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Autumn leaves, cherry blossoms, plum blossoms! A large collection of photogenic photo spots in Mie!

掲載日：2020.11.06

Introducing photogenic spots in Mie. What is important on Instagram is the “look”. Whether it's scenery or food, you want to post nicer and more attractive photos. This time we will be featuring spots that are Instagrammable. Please find a place where you would like to post your page.

name

InabeCity Agricultural Park Eco Welfare Square

address

3071 Kanae, Fujiwaramachi, InabeCity 511-0501

telephone number

0594-46-8377

Official URL

http://www.inabe-nougyoukouen.com/

business hours

<Eco welfare plaza> 8:30-17:00
<Agricultural Restaurant Fural> 11:00-14:00
<Park Golf Course> 9:00-16:00

Access by car

17.1km (about 25 minutes) from Tokai Kanjo Expressway "Daian IC"
27.2km (approx. 50 minutes) from Higashi-Meihan Expressway “Kuwana IC”
19.2km (about 30 minutes) from Meishin Expressway “Sekigahara IC”

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The Inabe Plum Festival is held at Bairin Park every March. The recommended photo spot is the view from the observation deck. When you look down on the plum grove from above, you'll see a patchwork of colorful plum blossoms spread out below you. Against the backdrop of the snow-covered Suzuka Mountains in early spring, a gradation of red and white colors Bairin Park, and the gentle scent of plum blossoms welcomes visitors.

name

Research cultivation farm Suzuka Forest Garden (Akatsuka Botanical Garden)

address

151-2 SuzukaCity 519-0315

telephone number

059-371-1777

Official URL

https://www.akatsuka.gr.jp/group/suzuka/

Fee

700 yen to 1,700 yen
*Admission fee varies depending on the flowering situation.

business hours

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.

holiday

We will be open seven days a week during this period.

parking

Free parking
・About 200 regular passenger cars
・Bus parking available

Access by public transportation

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.

Access by car

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)

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The scenery of weeping plum blossoms in full bloom against the backdrop of the Suzuka foothills is breathtaking! Approximately 200 famous weeping plum trees have been collected from all over Japan over the years, and they have been built by master craftsmen in Japan. The magnificent plum trees, including Ten no Ryu, which is estimated to be over 100 years old and is thought to be Japan's oldest weeping kimono tree, are a sight to behold. Not only is it beautiful during the day, but the illumination at night is also fantastic. The andon-shaped lights placed at your feet gently illuminate the plum trees.

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Iga Ueno Castle

address

106 Ueno Marunouchi IgaCity 518-0873

telephone number

0595-21-3148

Official URL

http://igaueno-castle.jp/

Fee

Adult 600 yen (500 yen)
Children 300 yen (250 yen)
Prices in parentheses are for groups of 30 or more people.

business hours

9:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:45)

holiday

Year-end (December 29th to December 31st)

parking

There are approximately 500 cars in the vicinity (charges apply)

Access by public transportation

・Approximately 8 minutes walk from Iga Railway "Ueno City Station"

Access by car

・Approximately 10 minutes north by car from Meihan National Highway "Ueno Higashi IC"
・Approximately 10 minutes west by car from Nakase IC on the Meihan National Highway

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LakeShorenji is surrounded by mountains. Spring is when cherry blossoms bloom along the lake, creating a beautiful contrast between the blue surface of the lake and the pink color of the cherry blossoms. The red bridge also stands out against the surface of the lake and is very photogenic. Take a quiet walk and relax at a cafe by the lake. You can also go fruit picking at LakeShorenji Tourist Village near the lake. You can enjoy strawberry picking from January to May, and grape picking from late July to October. Enjoy freshly picked juicy fruit.

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MaruyamaSenmaida

address

Maruyama KumanoCity

telephone number

0597-97-1113

Official URL

https://www.maruyamasenmaida.jp/

parking

Free parking available

Access by public transportation

Approximately 30 minutes by car from JR KumanoCity Station

Access by car

Approximately 40 minutes by car from Kumano Odomari IC

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MaruyamaSenmaida has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 rice terraces. It is also said to have the best rice terrace scenery in Japan. The paddy fields filled with water in the spring, the lush rice growing in the summer, the golden ears of rice ripening in the autumn, and the land harvested from rice in the winter show off their seasonal colors. The spectacular view from the observation deck is sure to move anyone to their core. There are approximately 1,340 small rice fields stacked on top of each other, so much so that it is said that ``I thought one rice field was missing, but it was hidden under the shade.''

