These are the 6 major attractions of Mie! Introducing popular spots all at once♪

1. “IseJingu” is a place you should visit at least once in your life, and “Kumano Kodo” is a pilgrimage route registered as a World Heritage Site.

IseJingu was once the pinnacle of all shrines in Japan, and many Japanese people wished to visit at least once in their lifetime.
Nowadays, it is visited by people from all over the world, including heads of state from various countries during IseShimaSummit.

Around the winter solstice, the morning sun shining in the center of UjibashiBridge 's torii gate is mysterious. The gates open from 5 a.m., so we recommend visiting early in the morning. If you visit the shrine while bathing in the morning sun, your soul will be further purified.

After visiting IseJingu, we took a walk around the old town.

On the stone pavement along the IseJingu River from Uji UjibashiBridge, which is the entrance to Naiku of Ise Grand Shrine, there are restaurants, souvenir shops, long-established confectionery shops, travel inns, etc., called `` Oharai-Machi', which recreates the old townscape. There is a Monzen town. In the middle is Okage-yokocho.
With over 60 shops lined up, every day is as lively as a festival, making it a popular spot among Japanese people. You'll be spoiled for choice with the long-established Japanese sweets and adorable Japanese miscellaneous goods that have long been used as travel souvenirs.

Kumano Kodo is a world heritage site and one of the rare roads in the world.
Kumano Kodo Iseji, located in Mie Prefecture, is a prayer path taken by people visiting the Kumano Sanzan from IseJingu.

The road is so famous that the saying, ``Seven times in Ise, three times in Kumano'' is a metaphor for the depth of faith.
There are a variety of courses to choose from, including one that overlooks the rice terraces that are said to be the best in Japan, allowing you to enjoy a variety of scenery.

The Kumanogawa course is recommended as it offers a rare experience.
Travel along the Kumano River, which is the only river pilgrimage route in the world and is registered as a World Heritage Site, on a traditional sail boat called Santanho.

You can hear the flow of the river and the sound of the wind, and feel as if you are one with nature as time moves slowly with just the power of the wind.
Get close to the towering rock walls and the sparkling emerald green color of the water.

2. [Top quality seafood & branded beef] Japanese delicacies can be found in Mie Prefecture.

The Ise, Shima, and Toba areas of Mie Prefecture have long, gentle, shallow beaches and have been known for their abundance of seafood.

The king of sea gourmet food is undoubtedly ``Ise lobster''.
You can enjoy it in a variety of ways, including lively sashimi with a subtle sweetness, charcoal-grilled with an irresistible juicy texture, and a hearty miso soup.

“Oysters” are also one of the finest ingredients you should try in Mie Prefecture.

There is an area called ``Oyster Road'' in the Uramura district TobaCity on ``Pearl Road'' that connects Toba and Shima, and there are rows of oyster shacks offering ``all-you-can-eat grilled oysters.''
It is popular because it has the triple charm of a spectacular view of the ocean, the scent of the sea, and the taste of oysters.

If you are traveling to Mie, you cannot miss Matsuzaka beef!

For Japanese people, Matsusaka beef is a brand of beef that is on par with kambe beef.
The quality of the marbling is so fine that it is called a ``work of meat art'' because carefully selected cows with excellent pedigrees are slowly grown over a long period of time. The beautiful curved marbled visuals will make your heart flutter.

It is characterized by its high-quality fat and soft sweetness that melts in the palm of your hand.Recommended dishes are the ``steak'', which is grilled to bring out the aroma of the fat, and the ``sukiyaki'', which is cooked by grilling or boiling in a shallow iron pot.
Please try it locally.

3. Iga, the hometown of ninjas, and Toba/Shima, where the ama divers live

Iga is the hometown of the Iga ninja, who were active all over Japan.

NinjaMUSEUMofIgaryu (Ninja House) is a must-visit spot in the Iga area, where a kunoichi (female ninja) will guide you through the karakuri mansion.
This is a recreation of a ninja mansion from that time, and there are various ingenuity, such as a mechanism that allows you to disappear in an instant to deceive your enemies, and he explains these with demonstrations.

The impressive ninja show using real ninja tools and ninjutsu experiences such as throwing shuriken are also popular.

You can also see people dressed in ninja costumes walking around Iga Ueno Castle and its surroundings.

There is a ``Ninja Transformation Center (Danjiri Hall)'' in Ueno Park, where Iga Ueno Castle is located, and if you change into a ninja costume and walk around the castle town, you will be able to take lots of memorable photos of your Iga-like trip.
Iga Ueno itself is a picturesque town, including Teramachi Street, which has white temple walls. It's also fun to come across gourmet food and goods related to ninjas during your stroll.

Do you know “Ama”?

A woman who dives into the sea to fish for shellfish and seaweed.
It is registered as a national intangible cultural heritage, and there are several places in Japan where ama divers can be found. The Toba/Shima area is where these rare Ama divers are most active in Japan.
The skill of catching shellfish such as abalone and turban shells and spiny lobster in just 50 seconds of free diving is amazing!

Along the beach in the Toba/Shima area, there are `` AmaHut（Amagoya）'' where Ama divers can relax.

