Tourism Mie 65th Photo Contest Results Announced! !
Tourism Mie 65th Photo Contest Results Announced! ! The total number of applications this time is 240! On this page, we will introduce selected works from among them ♪ There are many wonderful works that convey the charm of Mie! We will send you detailed information along with the photographer's comments and the shooting location.
Grand Prix
| Work name | Kihoku no Chiwa |
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| Photographer | Natsu |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/07/22 20:30 |
| @17natsu_san | |
| Photographer's comment | I took a picture of the beautiful Kihoku Lantern Festival. This is the second time. Last year I failed. I'm glad I was able to take pictures this year. |
| Shooting location | Nagashima, Kihoku-machi, Kitamuro-gun, nagashima KihokuTown |
| Articles related to this photo | What is the Kihoku Lantern Festival? Are fireworks famous? Not just that! We will thoroughly explain the Kihoku Toro Festival 2023, which is called "Sea Nebuta"! |
Natsu who is selected as the [Grand Prix] will receive [Matsusaka Beef (approximately 20,000 yen worth)] as the Grand Prix prize!
congratulations! Please enjoy it deliciously♪
Second Grand Prix
| Work name | Light shining on MaruyamaSenmaida |
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| Photographer | kazz1109 |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/04/08 17:00 |
| @kazz1109 | |
| Photographer's comment | MaruyamaSenmaida has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 rice terraces. The view from the observation deck at the top of the mountain was spectacular. |
| Shooting location | Maruyama, Kiwa-cho KumanoCity Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | ` MaruyamaSenmaida'' is a spectacular view that retains the original scenery of Japan. Why not go out with your camera? |
Kazz1109 will receive a Matsusaka cowhide business card holder (equivalent to 10,000 yen) as the runner-up prize!
The more you use it, the more it acquires a unique luster and the unique taste of Matsusaka cowhide leather, so please use it regularly.
MaruyamaSenmaida
0597-97-1113
Free parking available
Approximately 30 minutes by car from JR KumanoCity Station
Approximately 40 minutes by car from Kumano Odomari IC
special award
| Work name | Hidden island |
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| Photographer | Masumi |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/05/15 00:00 |
| @masumi_urawa | |
| Photographer's comment | Futami Kamimae Coast Submarine Island. A sacred area that can only be visited during spring tides. |
| Shooting location | Matsushita, Futami-cho IseCity Mie Prefecture |
Masumi will receive a [1,500 yen book card] as a special prize! congratulations!
Thank you to everyone who won prizes for their wonderful works!
Other winning works
Below, we will introduce the works that unfortunately did not win the prize!
| Work name | flower square |
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| Photographer | Mitsudango |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/04/11 13:15 |
| @mitsu_dango | |
| Photographer's comment | I think it has been very well maintained. Please continue to enjoy! |
| Shooting location | Asakuma Town, IseCity Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | Introducing spots in Mie Prefecture where you can enjoy cute flower ground covers such as nemophila and moss phlox! [2023 edition] |
Mie Prefectural Sun Arena
0596-22-7700
9:00～17:45
Irregular holidays
Yes (free)
・10 minutes by bus bound for Futami from Kintetsu Isuzugawa Station, 8 minutes by bus bound for Isuzugawa Station from Futami and get off at Sun Arena.