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Yokoyama Observatory (Yokoyama Sky Cafe Terrace) / MiradorShima

address

875-20 ShimaCity cho, Shima-shi 517-0501

telephone number

0599-46-0570

Official URL

http://www.kanko-shima.com/html/search_det.php?no=20150327032317

parking

Yes
・28 parking spaces on the mountain (23 general spaces, 3 Omoiyari spaces, 2 spaces for people with disabilities)
*This is the parking lot closest to the observation deck. As the number is limited, restrictions may apply during busy times. Please note.

・Sozo no Mori parking lot (36 general spaces, 2 Omoiyari spaces, 2 spaces for people with disabilities, 3 buses)
*This is the parking lot under the observation deck. To reach the observation deck, please use the sidewalk next to the Yokoyama Visitor Center and walk up. (About 15 minutes walk)

*Please wear clothes and shoes that are easy to move in as there are slopes and stairs.
*We do not recommend use by people who are not feeling well or have physical disabilities. Please use the mountaintop parking lot.

Access by public transportation

10 minutes by taxi from Kintetsu Ugata Station or 40 minutes walk from Kintetsu Shima Yokoyama Station

Access by car

Approximately 40 minutes from Ise Nishi IC
*The road to the mountain top parking lot (the closest parking lot to the observatory) is narrow, so please be careful of oncoming vehicles and drive slowly.
*Microbuses can enter the mountaintop parking lot, but they can only get on and off, not park.
*Medium-sized and large-sized buses are not allowed to enter the mountaintop parking lot. Please park at the bus parking lot in the Sosou-no-Mori parking lot and take the sidewalk (about 15 minutes walk) to the observation deck.

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An observation deck that offers a panoramic view of the 60 ojima floating in Ago Bay and the peninsula that juts out over and over again. From a height of 140 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a spectacular view that boasts one of the most beautiful ria coastlines in Japan. The view overlooking Ago Bay to the south is one of the most spectacular in Ise-Shima. There are observation decks 1 to 3 along the ridge, and there are walking trails, making it perfect for hiking and trekking.

name

Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple)

address

Inside Efutami Okitama Futamiokitama-JinjaShirine IseCity

telephone number

0596-43-2020

Official URL

https://futamiokitamajinja.org/

parking

Click here for the location of the free parking lot (Google Maps) https://goo.gl/UN7fIo

Access by public transportation

・15 minutes walk from JR FutamiuraBeach Station
・About 20 minutes by bus bound for "Toba" from JR IseCity Station or Kintetsu Ujiyamada Station, get off at "Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) Higashiguchi" and walk 5 minutes.

Access by car

・About 3 minutes from Ise Futami Toba Line Futami JCT
・About 10 minutes from Ise Expressway Ise IC

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Meoto Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) is famous as a power spot for marriage. It has been known since ancient times as a place of worship at sunrise, and is said to be a sacred place where the gods approach. From May to July, you can see the sunrise from between Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple). Especially on sunny days around the summer solstice, where you can see the sunrise over the back of Mt. Fuji, it is crowded with many photographers and worshipers. Nighttime is recommended from November to January. You can see the full moon from between Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple). Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) has been known as a sunrise worship place since ancient times.

name

Ise Shima Skyline

address

IseCity-Mt.Asama-TobaCity

telephone number

0596-22-1810

Official URL

http://www.iseshimaskyline.com/

Fee

[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

business hours

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

holiday

Open all year round

parking

Free 100 units

Access by car

・Approximately 5 minutes from Ise Expressway "Ise Nishi IC" toward Naiku

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The magnificent panorama of Ise Bay is spectacular! There is also an observation footbath on the observation deck, and you can enjoy the spectacular view while soaking in the footbath. In the vast 150,000 square meter garden at the top of the mountain, you can enjoy seasonal flowers such as Asaguma Nanakusa and Jingu Azalea, and there are also hammocks and walking trails. You can see the magnificent panorama of Ise Bay, the Chubu Centrair International Airport, and on clear days, the majestic mountain range called the Japan Alps and Mt. Fuji in the distance.

