Top 10 beaches in Mie Prefecture! We will introduce you to the perfect beaches for swimming, driving, sightseeing, etc.
掲載日：2021.08.04
Mie Prefecture is full of beautiful beaches! Introducing 10 beaches ShimaCity, MinamiiseTown, and KumanoCity where you can enjoy swimming and driving! You can also enjoy sea activities with sea kayaks! This is really Mie.
Mie photographer ``Fugamaru-chan'' and his partner ``Cham'' bring you information that will make you love Mie even more. This article is about the sea in Mie Prefecture.
- ① Coast where you can enjoy swimming
- GozaShirahamaBeach (ShimaCity)
- Azurihama (ShimaCity)
- OdomariBeach (KumanoCity)
- Atashika Beach (KumanoCity)
- ②Enjoy the sea while driving
- Asoura Ohashi Bridge (MinamiiseTown)
- ShichiriMihamaBeach (KumanoCity)
- Tategasaki (KumanoCity)
- ③ Spectacular ocean views that can be reached by boat
- Blue Cave (KumanoCity)
- Masaki Island (ShimaCity)
- KashikojimaEspa?aCruise (ShimaCity)
Fugamaru-chanI would like to introduce you to some of the most transparent and beautiful oceans I have photographed over the past four years!
ChamuDelicious gourmet food near the sea We will also introduce you, so please take a look until the end ♪
In this article, we will introduce three themes: (1) sea bathing, (2) driving, and (3) spectacular views that can be reached by boat.
① Coast where you can enjoy swimming
Introducing shallow beaches perfect for swimming! We will also introduce places where beach houses are located, so if you are thinking about swimming in Mie, check it out!
GozaShirahamaBeach (ShimaCity)
Gozashirahama Beach is a shallow beach with no big waves, so even children can enjoy it safely. It is a historic sea that has been certified as one of the ``100 Best Bathing Beaches'' by the Ministry of the Environment.
Iwas so moved by the fact that there is a sea in Mie that looks just like Okinawa.
Fugamaru-chan's outstanding clarity and shining emerald green appearance are breathtakingly beautiful! I love the sea so much that I have been going there every year since I was little.
A beach with a beautiful sunset
You can watch the sun setting on the horizon. During the swimming season, there are beach houses with bungalows and cottages, so we recommend spending two days and one night enjoying the sea to the fullest. *There is a beach house that is open until the end of September.
A new stylish glamping facility opens
A glamping facility called "Laguna Ise Shima" opened in July 2021. Easy access, just 1 minute walk from GozaShirahamaBeach!
Recommended for those who want to enjoy a leisurely swim in the sea for two days and one night. If you are interested, please click the link below.
GozaShirahamaBeach
0599-88-3018
Opening day: Monday, July 1, 2024
Period: July 1st (Mon) to August 31st (Sat), 2024
Paid parking available, click here for details
http://gozashirahama.com/
・60 minutes by bus bound for Goza Port from Kintetsu Ugata Station Approximately 2 minutes walk from Goza Shirahama
・About 50 minutes by car from Daini Ise Road "Shiraki IC"
Azurihama (ShimaCity)
Azurihama (Azurihama) is a shallow sandy beach that is popular for swimming in the summer. It's not too crowded even during the open sea season, making it a hidden beach spot.
Fugamaru-chanIt is located 5 minutes by car from the aforementioned GozaShirahamaBeach, and the sea boasts the same clarity.
ChamuThere is no beach house, but Free toilets and parking I'm glad it's Nanoha.
There is Godzilla in the sea! ?
Sparrow Island, an uninhabited island that looks like Godzilla, is located in the center of the beach, and from December to January you can see the sunset.
Chamu:``There's a monster!'' It made me smile to see a child so excited. If you look at Suzushima from the parking lot, it looks more like Godzilla.
A famous starry sky spot where you can see the Milky Way!
There are few city lights around the beach, so it's a famous spot where you can see the Milky Way beautifully in summer. The nearby Shima Auto Campsite holds starry sky viewing parties, so if you are interested, please see this page.
Azurihama
0599-46-0570
From Kintetsu Ugata Station, take the bus bound for Goza Port for 55 minutes and get off at Azurihamamae.
Approximately 70 minutes by car from Ise Expressway Ise Nishi IC
Recommended dinner in Shima
After enjoying the sea, wouldn't you want to have a delicious dinner?