・About 3 minutes by car from Ise Futami Toba Line "Asakuma IC" or "Futami JCT"
| Work name | Summer dynamism |
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| Photographer | sanpei_mie |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/07/14 20:00 |
| @sanpei_mie | |
| Photographer's comment | IshidoriFestival are held in various places in northern Mie Prefecture, but the first one to start is IshidoriFestival at Shomu Tenno Shrine in YokkaichiCity City. There was a float that two people were hitting, and it was so big that it stood out, so I took a picture of it. |
| Shooting location | Matsubara Town, Yokkaichi YokkaichiCity Mie Prefecture |
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| Work name | Oyodo Gion Festival and Fireworks Festival |
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| Photographer | Toshitaka |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/07/29 20:30 |
| Photographer's comment | MeiwaTown Oyodo Gion Festival, which celebrates its 270th anniversary this year, will be held regularly for the first time in four years! My family and I went to see a fireworks display to remember our children's summer vacation. It was a spectacular two-hour event with 7,400 fireworks being launched at Oyodo Fishing Port. Many people enjoy the beauty, sounds, and fireworks in the night sky. While taking pictures, I felt that my energy had returned. The children enjoyed it and I think it was a good memory. The photo was taken of the fireworks being set off over the floats gathered from each district. I'm glad I was able to take the photo I had in mind. |
| Shooting location | Oyodoko, Meiwa Town, MeiwaTown District, Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | [2023] Returning after 4 years! We will explain in detail about the Oyodo Gion Festival, which is celebrating its 270th anniversary. |
| Work name | Fireworks blooming on the Nagara River |
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| Photographer | PONY |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/07/29 19:55 |
| Photographer's comment | This is a frame from the Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival. It was hot, but so were the fireworks. |
| Shooting location | Komae, KuwanaCity nagashima, Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | What is the Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival? When will it be held in 2023? Are there tickets on sale? We will explain the highlights, access, parking information, etc. |
| Work name | railway and sea |
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| Photographer | Konyoshi |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/04/23 11:09 |
| Photographer's comment | This photo was taken near Hatasu Station. |
| Shooting location | Hatasu Town, KumanoCity Mie Prefecture |
| Work name | beginning to bloom |
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| Photographer | yamatomo121 |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/06/28 16:40 |
| @yamatomo121 | |
| Photographer's comment | The sunflower field I visited for the first time was just beginning to bloom, but it was so beautiful that I couldn't help but throw my straw hat on. |
| Shooting location | Shanghai Old Town, Yokkaichi YokkaichiCity Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | Special feature on famous sunflower spots in Mie Prefecture! Introducing famous sunflower spots that can be enjoyed from July to August [2023 edition] |
| Work name | Nohara Park and the Milky Way |
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| Photographer | Toshitaka |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/07/10 21:00 |
| Photographer's comment | I took a photo of the Milky Way at Nohara Park in TaikiTown. Was the air cold that day? Was it dry and there wasn't much water vapor? It seems that the conditions were perfect, and the stars could be seen very clearly. We enjoyed the countless stars in the night sky while listening to the cries of frogs in the rice fields. |
| Shooting location | Nohara, Taiki Town, TaikiTown District, Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | I want to go to TaikiTown in spring! ! My family enjoyed the wisteria at Nohara Rural Park, the azaleas at Mt. Ohira Azalea, and ouchiyama Zoo♪ |
Nohara Rural Park
0598-86-2243
Free 30 units
About 10 minutes from Ise Expressway Sewataki IC
| Work name | Summer at Okage-yokocho |
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| Photographer | toshishi |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/07/26 15:00 |
| @hayaoki_kutsuo | |
| Photographer's comment | It has become a summer tradition in Okage-yokocho IseCity. Cider Tower Cooled me down from the boiling heat. |
| Shooting location | Uji-Nakanokiri-cho, IseCity Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | 44 Okage-yokocho gourmet and souvenir selections! We will introduce you in detail from popular things to hidden spots [2023] |
| Work name | sunflower |
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| Photographer | hide |
| Shooting date | 2023/07/02 |
