What is “Poke Lid”?

``Poke Lid'' is a manhole cover with a Pokemon design.

``Poke Lid'' are designed as the only manholes in the world and are installed all over the country, with the aim of letting people know about the charm of Pokemon and the charm of each region.

Mie Prefecture's "Poke Lid" features original illustrations of the donated cities and towns, with Mijumaru as the main character, and in March 2022 (Reiwa 4), YokkaichiCity, TsuCity, IseCity, TobaCity, and ShimaCity ・Set up in seven cities within the prefecture, including IgaCity and KumanoCity.

About the “Poke Lid” installed in KumanoCity

The ``Poke Lid'' installed in KumanoCity has the cheering Pokemon ``Mijumaru'' and ``Nuikoguma'' drawn on it, and a black silhouette of what appears to be ``Celebi'' in the sky.

It is a piece that is typical of KumanoCity packed with various elements.

Where can I find Poke Lid in KumanoCity? About the installation location

The exact installation location is on the grounds of Onigajo Center in KumanoCity.

The address is 1835-7 Kimotocho, KumanoCity.

By the way, the neighboring Onigajo is registered as a World Heritage Site and is a must-see for its magnificent beauty created by the harsh natural environment over many years!

The entrance to Matsumoto Pass on the Kumano Kodo Iseji Route, which is also registered as a World Heritage Site, is also nearby.

Will Poke Lid be registered as a World Heritage Site someday? !

About parking lot

Onigajo Center has a free parking lot (70 spaces for regular cars). Also, if you are climbing the Kumano Kodo Matsumoto Pass mentioned earlier, there are no restrooms after entering Matsumoto Pass, so be sure to use the restrooms inside Onigajo Center or in the parking lot!

About access information

Access by car

Arrive from Nagoya IC via Kumano Odomari IC (about 2 hours 40 minutes)

※Free parking available

Access by train, bus, etc.

From JR Nagoya Station, take the Nanki Limited Express and get off at JR KumanoCity Station (approx. 3 hours). From KumanoCity Station, take the Mie Kotsu bus and get off at "Onigajo Higashiguchi", which is a short walk (approx. 3 minutes).

Recommended spots nearby!

KumanoCity has many world heritage sites, and the spots introduced below can be reached within 20 minutes by car!

When you go to see the "Poke Lid" installed in KumanoCity, please stop by!

Onigajo

Onigajo is a must-see spot when sightseeing in KumanoCity.

The magnificent beauty created by the harsh natural environment over many years simply overwhelms the viewer.

The page below introduces Onigajo, which occupies a part of Yoshino-Kumano National Park, is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is now attracting attention not only from outside the prefecture but from all over the world!

Walk through Onigajo, Kumano's treasure registered as a World Heritage Site! ～Approaching huge rocks, crashing waves, ocean as far as the eye can see...～

Kumano Kodo Iseji Matsumoto Pass

In Japan, there is an old saying, ``Seven times to Ise, three times to Kumano'', and ``Matsumoto Pass'' on the ``Kumano Kodo Iseji'' from IseJingu to Kumano is a course that even beginners can enjoy, and has been designated as a World Heritage Site. is also registered.

The page below introduces "Kumano Kodo Iseji Matsumoto Pass"!

From Matsumoto Pass to Kumano Kodo, the world's only two "road heritage sites"

Shishiiwa

A 25m tall strange rock shaped like a giant lion roaring towards the sea. This is also a world heritage site!

Along with the neighboring Shinsen Cave, it is a guardian dog of Ouma Shrine, which is enshrined upstream of the Ido River that flows nearby.

Shishiiwa /Sightseeing spot

Hananoiwaya-jinjaShrine

Hananoiwaya-jinjaShrine is said to be the oldest shrine in Japan, and is also a World Heritage Site!

Among the sacred places of resurrection in Kumano, this Hana-no-Iwaya is particularly believed to be a place that touches the land of hell, and is also famous as a power spot.

On the page below, in addition to information on amulets and parking, we also introduce information on "Otsuna Chaya" located at the adjacent Michi-no-eki ♪

I got a goshuin stamp at Hananoiwaya-jinjaShrine! Introducing the charm of spiritual shrines and Otsuna Chaya at Japan's oldest power spot!?

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In this article, we introduced the "Poke Lid" installed in KumanoCity, including its installation location, access information, and recommended information on the surrounding area. The "Mie Prefecture x Mijumaru" initiative will continue, so be sure to check out the official website below!

*Click here for articles on other "Poke Lids" installed in Mie Prefecture.

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