The results of the 67th Mie Tourism Photo Contest have been announced!
掲載日：2024.05.07
The results of the 67th Mie Tourism Photo Contest have been announced! There were a total of 288 entries this time! On this page, we will introduce the best works from among them. There are many wonderful works that convey the charm of Mie! We will send you detailed information including comments from the photographers and the locations where the photos were taken.
Grand Prix
| Work name | Floating Fuji |
|---|---|
| Photographer | AKI |
| Shooting date and time | 2024/03/10 05:40 |
| @3gkl719 | |
| Photographer's comment | I heard that if the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji from the seaside in Toba! So I went to the sea early in the morning during my trip to Toba... and miraculously, I was able to see a clear view of Mt. Fuji. |
| Shooting location | Chidorihama, Osatsucho, osatsu TobaCity Mie Prefecture |
The Grand Prize winner, AKI, will receive a prize of Matsusaka beef (worth approximately 20,000 yen)!
congratulations! Please enjoy it deliciously♪
Second Grand Prix
| Work name | Shout to the moon |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Dvorak Taro |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/12/26 16:55 |
| @tanaseda | |
| Photographer's comment | I took a photo of the Steel Dragon and the moon at Nagashima Spaland. It was right before opening time. |
| Shooting location | Urayasu, KuwanaCity nagashima, Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | Ride the roller coaster at Nagashima Spaland! Detailed explanation of Nagashima Spaland 's roller coasters, including the "4 major coasters"! |
As the runner-up prize, Dvorak Taro will receive a Matsusaka cowhide business card holder (worth 10,000 yen)!
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.
Nagashima Spaland
0594-45-1111
https://www.nagashima-onsen.co.jp
Please see the official website for details.
*Prices and business hours are subject to change without notice.
Please check the official website for the latest business status, which varies depending on the season.
*Prices and business hours are subject to change without notice.
*Closed for maintenance on weekdays around late January and late June.
Please refer to the official website for details.
Available / 15,000 cars (ordinary car / 1000 yen per day)
・20 minutes by Mie Kotsu bus from JR/Kintetsu Kuwana Station. Get off at the last stop “nagashima Onsen”
Direct bus available from Nagoya Station Bus Center
・15 minutes from Higashi-Meihan Expressway "nagashima IC"
・Immediately after exiting the Isewangan Expressway "Wangan nagashima IC"
special award
| Work name | Takehara light sumi cherry blossoms |
|---|---|
| Photographer | ro5sun |
| Shooting date and time | 2024/03/27 07:59 |
| @ro5sun | |
| Photographer's comment | A train on the Nahama Line passed in front of the beautiful Usuzumi cherry blossoms lit up by the morning sun. Please be mindful of etiquette when visiting, such as not visiting early in the morning or late at night, not parking on the road but using temporary parking lots, not setting up tripods along the prefectural roads, and not trespassing on private property such as fields. |
| Shooting location | Takehara, Misugi-machi TsuCity Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | Mie Prefecture's Single Cherry Tree 🌸We'll introduce you to some famous spots for single cherry trees that have been loved by people since ancient times! |
ro5sun will receive a special prize of a 1,500 yen book card! 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 | The light of Daiozaki |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Yuya |
| Shooting date and time | 2024/03/16 05:24 |
| @yu3_senti | |
| Photographer's comment | The light of Daiosaki Lighthouse and the light at dawn. I felt grateful for the lighthouse that stays lit all night. |
| Shooting location | 111 Nakiri, Daiocho ShimaCity Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | Introducing the charm of Daiosaki Lighthouse! We will also explain parking lots and access methods. |
Daiosaki Lighthouse
0599-72-1899
・Adults (junior high school students and above): 300 yen
・Elementary school students and younger, people with disabilities (up to one assistant): Free
March to October 9:00-16:30 (Saturdays, Sundays, etc.), 9:00-16:00 (Weekdays)
November to February 9:00 to 16:00
Open all year round
*However, in the case of stormy weather or due to business reasons, the visit may be canceled or the visiting time may be changed.
Yes (charged)
20 minutes by bus bound for Goza Port from Kintetsu Ugata Station, 10 minutes walk from Daiosaki Todai.