At Shima's restaurant ``Toscana,'' the last order is 8:30 p.m.
You can enjoy delicious Italian food even late at night, so we recommend it!
Fugamaru-chanPizza, pasta, and salad made with ingredients from Ise-Shima you can eat. There are so many varieties that I always have a hard time deciding which one to choose lol
Chamu'sstylish interior and soothing background music are perfect for soothing your fatigue. I am very satisfied with the volume and taste that exceeds the price.
Tuscany business information
- Lunch: 11:30-14:30 last order
- Dinner: 18:00-20:30 last order
- Closed: Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday)
- Address: 1224-3 Ugata, Ago ShimaCity Shima-shi, Mie 517-0501
- Phone: 0599-46-0088
- Website: https://shima-toscana.com
OdomariBeach (KumanoCity)
A swimming beach near the world heritage site "Onigajo". Easy access, 5 minutes walk from the nearest Odomari Station, and 1 minute drive from Odomari IC.
Fugamaruchanis a coast that boasts one of the highest levels of beauty and clarity in the prefecture. It's a little-known beach, so it's not crowded and is loved by locals.
The ocean so transparent that you can see small fish swimming around. I even got to see the squid preying on fish!floor is
You can also enjoy playing in the river!
The river is adjacent, so you can enjoy both river play and sea bathing. If you are traveling with small children, it is safer to play along the river.
Fugamaru-chanIt's close to Onigajo, a world heritage site, and Matsumoto Pass on the Kumano Kodo, so why not visit the world heritage sites after swimming?
OdomariBeach
0597-89-0100
2024 beach opening: Sunday, July 7th
Swimming: July 7th (Sun) - August 31st (Sat)
Parking available (charges apply) *Around the beach
Approximately 5 minutes walk from JR Odomari Station
Approximately 1 minute from Kumano Owase Road Kumano Odomari IC
Atashika Beach (KumanoCity)
Atashika Beach is a beach with beautiful water that has been selected as one of the ``100 best bathing beaches'' by the Ministry of the Environment.
Fugamaru-chan'semerald green appearance is as beautiful as a jewel. This is the treasure box of the sea!
Location where portraits shine
The location surrounded by the white sandy beach, crystal clear sea, and quaint townscape was perfect for portrait photography.
AtashikaBeach is also famous for being the sacred place in the Fugamaru-chan anime “Nagi no Asukara.” If you are an anime fan, why not make a pilgrimage to the sacred place?
The view from Kumano-Owase Road is also beautiful!
Kumano Owase Road is the national highway that connects Owase Minami IC to Kumano Odomari IC. The view from near Atashika IC is spectacular!
Fugamaru-chanThis photo was taken from the passenger seat of the car. If you go through the tunnel closest to Atashika IC, you can see this spectacular view!
ChamuI was impressed by how it sparkled in emerald blue! It's strange because it looks emerald green on the sandy beach.
Kumano-Owase Road is scheduled to fully open from August 29, 2021! Since Owase Kita IC and Owase Minami IC will be connected, you will be able to get to Kumano faster. It's also free!
AtashikaBeach /Atashika Beach
080-6920-1313
2024 beach opening: Sunday, July 7th
Swimming: July 7th (Sun) - August 31st (Sat)
Paid
About 10 minutes walk from JR Shinshika Station
Approximately 5 minutes from Kumano Arashika IC on Kumano Owase Road
Exquisite seafood gourmet food at the fish market Ototo
If you're going to the sea in KumanoCity from the Ise Expressway, why not stop by the "Fish Market Ototo" in OwaseCity?
It's located right after getting off the Owase-kita IC, and you can eat delicious seafood bowls at a great value.
Fugamaru-chan I buy salmon nigiri sushi every time I come here. The meat is big, fatty, and addictively delicious!
ChamuI love that there is a wide variety of packaged sushi, seafood bowls, fish-based stews, and side dishes. My eyes change every time.
In addition to the souvenir corner, there is also a restaurant inside the store. For more information, please see the Mie Tourism report.
OwaseOsakanaIchibaOTOTO
0597-23-2100
10:00-18:00 (store)
11:00-14:00 (dining room)
No holidays
Approximately 40 spaces (free parking)
Get off at Owase Station on the Kisei Main Line and walk for 10 minutes.
