Stroll through the merchant town of Matsusaka. I changed into a Matsusaka cotton kimono and took a trip back in time♪: Ai Yamamoto's Mietabi! Matsusaka edition
掲載日：2018.09.03
Take a stroll through MatsusakaCity, a city rich in history and culture, wearing a Matsusaka cotton kimono. Visit sightseeing spots that can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages, including the classic Matsuzaka Castle Ruins and GojobanYashiki, as well as the new landmark, Gosho Sho Pocket Park. Not just Matsusaka beef! ! Actress Ai Yamamoto, who is from Mie Prefecture, explores the charm of Matsusaka by experiencing the Matsusaka Stroll, which can be enjoyed not only by tourists from outside the prefecture but also by locals.
Actress Ai Yamamoto from Mie Prefecture travels around Mie Prefecture! This is a travel report article that introduces in his own writing what he ``saw, heard, and felt'' by visiting tourist spots in Mie Prefecture himself.
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This time we came to MatsusakaCity!
Matsusaka MatsusakaCity is known for its Matsusaka beef, but it is actually a city that has produced many nationally famous merchants, and you can see the townscape full of elegance.
This time, I would like to fully enjoy Matsusaka, a charming city full of history and culture!
There are many sightseeing maps about MatsusakaCity and Mie Prefecture available here, as well as guidebooks in various languages in addition to Japanese, and many foreigners have visited.
It is a facility full of information where you can thoroughly listen to tourist information and highlights of Matsusaka. Instead of just planning a trip, it would be great to just casually visit Matsusaka and have them guide you to tourist spots that match the season!
[MatsusakaCity Tourist Information Center]
Address: 507-2 Kyomachi MatsusakaCity
Phone number 0598-23-7771
Business hours 9:00-18:00
Access Immediately after getting off at JR/Kintetsu “Matsuzaka” station (Exit: JR side)
Here, you can try on a kimono made from Matsusaka cotton, which is characterized by its indigo dyed color and striped pattern.
The kimono you can rent is easy to put on, and I was able to put it on in just 3 minutes! Not only was it fast, but it was also extremely comfortable and I had a great time.
*The Kimono Rental Center is closed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. However, you can rent it at Yahataya next door.
Kimono rentals are reasonably priced at 3,000 yen for 3 hours, and they have a wide selection of not only women's clothing but also men's clothing.
There are many types of kimono, and they all have different patterns and colors, so you'll be spoiled for choice!
Another nice feature is that you can take your time choosing which kimono to wear.
It seems that many people like it because it is a design that can be matched by anyone, young or old!
In addition to family and friends, why not wear it with your loved ones, such as taking a walk in Matsusaka Momen with your significant other?
[Yahataya Kimono Rental Center (dressing room)]
Address: 589-1 Hinocho MatsusakaCity
Phone number 0598-21-0551
Business hours 11:00-18:00
Closed Thursday
Access: Approximately 7 minutes walk from JR/Kintetsu Matsusaka Station
The first place we headed to was the new landmark "Goshan Pocket Park" that was just opened in 2016!
The symbolic presence of this place is this lion statue.
In fact, it was donated as a symbol that connects the history and future of the Mitsui family and MatsusakaCity.
Regarding the Mitsui family, MitsuiOutletPark and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation are familiar to everyone. All of these were built by the Mitsui family, including TakatoshiMitsui, who was originally from Matsusaka.
The Lion Statue was modeled after the lion statue under Nelson's Column in London's Trafalgar Square, and it is said that your wishes will come true if you ride on its back.
Because she was wearing a kimono, I couldn't actually straddle her, so I patted her on the head instead!
May your wishes come true.
Matsuzaka Castle was built in 1588 by Ujisato Gamo, a master castle builder.
The stone walls and cherry blossoms go well together and are said to be popular among locals. The cherry blossoms here at the Matsuzaka Castle ruins are said to be lit up at night!
The illuminated cherry blossoms have a very magical atmosphere, and are said to have a different beauty than during the day. You can feel the remnants of the main castle in the stable stone walls, and as you walk around the vast grounds, you can almost hear the sounds of the days when it was a bustling castle town.