Approximately 35 minutes by car from Daini Ise Road "Shiraki IC"
| Work name | The sun rising from Tategasaki |
|---|---|
| Photographer | san |
| Shooting date and time | 2024/03/09 06:55 |
| @sansan_3737 | |
| Photographer's comment | I took a photo of the sun rising over Tategasaki |
| Shooting location | Homocho, KumanoCity City, hobocho |
| Articles related to this photo | View of Mie Prefecture's scenic beauty and natural monument "Tategasaki" from the sea |
Tategasaki
0597-89-2229
Please check here http://kumano-kankou.com/?page_id=465
Approximately 60 minutes on foot from JR Kisei Main Line "Nikijima Station"
Approximately 40 minutes by car from KumanoCity Station
| Work name | Spring shower |
|---|---|
| Photographer | kana |
| Shooting date and time | 2024/02/24 16:13 |
| @kanarintan | |
| Photographer's comment | I managed to capture on camera the magnificent sight of the rain falling on the weeping plum trees. |
| Shooting location | Yamamotocho SuzukaCity Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | Special feature on famous plum blossom spots in Mie Prefecture 2024 edition Introducing popular spots and best viewing times in Inabe and Suzuka! |
Research cultivation farm Suzuka Forest Garden (Akatsuka Botanical Garden)
059-371-1777
700 yen to 1,700 yen
*Admission fee varies depending on the flowering situation.
Mid-February to late March every year (scheduled)
9:00～16:00
*Open until 8:30 pm during the light-up period.
*The schedule may change unexpectedly due to flowering conditions, weather, and the influence of the new coronavirus.
We will be open seven days a week during this period.
Free parking
・About 200 regular passenger cars
・Bus parking available
Komono Station Kintetsu Yunoyama Line Approximately 9.8km to Baien (approximately 17 minutes by car)
Yokkaichi Station Kintetsu Nagoya Line Approximately 16.5km to Umezono (approximately 30 minutes by car)
Yokkaichi Station JR Kansai Line Approximately 17.1km to Umezono (approximately 30 minutes by car)
Hiratacho Station Kintetsu Suzuka Line Approximately 11.6km to Umezono (approximately 21 minutes by car)
Kasado Station JR Kansai Line Approximately 9.1km to Umezono (approximately 15 minutes by car)
*If you are coming by taxi from the station, we recommend that you reserve your ride in advance.
Approximately 3km from Suzuka IC (approximately 5 minutes by car)
Approximately 500m from Tsubaki Ichinomiya intersection towards TsubakiGrandShrine
Approximately 3km from Shinmeishin Suzuka PA Smart IC (approximately 5 minutes by car)
| Work name | revival! Chobaitei |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Winnie the Pool |
| Shooting date and time | 2024/02/22 09:29 |
| @winniethepool_photography | |
| Photographer's comment | It was great to drink plum tea for the first time in four years. |
| Shooting location | 2341 Fujikata, TsuCity Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | Yuki Shrine Plum Festival Plum Garden will be held from Saturday, February 10, 2024! Be fascinated by the blooming plum blossoms♪ |
Yuki Shrine
059-228-4806
There is a fee to view the plum blossoms only during the plum festival period.
Yes
From JR/Kintetsu Tsu Station, take the bus bound for Yonezu, Tenpaku (Mikumo Town Hall), or Sun Valley for 14 minutes, get off at Yuki Jinja-mae, and walk for about 3 minutes.
Approximately 15 minutes by car east from Ise Expressway Tsu IC
| Work name | A tunnel that looks like it could warp |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Month |
| Shooting date and time | 2024/03/23 17:40 |
| @moom_8_i | |
| Photographer's comment | Sydney Harbour Park Athletics |
| Shooting location | 2-1-1 Kasumi YokkaichiCity Mie Prefecture |
| Work name | Onigajo and the Summer Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Photographer | PINO |
| Shooting date and time | 2024/03/09 04:30 |
| @binophoto14 | |
| Photographer's comment | In the early morning of March, the summer Milky Way rises above the horizon. I captured the Milky Way visible between the rock walls unique to Onigajo and reflected in a puddle. |
| Shooting location | 1835-7, Kimotocho KumanoCity Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | 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...～ |
Onigajo (KumanoCity)
0597-89-4111
Yes 72 units
10 large buses
18 large buses (Onigajo Center 2nd parking lot)
・About 5 minutes by bus bound for Omata Okubo from KumanoCity Station on the JR Kisei Main Line, and get off at Onigajo Higashiguchi.