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TheAkame48Falls

address

861-1 NabariCity-cho, Nabari-shi 518-0469

telephone number

0595-63-3004

Official URL

http://www.akame48taki.com/

Fee

Valley conservation fee: 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for children
Free for those with a disability certificate or rehabilitation certificate (500 yen for accompanying person)
*Combined admission fee for entering the valley and the aquarium

business hours

[April-November] 8:30-17:00
[December-March] 9:00-16:30

holiday

December 28th - December 31st
Thursdays from January to the second week of March (open on holidays)

parking

300 cars (total free parking from April 20, 2024)

Access by public transportation

・10 minutes by bus from Kintetsu "Akameguchi Station" and get off at "Akame Falls"

Access by car

・Approximately 20 km from the Meihan National Highway “Hari IC” from the Osaka area
・Approximately 25 km from the Meihan National Highway “Ueno IC” from the Nagoya area

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TheAkame48Falls beautiful art piece of nature created by numerous waterfalls connected upstream of the Takigawa River. You can enjoy forest bathing full of negative ions and the scenery that changes with the seasons: wild cherry blossoms, Japanese cypress, and azaleas in spring, fresh greenery in early summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy landscapes and ice falls in winter. The length of the promenade is approximately 4 kilometers. The mysterious nature of Akame has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, Top 100 Forests for Forest Bathing, and Top 100 Walks, and the elegant harmony of colors and sounds created by the trees, mountain streams, and waterfalls that weave through the valley is a natural setting. It makes it more enjoyable.

name

Doro-kyoGorge (Dorohaccho)

address

519-5411 Kizuro, Kiwacho KumanoCity

telephone number

0597-89-4111

Official URL

http://kumano-kankou.com/?page_id=445

Access by public transportation

Approximately 45 minutes by bus bound for Soryuso from JR Kisei Main Line KumanoCity Station, then approximately 30 minutes by water jet boat after getting off at Doro Ohashi.

Access by car

Approximately 1 hour from Kumano Odomari IC

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A large gorge designated as a national special place of scenic beauty. The beauty of its mysterious waters has been known to the world since ancient times, and you will be overwhelmed by the large canyon, which has remained untouched by its ancient nature. Rough cliffs and huge rocks. The river is a mysterious emerald green. In autumn, the contrast with the autumn leaves is stunning. In May, the azaleas are in full bloom, clinging to the cliffs. You can sightsee from a jet boat. It is also a national natural monument with the name ``Dorohaccho.''

name

`` Nabananosato'' Nabana no Sato A theme park of flowers, greenery, and food

address

270 Komae Urushibatake, nagashima KuwanaCity cho, Kuwana 511-1144

telephone number

0594-41-0787

Official URL

https://www.nagashima-onsen.co.jp/nabana/index.html

Fee

https://www.nagashima-onsen.co.jp/nabana/index.html
Please see the official website for details.

business hours

Subject to change depending on season and day of the week.
Please see the official website for details.

holiday

There are fluctuations. Please see the official website for details.

parking

Approximately 5,700 units / Free

Access by public transportation

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

Access by car

About 10 minutes from Higashi-Meihan Expressway “nagashima IC” or
Approximately 10 minutes from Isewangan Expressway “Wangan nagashima IC”

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The illuminations of Nabananosato attract people from all over the world with their overwhelming scale and beauty. One of the most famous is the 200 meter long tunnel of light. Walk through the corridor, surrounded by gentle light. You can enjoy a variety of flowers and trees throughout the four seasons, and the wide grounds are filled with flowers such as tulips, dahlias, cosmos, and roses, and the illumination of the autumn leaves is breathtakingly beautiful.

name

GozaishoRopeway

address

Yunoyama KomonoTown, Mie-gun, 510-1233

telephone number

059-392-2261

Official URL

https://www.gozaisho.co.jp/

Fee

Ropeway round trip: Free for ages 0 to 3
Children (ages 4 to elementary school): 1,300 yen
Adults (junior high school students and above): 2,600 yen

business hours

April to November 9:00 to 17:00
December to March 9:00 to 16:00

holiday

Irregular holidays *In 2024, we will be closed due to facility construction work from June 28th (Friday) to July 12th (Friday), September 9th (Monday) to September 13th (Friday), and December 9th (Monday) to December 11th (Wednesday). Please note that even on normal business days, operations may be suddenly suspended due to bad weather such as strong winds and lightning.

parking

300 cars (charge for passenger cars: 1,000 yen)

Access by public transportation

[Train] Approximately 10 minutes by bus from Kintetsu Yunoyama Onsen Station. Immediately get off at the Yunoyama Onsen/ GozaishoRopeway mae bus stop.
[Highway bus (Nagoya area only)] Approximately 60 minutes by Mie Kotsu direct bus from Meitetsu Bus Center. Immediately get off at the Yunoyama Onsen/ GozaishoRopeway mae bus stop.

