Enjoy a day trip to MinamiiseTown! Try the Sachimeguri Observatory stamp rally!

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◆Sachimeguri Observatory Stamp Rally
[Event period] October 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021
[Inquiries] MinamiiseTown Tourism Association
TEL: 0599-66-1717

While traveling to MinamiiseTown via Prefectural Route 169 (Sunny Road), we discovered a beautiful place with beautiful autumn leaves (a resting place with an arbor beyond the pearl salt store)! I got off the car and was able to see beautiful mountains. The weather is perfect and I'm excited about the auspicious trip.

First, go to MinamiiseTown Tourism Association. I received a pamphlet for today's purpose, ``Stamp Rally.'' Mr. Hara from the Tourism Association gave us detailed instructions on how to hold a stamp rally.

In this stamp rally, participants collect stamps by visiting four of the seven observation decks in MinamiiseTown: ``Nakanoiso'', ``Akebono'', ``Kasaragi'', and ``Miejima''.
Stamps for the remaining observation decks “Nankai,” “Nirahama,” and “Tachibana” are available at the tourist association, so you can stamp them on the spot! Each observation deck stamp has its own story and is fun to collect.

Let's aim for the observation deck right away! I'd like to go, but today's lunch is barbecue!
First, I stopped by Gyusei in front of the tourist office to buy some meat for lunch. ``Gyusei'' has been a butcher for 50 years, selling Kuroge Wagyu beef and Kuroge Wagyu offal, and is popular among locals.

When I look at the showcase, I get confused about what to buy. I asked the shop staff what meat they recommend for barbecue, and I bought Kuroge Wagyu beef short ribs and Kuroge Wagyu offal with homemade miso sauce.


[Gyusei]
Address: 3913 Gokashoura, Minamiise-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie MinamiiseTown
Inquiries: 0599-66-0543
Business hours: 9:30-19:00
Closed on Tuesdays (open on public holidays)
Access: Approximately 30 minutes from Ise Expressway Tamaki IC via Prefectural Route 169 (Sunny Road)
Website: https://gyusei.thebase.in

As I drove west on Route 260 towards the observatory, I found some interesting panels. It was a shop called ``Naizeshizenmura''. The refreshingly colored angel wings are wonderful!
Naturally, we took a quick photo. Let's upload it to Instagram!

The shop sells various products such as mandarin oranges and original juices, and I bought Naizeshizen Village's original juice, refreshing seminole and mandarin oranges, for lunch.

Mr. Yamade, the village chief of Naizeshizen Village, is a very friendly person, and he taught us in detail about mandarin oranges, a specialty of MinamiiseTown.
In Naizeshizen Village, you can pick mandarin oranges for a limited time, and they also sell local specialties, so be sure to stop by.


[Naizeshizen Village]
Address: 1537-8 Uchinose, Minamiise-cho, naize MinamiiseTown
Inquiries: 0599-67-8100
Business hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed on Thursdays (open on public holidays)
Parking lot: Approximately 30 spaces
Access: Approximately 40 minutes from Ise Expressway Tamaki IC via Prefectural Route 169 (Sunny Road)
Website: http://www.naize.net

I came to "Nakanoiso Observation Deck", the main observation deck tour of this trip. You can overlook Niewan Bay, and the real pleasure of the intricate ria coastline and the view of the emerald green sea are the best! The Nakanoiso Observation Deck is also known as a spot where you can see a beautiful sunset.

I got my first stamp on the pamphlet I received from MinamiiseTown Tourism Association! Is the image on the Nakanoiso Observation Deck (exclusive) stamp a shell? Scallops? This will be revealed later in the afternoon. Stamp pamphlets are also available in the box at Nakanoiso Observation Deck.

[Nakanoiso Observation Deck]
Address: Kiragaura, Minamiise-cho, tashikaraura MinamiiseTown
Inquiries: MinamiiseTown Tourism Association 0599-66-1717
Parking lot: Approximately 20 cars
Access: Approximately 50 minutes from Ise Expressway Tamaki IC via Prefectural Route 169 (Sunny Road)
(or about 45 minutes via Prefectural Route 22)

Next is lunch at Machikane! Today's big fun is the barbecue.
I made a reservation at Ukishima Park in advance, so the BBQ house was ready. Come on, let's eat MinamiiseTown 's specialties and fresh seafood!

Let me introduce you to today's menu. Finish off your morning with carpaccio made by slicing half the body of a farmed sea bream. The other half is baked in foil. The ingredients are luxurious, including MinamiiseTown 's famous cypress shellfish, Kuroge Wagyu beef offal, short ribs, tongue, and vegetables.

I snacked on some sea bream carpaccio while it was cooking. MinamiiseTown. Aquaculture technology is also advanced, and you can enjoy delicious red sea bream all year round.

Fresh seafood! Kuroge Wagyu beef! Grilling with charcoal is much more delicious than cooking with gas or electricity. As expected of far infrared rays effect! The smell of the food gradually cooking over the charcoal flame whets your appetite.

I'll take it. First, let's take the shellfish. This shell is the image on the Nakanoiso Observation Deck stamp! ? Its official name is ``Hiougi,'' but because it swims by opening and closing its shell, the locals call it ``Appa-gai.''