・Approximately 1 minute drive south from Kumano Owase Road "Kumano Odomari IC"
| Work name | Yokkaichi Fire Department New Year's Parade |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Mochi |
| Shooting date and time | 2024/01/14 11:30 |
| @momocchist | |
| Photographer's comment | This is a scene from the New Year's Fire Department parade held in YokkaichiCity. A white arch was cast across the clear blue sky. |
| Shooting location | 5169 Hatsuko YokkaichiCity Mie Prefecture |
| Work name | Retro Yellow |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Winnie the Pool |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/12/03 10:19 |
| @winniethepool_photography | |
| Photographer's comment | The balance between the wood and the ginkgo carpet was perfect. |
| Shooting location | 490 Kawachi, Minamiise-cho, MinamiiseTown |
| Articles related to this photo | A large golden ginkgo tree! ! ``Kawachi's large ginkgo'' that shines under the clear autumn sky |
Big ginkgo tree in Kawachi (Wakakusa garden)
0599-66-1717
Yes
Approximately 70 minutes by Sanko bus from JR/Kintetsu IseCity Station. Get off at Kawachi, 3 minutes walk
About 30 minutes east on National Route 260 from the Kise Expressway (Kise ouchiyama IC.).
| Work name | Night view from Tarusaka Park Observatory |
|---|---|
| Photographer | night walker dad |
| Shooting date and time | 2024/03/22 18:45 |
| @night_walker_papa | |
| Photographer's comment | This is the night view from the observation deck in the park. The lights of the night view beautifully create the silhouettes of the people who came to watch. |
| Shooting location | 3-11 Hatsuko YokkaichiCity Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | Special feature on large parks in Mie Prefecture! 35 popular parks where you can enjoy walking and hiking♪ |
Tarusaka Park/Hazuyama Green Space
059-354-8197
From Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station, take the bus bound for Tarusaka Park/Hazuyama Ryokuchi (18 minutes) and get off at the last stop.
10 minutes from Higashi-Meihan Expressway Yokkaichi Higashi Interchange
| Work name | Spring visit |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Shohei Naka |
| Shooting date and time | 2022/02/22 12:00 |
| @sho.n1 | |
| Photographer's comment | I took a walk to Yuki Shrine with my telephoto lens. Many Japanese white-eyes showed up, attracted by the sweet scent of plum blossoms. |
| Shooting location | 2341 Fujikata, TsuCity Mie Prefecture |
Yuki Shrine
059-228-4806
There is a fee to view the plum blossoms only during the plum festival period.
Yes
From JR/Kintetsu Tsu Station, take the bus bound for Yonezu, Tenpaku (Mikumo Town Hall), or Sun Valley for 14 minutes, get off at Yuki Jinja-mae, and walk for about 3 minutes.
Approximately 15 minutes by car east from Ise Expressway Tsu IC
| Work name | Station where Mitsumata blooms |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Minoru Ohashi |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/03/22 15:10 |
| Photographer's comment | It's common to see the combination of trains and cherry blossoms, but Mitsumata is rare, so I went out a little ways to see it. |
| Shooting location | 7005 Yachi TsuCity City, Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | Let's explore Misugi Town on the Meimatsu Line! Introducing photo spots and sightseeing model courses |
| Work name | A pond reflecting the glory |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Bear storage |
| Shooting date and time | 2024/02/22 13:10 |
| @kumagorou903 | |
| Photographer's comment | Photo taken at Rokkaen in KuwanaCity. The large pond reflects the glory of the Moroto Zaibatsu. |
| Shooting location | 663-5 Kuwana KuwanaCity Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | Kuwana's symbol "Rokkaen" has a lot to see! Splendid Western-style buildings, stately Japanese-style buildings, lush Japanese gardens... |
Rokkaen
0594-24-4466
Entrance fee: General (high school students and above) 460 yen
Junior high school student 150 yen
9:00-17:00
*However, the reception for entering the garden is until 16:00.
Mondays, the day after a holiday stipulated in the Act on National Holidays, December 29th to January 3rd
Available (30 units)
From JR/Kintetsu Kuwana Station, get off at City Loop Bus Tamachi and walk 10 minutes.