At the ` AmaHut（Amagoya）experience,'' the ama divers who are still active today grill the shellfish they catch in the morning in a rustic hut.
You can have your seafood grilled in the hearth by a diver diver who is a professional seafood expert, so you can eat it at the perfect timing and at its most delicious.

You can receive power from the smiling grandmother Ama, and enjoy piping hot grilled fresh shellfish.
It is also popular among foreign tourists as it allows them to experience Japanese culture.

4. Flowers, the sea, autumn leaves, illuminations, etc. Mie has a series of scenic spots!

A variety of flowers bloom in the warm climate of Mie.

InabeCity Agricultural Park Plum Grove, where you can see 4,000 plum trees of 100 varieties in full bloom and a vast plum grove that looks like a patchwork carpet, has rapidly become popular as a scenic spot in recent years!

Suzuka Forest Garden, home to approximately 200 magnificent weeping plum trees, is a famous spot known only to those in the know for its plum blossoms, which herald the arrival of spring.
The fantastical beauty of the light up is also wonderful.

The eastern side of Mie Prefecture faces a long coastline, offering spectacular views of the ria coastline and the beautiful archipelago.

There is an observation footbath on the summit of Mt.Asama along the ``Ise-Shima Skyline,'' a sky-high driveway connecting Ise and Toba, where you can relax and soak in the footbath while overlooking the beautiful Ise Bay with its islands.

A footbath while admiring the spectacular view is the ultimate luxury. TheAkame48Falls Hiking Course allows you to see waterfalls of all sizes at once, and you can enjoy seasonal scenery such as fresh greenery, autumn leaves, and icefalls.

TheAkame48Falls has the meaning that if you can see all the waterfalls, your wish will come true.
Let's go on a hike to healing and power spots where you can feel plenty of negative ions! !

The illuminations of Nabananosato attract people from all over the world with their overwhelming scale and beauty.

The ``Sea of Light Clouds,'' which is most popular among couples, uses blue LEDs to create a magical atmosphere.
A crystal white arch is decorated. Will the two of you be happy if you walk through that arch? ! There is also a story.

5. Mie is full of theme parks that will satisfy both adults and children!

First, let's introduce Nagashima Spaland one of the largest amusement parks in Japan.

There are about 50 types of attractions, including thrilling machines such as the Guinness-certified super coaster "Steel Dragon 2000" and Japan's first flying coaster "Acrobat"!
It is a large leisure land that has not only an amusement park but also various facilities such as JazzDreamNagashima (outlet), jumbo seawater pool (summer only), nagashima Onsen (YuaminoShima), and Anpanman Museum (operated separately).

This is a large recreational land centered around an international racing course where big races such as the F1 Japanese GP and the Suzuka 8 Hours are held, as well as an amusement park, hotels, restaurants, etc.

The amusement park "Motopia" has more than 30 types of rides, including rides that children from 3 years old can ride by themselves and rides that allow you to complete missions while cooperating with your family and friends!

TobaAquarium has the largest number of living creatures in Japan! Full of large-scale environmental exhibits and unique shows!

It's an aquarium that you can immerse yourself in, with lots of features that will satisfy everyone from children to adults.
In addition to seeing Japan's only dugong, you can also see animals such as capybaras, fishing cats, and small-clawed otters.

If you are traveling to the Shima area, don't miss "ShimaSpainVillage".

A reproduction of the exotic Spanish townscape.
It is a large leisure land with attractions, entertainment, restaurants, and shops, consisting of three facilities: the theme park "ShimaSpainVillage," the resort hotel "ShimaSpainVillage," and the natural hot spring "Himawari no Yu."

6. A souvenir from Mie that you'll want to take home with you.

Pearls are gemstones that bring out the elegance and neatness of women. It is a well-known versatile piece of jewelry that can be worn on various occasions such as weddings, funerals, etc.

Mikimoto Pearl Island is a mysterious gemstone that is produced within the body of a shellfish, and MikimotoPearlIsland is where KokichiMikimoto, the founder of Mikimoto Pearl, succeeded in cultivating pearls for the first time in the world.
The entire island is a tourist destination, and there are plenty of things to see, including a collection of antique jewelry at the Pearl Museum, a diver dive show, and power spots.

In Okage IseJingu Okage-yokocho, the ``maneki cat'' is a symbol of prosperous business and a lucky charm.It is said that during the 1700s and 1800s, when pilgrimages to Ise became popular, people would visit Ise in place of their husbands who were unable to attend due to illness. There are many cute and beneficial goods for sale with the motif of ``Okage Inu''.
Please enjoy it as a memory of your trip.

“Iga Kumihimo” has been popular in Mie since ancient times.

It is a traditional craft that has been passed down since ancient times, with beautifully dyed, colorful silk threads intertwined one by one to create a unique taste.It has rapidly become popular since it was featured in the movie ``Your Name.'' did.
Traditional techniques are sublimated into modern items such as straps, keychains, and earrings.

Above, we have fully introduced the six major attractions of Mie.

In addition to this, Mie Prefecture has many other attractions!
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