| Photographer's comment | While I was photographing the sunflower field, a rainbow appeared in the mountains 🌈🌻 |
| Shooting location | Shanghai Old Town, Yokkaichi YokkaichiCity Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | Special feature on famous sunflower spots in Mie Prefecture! Introducing famous sunflower spots that can be enjoyed from July to August [2023 edition] |
| Work name | colored thousand wheels |
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| Photographer | nao |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/07/22 20:40 |
| @hama_0512 | |
| Photographer's comment | The sky and the sea are all fireworks. |
| Shooting location | Kihoku Town, Kitamuro District KihokuTown |
| Articles related to this photo | What is the Kihoku Lantern Festival? Are fireworks famous? Not just that! We will thoroughly explain the Kihoku Toro Festival 2023, which is called "Sea Nebuta"! |
| Work name | summer study |
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| Photographer | hoiy |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/07/22 17:32 |
| Photographer's comment | When I went to the summer festival in Sekijuku, the beauty of the cityscape, the beauty of the floats, the beauty of Nikko, and the beauty of the young people seemed to harmonize and create the feeling of summer. . |
| Shooting location | Nakamachi, sekicho KameyamaCity Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | [2023] What is “Sekijuku Gion Summer Festival”? We will thoroughly explain the history, highlights, access, parking information, etc. |
Tokaido Sekijuku
0595-97-8877
Please park at Sekijuku sightseeing parking lot (about 5 minutes walk)
Tourist parking lot: 4 large spaces, 16 regular spaces, 1 thoughtful parking space (free)
Click here for the location (google maps) https://goo.gl/ygWQ5A
About 5 minutes walk from JR Seki Station
Approximately 5 minutes from Meihan National Highway Seki IC
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| Work name | Sunflower field and starry sky |
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| Photographer | Toshitaka |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/07/10 20:30 |
| Photographer's comment | I photographed the sunflower field and starry sky at ASPIATamaki in TamakiTown. A collaboration of many sunflowers and countless shining stars spread across the night sky. Although it continues to be extremely hot during the day, there was a cool night breeze blowing when I was photographing the starry sky. I had a relaxing time listening to the cries of frogs coming from the surrounding rice fields. |
| Shooting location | Tamaki-machihara, Watarai-gun TamakiTown |
| Articles related to this photo | ASPIATamaki is completely understandable! Introducing the best time to see sunflowers, hot springs, and agricultural attractions |
ASPIATamaki Agri's sunflower field
0596-58-8686
free
Yes (free)
5 minutes by car from Ise Expressway “Tamaki IC”
| Work name | Starmine dancing in Mio's sky |
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| Photographer | kento |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/07/15 19:15 |
| Photographer's comment | At IseJingu Jingu National Fireworks Festival, held for the first time in four years, wonderful star mines colored the sky under a bright evening sky with the sun not yet fully set. The weather was blessed with good weather, and the gradation of the sky as the twilight gradually changed from blue to purple, combined with the fireworks, created a magnificent beauty that captivated the viewers. |
| Shooting location | Nakajima, IseCity |
| Articles related to this photo | [2023] What is the National Fireworks Festival Dedicated to IseJingu? When will it be held? We will explain the highlights, access, etc. |
| Work name | foggy flower garden |
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| Photographer | Kun-chan |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/06/01 11:21 |
| Photographer's comment | I wanted to take a photo of a chamomile field under the blue sky, but unfortunately the weather was not good. However, the blanket of mist was so magical that even if you aimed for it, you would never be able to see it. |
| Shooting location | Fukudayama, Hakusan-TsuCity Mie Prefecture |
MenardAoyamaResort
0595-54-1326
Closed in winter
*For details, please contact us via our website or by phone.
Yes (free)
◆Customers using the train
We operate a free shuttle bus from Kintetsu Iga kambe Station that requires reservations.
<Time required: approx. 35 min.
～Click here for information on using the shuttle bus～
https://www.menard.co.jp/resort/access/bus/bus.html
◆Customers using a car
For Osaka: Approximately 90 minutes from Matsubara Interchange (approximately 40 minutes from Meihan National Highway Ueno Higashi Interchange)
For Nagoya: Approximately 110 minutes from Nagoya Nishi Interchange (approximately 40 minutes from Meihan National Highway Ueno East Interchange)
*In winter, please prepare winter tires or chains.
*Depending on your car navigation system, directions to the resort may not be provided correctly.
We also provide directions over the phone, so please feel free to contact us.