Although I wasn't able to see everything this time, I heard that you can get a panoramic view of the city of Matsusaka from the castle ruins, and even see the Nagaya GojobanYashiki.
Admission to the Matsuzaka Castle Ruins is free, so you can just pop in for a walk. You can also take a walk with your children. It's also good to come sightseeing with your family. It's also great to enjoy the night view with your lover.
Please enjoy the Matsuzaka Castle ruins from various angles♪
*If you want to enjoy the whole area, we recommend wearing sneakers as there are some hills.
[Matsuzaka Castle Ruins (Matsuzaka Park)]
AddressTonomachi MatsusakaCity
Phone number 0598-53-4196 (MatsusakaCity Tourism Exchange Division)
Access: Approximately 15 minutes from Ise Expressway “Matsuzaka” IC
GojobanYashiki is a quaint samurai residence where the Kishu feudal retainers who were entrusted with guarding the castle lived.
It is still used as a residence, and some parts of the mansion are open to the public for free.
GojobanYashiki is a very photogenic scenery, and you can also take pictures of it on Instagram, which is currently trending.
It was such a wonderful place that you could feel as if you had traveled back in time no matter where you walked!
[GojobanYashiki]
Address: 1385 Tonomachi MatsusakaCity
Phone number 0598-26-5174
Opening hours 10:00-16:00
Closed on Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday), New Year holidays
Access: Approximately 20 minutes from Ise Expressway “Matsuzaka” IC
That's when I came to this Japanese confectionery shop, Tatsumido.
Tatsumido, which is particular about making each item by hand, carries a wide variety of sweets, including Japanese sweets with motifs of local specialties.
The moment I put it in my mouth, the sweetness of the elegant bean paste suddenly spread and I felt very happy♪
A gentle sweetness pervades my body after so much walking.
This is "Mo-chan Manju".
It is a deep-fried manju with a chewy and fragrant skin made with Ise sweet potatoes, and the inside is stuffed with strained bean paste and Matsusaka beef shigureni. A collaboration between Matsusaka beef and Japanese sweets. The novelty of this bun is fun!
This deliciousness is irresistible! (lol)
This is a bell-shaped monaka that was loved by MotooriNorinaga great figure in Matsusaka.
There are two types: one with grained bean paste made from Hokkaido-produced azuki beans, and the other with yuzu bean paste made with home-grown yuzu!
This is Tatsumido's famous confectionery, where you can fully enjoy the sweetness of the bean paste.
Everyone welcomed me kindly and warmly, and we had a great time chatting with each other.
During the interview, there were many customers visiting the shop, and it was very impressive to see them all smiling as they chose Japanese sweets. You can buy as little as one piece, and there are table seats inside the store, so it's perfect for a break during a wandering trip.
It was a wonderful place to take a break and take a breather. Thank you for the delicious Japanese sweets!
[Tatsumi-do]
Address 2172 Honmachi MatsusakaCity
Phone number 0598-21-1337
Official URL http://tatsumido.jp
Business hours 8:00-19:00
Closed on Wednesday
Access: Approximately 15 minutes from Ise Expressway “Matsuzaka” IC
When I was in high school, I went to a high school in Matsusaka, and I usually just casually walk around MatsusakaCity, but on this trip, I saw many scenes of Matsusaka that I didn't know about.
Through this project, I was able to learn a lot of aspects of Matsusaka that I didn't know about. I started to like Matsusaka even more!
When you come to Matsusaka, why not eat delicious food, experience history, and be healed?
<Ai Yamamoto Profile>
Born in 1995, from Mie Prefecture. She made her debut as an actress in the 2016 drama ``Tokyo Joshi Zukan''. After that, he appeared in TV dramas such as ``Mystery Live'' series (16-17) and ``Detective Story'' (18), and made his first regular appearance in a drama series in ``Todome no Kiss'' (18). ``Your Bird Sings'' (2018) will be her first film appearance, and she has many films in the pipeline. In addition to her acting career, she has appeared on Mie Television's information program ``Very Wakudoki! He is active in many activities, such as appearing as a reporter on the ``High Five! Mie'' corner of ``High Five!
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