Approximately 20 minutes by car from Kuwana IC on the Higashi-Meihan Expressway
Approximately 15 minutes by car from Isewangan Expressway Wangan "Kuwana IC"
| Work name | Year-end tradition |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Tee-kun |
| Shooting date and time | 2023/12/24 14:41 |
| Photographer's comment | This is the Ise Daikagura from Masuda Shrine KuwanaCity. Every year on December 24th, they return to Kuwana from their travels and perform the Daikagura. This is a scene of the interaction between the lion dance and the clown. It's humorous and fun to watch. |
| Shooting location | 155 Tayu KuwanaCity Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | Ise Grand Kagura |
Masuda Shrine
0594-73-2788
・Get off at JR/Kintetsu "Kuwana Station", take a Sanko bus bound for "Neopolis" or "Oyamada Danchi", and walk from "Tayu" for about 3 minutes.
・About 10 minutes by car from Higashi-Meihan Expressway "Kuwana IC" or "Kuwana Higashi IC"
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| Work name | The Milky Way seen from Michise Beach |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Toshitaka |
| Shooting date and time | 2024/03/09 05:00 |
| Photographer's comment | I photographed the Milky Way in March at nagashima Beach on KihokuTown in Kihoku-cho, Mie Prefecture. I checked the direction and time the Milky Way would appear in advance, and started taking pictures between 4am and 5am. It was difficult to see with the naked eye, but I was glad that it was clearly visible through the lens. There were a few clouds that day, but that didn't prevent me from taking pictures. There were also many people around taking pictures of the starry sky. nagashima in HigashiKishu is a wonderful place where you can see beautiful sunrises and nature, but also beautiful stars and the Milky Way at night. |
| Shooting location | Higashinagashima, Kihoku-cho, KihokuTown nagashima |
| Work name | quartet |
|---|---|
| Photographer | san |
| Shooting date and time | 2024/03/03 08:44 |
| @sansan_3737 | |
| Photographer's comment | The title "Quartet" came to me when I saw the blue of the sky, the white of the snow-capped Suzuka Mountains, the green of the trees, and the pink of the plum orchard. |
| Shooting location | Kanae, Fujiwara-InabeCity Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | Inabe Agricultural Park Plum Festival will open on Friday, February 23, 2024. |
InabeCity Agricultural Park Bairin Park
0594-46-8377
9：00～16：00
15.8km (about 25 minutes) from Tokai Kanjo Expressway "Daian IC"
26.1km (about 50 minutes) from Higashi-Meihan Expressway “Kuwana IC”
18.4km (about 30 minutes) from Meishin Expressway "Sekigahara IC"
| Work name | Is this what twilight feels like? |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Utatamamaru |
| Shooting date and time | 2024/02/29 21:31 |
| @74__oooe | |
| Photographer's comment | My son is one and a half years old. When I said, "Yes, twilight!" he had an indescribable look on his face. I snapped a picture with the beautiful flowers in the background. |
| Shooting location | Kasamatsu Town, Matsusaka MatsusakaCity, Mie Prefecture |
| Articles related to this photo | Kasamatsu Kawazu Sakura Road is a spectacular view in spring! Introducing the flowering period, parking lot, and photo points |
[Flowers] Kasamatsu Kawazu Sakura Road
Late February to early March
Kasamatsu Town "Kawazu Sakura Road" agricultural waterway and along city roads
0598-56-7905
can be
From Matsusaka Station, take the Suzuno Oto bus "Mikumo Matsusaka Line" and get off at "Tenpaku (rotating field)" (approx. 30 minutes), then walk for 25 minutes.
Approximately 20 minutes from Ise Expressway “Isshi Ureshino IC”
| Work name | Kawazu cherry blossoms and Japanese white-eye |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Mie daughter |
| Shooting date and time | 2024/03/02 15:16 |
| Photographer's comment | Kawazu cherry trees are planted in ForestParkofMiePrefecture. It was a cold day in March with falling snow, but there were occasional clear skies with blue skies. A Japanese white-eye was sucking nectar from the flowers with all its might. |
| Shooting location | 7181 Chigusa, Komono-cho KomonoTown Mie Prefecture |
ForestParkofMiePrefecture
059-394-2350
free
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New year holiday season
30 minutes by car from Higashi-Meihan Expressway Yokkaichi Interchange
How was it?
Above, we have introduced 17 works that unfortunately missed out on winning.
Thank you to everyone who applied! The deadline for the current photo contest is July 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 ♪