～Click here for detailed route～
| Work name | Azalea Moeyu Toba Sea |
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| Photographer | Takashi |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/05/05 14:06 |
| @fmiuxsgii | |
| Photographer's comment | Ise Shima e-POWERROAD (Ise Shima Skyline) The view from Mt.Asama. |
| Shooting location | Asakuma Town, IseCity Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | Ise-Shima e-POWERROAD (Ise-Shima Skyline) special feature! We will introduce recommended observation decks and night view spots. |
Ise Shima Skyline
0596-22-1810
[Toll fee (consumption tax included)]
・Motorcycles (under 125cc are not allowed) 900 yen
・Light/normal car 1,270 yen
・Microbus 3,210 yen
・Large chartered bus 5,100 yen
January-July September-December 7:00-19:00
August 7:00-20:00
June 27th and 28th (KongoshojiTemple Founding Memorial Day) 5:00-19:00
IseJingu Dedication National Fireworks Festival 7:00-22:00
Toba Minato Festival Fireworks Festival dates 7:00-22:00
December 31st 7:00 to January 1st 19:00 (open all night)
January 2nd - 2nd Monday of January 6:00-19:00
Open all year round
Free 100 units
・Approximately 5 minutes from Ise Expressway "Ise Nishi IC" toward Naiku
| Work name | Two-colored wisteria trellis |
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| Photographer | NON |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/04/28 09:30 |
| @no____.o0 | |
| Photographer's comment | In RedHilForestofHisa, two different colored wisteria were in full bloom. It looks like a gradation and is beautiful. |
| Shooting location | Takano-cho, TsuCity takanocho |
| Articles related to this photo | Introducing how to enjoy RedHilForestofHisa! We will also explain prices and parking. |
Red Hill Heather Forest (Akatsuka Botanical Garden)
059-230-7789
Satoyama maintenance cooperation fee: 500 yen to 1,200 yen
*Varies depending on the season
*Junior high and high school students are half price, and up to 2 children under elementary school age are free per parent.
9:30-17:00
*Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
*Closing time varies depending on the season
In winter (from mid-November), the park closes at 16:00, last entry is at 15:30.
every Thursday
*If Thursday is a holiday, the park may be opened depending on the flowering situation etc.
*In addition to summer and winter closures, the park may be closed for maintenance, natural disasters, etc.
Please use the adjacent "Asatsumi" parking lot.
When using the bus from Tsu Station
Tsu station east exit platform 4
Take the train bound for "Toyogaoka"... Get off at "F Kitayama" and walk 5 minutes
(Only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, you can drive to RedHilForestofHisa / Asatsumi)
Take the train bound for “Mukumoto” and get off at “Takanoo Club Mae”, then walk for about 8 minutes
・Approximately 5 minutes by car from Ise Expressway "Geino IC"
・About 20 minutes by car from Tsu Station
Car navigation search map code "213 175 858"
| Work name | A 2-year-old running hard in a tulip field |
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| Photographer | Nagitan |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/04/01 10:15 |
| Photographer's comment | I went to Nabananosato with my family during the tulip fair. It was very colorful and beautiful, and I took lots of photos. |
| Shooting location | Komae, KuwanaCity nagashima, Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | A thorough explanation of Nabananosato! Introducing seasonal events and illuminations |
`` Nabananosato'' Nabana no Sato A theme park of flowers, greenery, and food
0594-41-0787
https://www.nagashima-onsen.co.jp/nabana/index.html
Please see the official website for details.
Subject to change depending on season and day of the week.
Please see the official website for details.
There are fluctuations. Please see the official website for details.
Approximately 5,700 units / Free
There is also a direct bus from Nagoya Station Bus Center.
Early summer to autumn (other than the illumination period from October to May): Approximately 10 minutes by Mie Kotsu bus from JR Kansai Main Line/Kintetsu Nagoya Line "Kuwana Station" to "Nabananosato".
October to May illumination period: Take the Mie Kotsu direct access bus from Kintetsu Nagoya Line "nagashima Station" for about 10 minutes and get off at "Nabananosato" *Kuwana bus service is suspended during the illumination period
About 10 minutes from Higashi-Meihan Expressway “nagashima IC” or
Approximately 10 minutes from Isewangan Expressway “Wangan nagashima IC”
How was it?
Above, we have introduced 17 works that unfortunately missed out on winning.
Thank you very much for all your applications! The deadline for applications for the photo contest, which is currently accepting applications, is November 30th.
Everyone, please come and apply♪
Click here for more information on the photo contest
Could you be the next Grand Prix winner? !
Click here for an introduction to the works submitted last time.
There is also a special page for photocon reports ♪