Grilled sea bream in foil is also ready. It's so fresh that it's delicious even with just the black pepper seasoning, and the meat is plump and chewy. It will melt in your mouth. Barbecue is truly the ultimate luxury!

[Ukishima Park Nantou]
Address: 370 Michikata, MinamiiseTown MinamiiseTown
Inquiries: 0596-77-1555
Business hours: All year round (may be temporarily closed due to circumstances)
Reservation time: April to September 9:00 to 17:00 October to March 8:00 to 18:00
Price: BBQ house
For 6 people 1,200 yen/1 hour
For 12 people 1,800 yen/1 hour
*Facility usage fee only
*Please prepare your own ingredients, charcoal, etc.

Parking lot: Approximately 20 cars
Access: Approximately 40 minutes via Prefectural Route 22 from Ise Expressway Tamaki IC
Others: Facilities: Cottage/Auto campsite
HP: http://www.amigo2.ne.jp/~ukishima/index.htm

With my stomach full, I headed to the Ukishima Park Observation Deck, which is managed by Ukishima Park Nanto. This observation deck is a secret spot that can only be accessed by customers using Ukishima Park Nanto. Be enchanted by the beautiful scenery of the sea and mountains!

Now, let's go back to the stamp rally and this time go to the Akebono Observation Deck. Enjoy the beauty of Shang Bay and the dynamic view of the Pacific Ocean. I need to get the stamp before I forget. The fun picture was a spiny lobster that can also be caught in MinamiiseTown.

Next is Kasaragi Observatory. The scenery here is a little different than before! I'm happy to be able to see the unique ria coastline of Ise-Shima. Please note that the Kasaragi Observation Deck stamp is located at the Miejima Observation Deck. By the way, the pattern is "sea bream".

The last stop is Miejima Observation Deck. Because Kasaragi Pond looks heart-shaped, it was designated as a sacred place for lovers in 2015 and is known as the ``Heart Cove.'' The Akebono, Kasaragi, and Miejima observation decks are all located within UguraPark, so you can explore them without spending much time getting around.

A monument to the lover's sacred place located at Miejima Viewpoint. It is shaped like a heart, and there is a theory that if you ring it with your lover or husband and wife, your relationship will become even better (lol). There is also a heart-shaped love key corner, so we recommend purchasing a heart-shaped love key and pledging your love to each other. (Please contact the tourist association for sales locations in town)

Don't forget to stamp it. Here you can get stamps for two observation decks: "Miejima" and "Kasaragi". The design of Miejima is cute, with MinamiiseTown 's official character Taimy and a heart monument drawn on it! Taimi is the result of the marriage of a sea bream farmed in MinamiiseTown and a local specialty mandarin orange! It's even in the pamphlet! There it is!

I am very satisfied with the complete stamps. I think I'll go back from Kisei ouchiyama IC on my way home. On the way home, I stopped by Uoyoshi to buy some souvenirs. The owner told me about his recommended product, and I purchased ``Kiri Utsubo Dried Fish'' (1,080 yen including tax).

Uoyoshi-san from Tenhihimono also has sun-dried fish such as Kamasu no Hibi (1,080 yen including tax) and whole dried horse mackerel (540 yen including tax).

[Fishyoshi]
Address: 725 toguu, Minamiise-cho MinamiiseTown
Inquiries: 0596-72-1358
Access: Approximately 40 minutes from Kisei Expressway "Kise ouchiyama" IC
Business hours: 8:00-17:00
Closed: Saturday

On the way to the Kisei Expressway's Kisei ouchiyama IC on National Route 260, I took a detour to see a mural painted on the breakwater of kamisakiura that Mr. Uoyoshi had told me about. This is a large-scale mural measuring 5 meters in height and 10 meters in width, created by world-renowned artist YohNagao from MinamiiseTown 's ``abundance and beauty of nature.'' Jump with joy!

[kamisakiura Mural]
Address: Kamimaura, Minamiise-cho, kamisakiura-gun MinamiiseTown
Inquiries: 0599-66-1717 (MinamiiseTown Tourism Association)
Access: Approximately 20 minutes from Kisei Expressway "Kisei ouchiyama" IC

I wanted to see the sunset at kamisakiura, but unfortunately there were too many clouds so I had to give up.
But today I was happy because I enjoyed the stamp rally all day in MinamiiseTown and ate delicious food.
There are so many things I learned and discovered! It was a very fun trip.
At the ``Sachimeguri Observatory Stamp Rally'' held in MinamiiseTown, if you press the required stamps and apply, you will be entered into a lottery to win special products. I'll apply as soon as I get home!

[Sachimeguri Observatory Stamp Rally]
Event period: October 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021
Contact MinamiiseTown Tourism Association
TEL: 0599-66-1717

Out of the seven observation decks in MinamiiseTown, stamp 4 of them (Akebono, Kasaragi, Nakanoiso, Miejima) and choose one prize from prizes A to D to be included in the postcard. Complete your application by filling out the information and mailing or bringing it to the Minamiise Tourism Association. A chance to win gorgeous prizes such as exquisite Ise tuna, Ise red sea bream, and cute Taimi goods!