosaki Lighthouse)

Daiosaki Lighthouse, a lighthouse that you can climb up to is quite rare in Japan, is located in Daio-cho ShimaCity City, Mie Prefecture!
(It's within walking distance from KatsuoNoTempaku ♪)

It is a very picturesque lighthouse that is suitable for Daio Town, which is a drawing town.
 
Daiozaki Lighthouse is a highly recommended spot that you can reach the top of by climbing the long stairs and enjoy the scenery of Daio Town from 360 degrees! I want to take pictures and keep memories♪
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ShimaMediterraneanVillage

Arrive at 16:30

"ShimaMediterraneanVillage" is attracting a lot of attention from students from outside the prefecture♪

The white townscape that recreates the Mediterranean coastline is sure to look great in photos wherever you take it!
It is an experience and stay resort where you can enjoy a craft workshop and cruising on the spacious grounds! If you stay at ShimaMediterraneanVillage, you can rent flamenco costumes for free! You can even take a walk around the village wearing this costume!

At RIAS by Kokotxa, a collaboration restaurant with one Michelin star, you can enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine, ``New Basque Cuisine.'' You could feel the chef's commitment to each dish, and each dish had a delicate taste...! How about stretching out a little and enjoying a course meal that is unique to Ise-Shima?

We have deluxe twin rooms where you can enjoy the view of Ago Bay from the balcony, rooms where you can enjoy the feel of an overseas resort with different interiors for each area, and rooms where you can stay with your dog!
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ShimaSpainVillage ShimaSpainVillage

10:00-16:00

Feel like traveling abroad at ShimaSpainVillage ♡

ShimaSpainVillage, a resort facility that recreates the cityscape of Spain, is a popular spot that has become a huge hit on SNS! The theme park "ShimaSpainVillage" has many attractions, restaurants, and shops, so you can enjoy it all day long! Dancing and having fun with the characters in the parade, you will be taken on the best trip to Spain! (lol)
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Kashijima Hoshoen

Arrive at 16:15

That scenery from the popular manga...? ! Kashijima Hoshoen

Actually, this inn is amazing!
During the 2016 IseShimaSummit it was used as a venue for the Chairman's Meeting, and the inside of the building has become a hot topic for its resemblance to the ``Mugen Castle'' that appears in the popular manga ``Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba''!
The facility is fully equipped with a game corner, karaoke room, bowling alley, shopping corner, bar, and beauty salon.

In addition, since it is one of the official hotels ShimaSpainVillage, there are other benefits such as being able to purchase an ``Official Hotel Passport'' which is more economical than usual for guests only, and being able to use the bus between the inn and ShimaSpainVillage for free. Yo♪
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Yokoyama Observatory (Yokoyama Sky Cafe Terrace) / MiradorShima

9:50-10:20

How about some sweets while enjoying the spectacular view? Yokoyama Observatory/Yokoyama Sky Cafe Terrace

Enjoy the magnificent scenery while climbing the slope, and the view of Shima's ria coastline from the observation deck is spectacular!

Yokoyama Observatory Yokoyama Sky Cafe Terrace ``Mirador Shima'' At MiradorShima Shima, you can enjoy a cup of tea while enjoying the spectacular view ♪ You can enjoy sweets and drinks made with Ise-Shima ingredients at the cafe corner and observation terrace. My recommendation is the Mirador exclusive Ise Hojicha soft serve ice cream ♡
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Kimono dressing and Japanese accessories store “Kimono Biyori Ayano”

11:00-11:50

Kimono experience “Kimonobiyori Ayano” using locally produced kimonos

At Okage-yokocho Ayano, located just off Okage Yokocho, you can try on a kimono using cotton unique to Mie Prefecture, based on the concept of ``local production.''

You can wear your favorite kimono from Mie Prefecture's Ise-Momen, Matsusaka Momen, and Ise Kata Momen. My recommendation is “Ise-Momen”! Ise-Momen is a traditional craft from TsuCity, where I grew up ♪ It has a characteristic checkered pattern and is very cute ♡
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3

IseJingu Naiku (Kotaijingu)

12:00-13:00

IseJingu the spiritual home of the Japanese people

When you think of Mie Prefecture, many people think of IseJingu! In fact, it's a very popular place among local university students!

We will introduce you to the highlights of "Kotaijingu (Naiku Shrine)" at IseJingu! Cross UjibashiBridge over the Isuzu River, purify your body and mind at the Temizuya and Mitaraiba, and then visit the Goseigu Shrine. You will feel cleansed in body and soul in this sacred place surrounded by beautiful nature...!

By the way, you can take beautiful photos at the place where you cross UjibashiBridge and Mitaraiba.
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Okage-yokocho

13:05-15:00 Stroll

You can feel the quaint old townscape! Okage-yokocho Yokocho and Oharai-Machi are full of gourmet food

Okage-yokocho is located about a 5-minute walk from UjibashiBridge in Naiku.

Okage-yokocho you can feel the quaint old townscape♪

There are plenty of things to see, including Ise souvenirs, local cuisine, and taiko drum performances! We also recommend going on a “Yokocho cat tour”! Please go around the store and take photos with the cute cats ♪
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“Haikara-san” is a Western restaurant with a Western-style atmosphere.

Enjoy delicious Western food in a restaurant with a retro feel♪ Haikara-san (Okage-yokocho)

At Haikara-san, a Western-style building modeled after Rokkaen (Moroto House) in KuwanaCity, you can enjoy Western food in a retro restaurant!
Haikara's original "Hayashi rice" has a rich richness and sweetness and is very delicious ♡
``Ise Cardamom Cola'' is a refreshing cola with an elegant aroma that is my top pick.
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“Butasute” is a stubborn Ise Wagyu beef specialty store.

Butasute (Okage-yokocho) continues to be loved by locals

Croquettes, a specialty of Butasute, have a traditional taste and have been loved by locals for many years. It's so popular that there's always a line every time I go!

Despite using luxurious Japanese black beef mince, it's an unbelievable price! It's definitely worth queuing up for! Please enjoy the crispy croquettes, which are also recommended as a companion while strolling ♪

(The minced cutlet is also exceptionally delicious!)
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Honey shop Matsujiro no Ise Oharai-Machi

Honey Potato is recommended! Matsujiro no Ho (Oharai-Machi)

``Honey Potato®'', made by coating Daigaku potatoes with Matsujiro's homemade honey, is a very popular gourmet dish with a crispy exterior and a moist interior with the sweetness of sweet potatoes!
I also added Com Honey! The staff at Com Honey cut the honeycomb into bite-sized pieces directly from the honeycomb with a knife and topped it with them, which made me excited (lol)

The cup that you can hold in your hand has a cute pattern and is a sweet that you'll want to take a photo of!
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