Access by car

Approximately 10 minutes from Komono IC on the Shin-Meishin Expressway towards Yunoyama.
Approximately 30 minutes from Yokkaichi IC on the Higashi-Meihan Expressway towards Yunoyama
[From Nagoya] Approximately 60 minutes from Nagoya Nishi IC on the Higashi-Meihan Expressway
[From Osaka] About 120 minutes from Meishin Expressway Toyonaka IC
[From Hamamatsu] About 120 minutes from Tomei Expressway Hamamatsu IC
[From Hida] 180 minutes from Hida Kiyomi IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway

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Mt.Gozaisho is the main peak of the Suzuka Mountains. Yunoyama Onsen is located at the foot of the mountain, and a world-class ropeway leads to the summit, making it a wonderful mountain park. The frost-covered trees are spectacular from January to February, and the autumn leaves are spectacular from October to November. The mountain stream has several waterfalls. It is also known for its abundance of plants, and has a rare natural environment at the foot of the mountain where a wide variety of plants from all over Japan can be observed. With an altitude of 1212m and many climbing courses, it is crowded with many climbers throughout the year.

Capture the beautiful scenery of each season on camera! Recommended model route

■Recommended model route for March
10:00 Go to Bairin Park in InabeCity Agricultural Park. The best time to take photos is in the morning!
12:00 Lunch at Aquaignis. Desserts made with seasonal strawberries are also available. You can also enjoy a day trip bath at Kataoka Onsen.
17:00 Be enchanted by the illumination of weeping plum trees at Suzuka Forest Garden.

■Recommended model route for April
10:00 Take a look at the beautiful white castle at Iga Ueno Castle. Stroll through the castle town of Iga Ueno, which has many unique buildings. NinjaMUSEUMofIgaryu is also a must-visit!
12:00 Lunch is Iga beef, a fantastic brand of beef that can only be eaten in the Iga area.
14:00 Stroll along LakeShorenji and take a break at a lakeside cafe.

■Recommended model route from May to October Part 1
09:00 Get a panoramic view of Ago Bay, where the summit will be held, at Yokoyama Observatory! You can enjoy hiking along the wooden path and enjoy different views from three observation decks.
12:30 Enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters in the Uramura area of Toba! The oyster farming rafts give off the travel feel of a fishing village.
15:30 Pass by the Ise-Shima Skyline and take a rest at the observation footbath at the top of Mt.Asama. A footbath with a spectacular view of Ise Bay.
17:00 Photograph the sunset at Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple). Sunset is around 18:30 in May, around 19:00 on the summer solstice (6/22), and around 17:00 in October. On this day, we stayed in the Toba area.

■Recommended model route for May-October Part 2
10:00 Board the Santanho. The emerald green Kumano River and the riverboat moving along in the river breeze create a picturesque image.
12:00 Enjoy "Sanma Sushi" for lunch. A local dish of healthy sanma pickled in salt and then marinated in the famous mandarin vinegar.
14:00 MaruyamaSenmaida is the time when the green rice is beautiful.

■Recommended model route for November Part 1
10:00 Board the water jet boat at Doro-kyoGorge. A time when the contrast between the emerald green river and the autumn leaves is beautiful.
12:00 Enjoy "Mehari-sushi" for lunch. It is a rice ball wrapped in pickled mustard greens and rice, and its name comes from its eye-popping deliciousness.
14:00 Enjoy the strange view of the blue Kumano Sea and the quay that looks like a demon at Onigajo.

■Recommended model route for November Part 2
10:00 Hike along the mountain stream at TheAkame48Falls. The autumn leaves and waterfalls are scenic.
12:00 Lunch is Nabari's specialty, beef soup. The soup is made with Japanese-style soy sauce and uses branded Iga beef to warm your body.
14:30 Admire the autumn leaves at LakeShorenji and take a break at a lakeside cafe.

■Recommended model route for December-February
10:00 Take GozaishoRopeway to the top of Mt.Gozaisho. If the weather conditions are right, you can see the beauty of nature's frost-covered trees blooming in the silver world!
12:00 Lunch at Aquaignis. Desserts made with seasonal strawberries are also available.
15:00 Enjoy Japan's largest fantastic illumination at Nabananosato.