Get off at Nanki Express Bus “Owase General Hospital-mae” stop, 0 minute walk
5 minutes by car from Kisei Expressway “Owase Kita IC”
②Enjoy the sea while driving
Introducing places where you can enjoy driving along the coast or walking along the coast! This content is for those who want to enjoy looking at the beautiful sea. *Please note that this is not suitable for swimming in the sea.
Asoura Ohashi Bridge (MinamiiseTown)
Asoura Bridge is a bridge that connects tashikaraura and Asoura in MinamiiseTown.
The view of the ocean from Fugamaru-chanko bridge is the most beautiful! Truly shocking clarity!
Even when viewed from Chamu Bridge, the ocean floor is completely visible and the transparency is amazing! Why not try crossing this bridge on your ocean drive?
Mieshima Observation Deck, located 20 minutes by car from Asoura Ohashi Bridge, is also recommended! It is a popular spot for its view of Heart Cove.
Fugamaru-chanMinamiise has various observation decks, so it's the best spot for a sea drive! Wouldn't you like to be healed by looking at the beautiful sea?
Asoura Ohashi Bridge
- address
- Kiraraura, Minamiise-cho, tashikaraura MinamiiseTown 516-1306
- telephone number
- 0599-66-1501 (MinamiiseTown Tourism and Commerce Division)
- Website
- https://www.iseshima-kanko.jp/spot/1332/
- Access by public transportation
- From JR/Kintetsu IseCity Station, take the Mie Kotsu Bus Minamijima Line (toward Hokkaido) ⇒ Get off at Hokkaido and walk for about 20 minutes
- Access by car
- Approximately 40 minutes from Ise Expressway Tamaki IC
Approximately 35 minutes from ouchiyama IC on the Kisei Expressway
Approximately 50 minutes from Ugata (ShimaCity) - parking
- Available (located near Nakanoiso Observation Deck)
- toilet
- none
ShichiriMihamaBeach
Shichirimihama Beach is approximately 22 km long, stretching from KumanoCity to KihoTown. It has been certified as one of Japan's 100 best beaches, and is also known as the longest gravel beach in Japan.
Fugamaru-chanThis photo was taken from the gazebo at Matsumoto Pass on the Kumano Kodo. It is a scenic point where you can see the entire coastline.
The sound of rustling pebbles soothes me...
ShichiriMihamaBeach is not a sandy beach, but a gravel beach full of pebbles. There are many fallen stones that have been cut into circles by the rough waves.
Fugamaru-chanko stone is a natural monument called Mihama Koishi. The moment the waves recede, you can hear the soothing sound of "Sa~sa~Sari Shari~Sa~".
The sea sparkles in cobalt blue!
The sea in ChamuKumano is colorful and truly beautiful, including emerald blue, emerald green, and cobalt blue.
ShichiriMihamaBeach
0597-89-0100
5 minutes walk from JR KumanoCity Station
Kumano Owase Road Kumano Odomari IC - National Route 42
(About 5 minutes from Kumano Odomari IC)
Delicious soft serve ice cream at Michi-no-eki Hana-no-Iwaya!
There is no dedicated parking lot on ShichiriMihamaBeach, so the nearest parking lot is Hanano Iwaya Michi-no-eki Hana-no-Iwaya
When you come here, you must try the Niihime soft serve ice cream! It is topped with a generous amount of sweet and sour jelly made with Niihime, a citrus fruit that can only be grown in Kumano.
It's also a milk soft serve made with Fugamaru-ouchiyama milk, so it's a product made in collaboration with Mie Prefecture's specialty products! You can only buy it here, so please give it a try.
The ChamuNiihime drink is also recommended. The sweet and sour taste makes you feel refreshed as if the summer heat is blown away!
*What is ouchiyama Milk? Milk produced in Mie Prefecture and sold at almost any supermarket or convenience store in Mie Prefecture. It is characterized by its rich milk and pleasant drinking experience.
Michi-no-eki Kumano/ Hana-no-Iwaya “Otsuna Chaya”
0597-88-1011
10:00～17:00
Open all year round
13 regular cars, 2 buses
2 minute bus ride from JR KumanoCity Station to Shingu Station and get off at "Hana-no-Iwaya"
Approximately 10 minutes from Kumano Odomari IC
Tategasaki (KumanoCity)
Tategasaki Park is a special protected area of Yoshino-Kumano National Park, with a promenade leading from the mountains to the seaside.
If you walk for a few minutes from the parking lot of Fugamaru-Tategasaki Park, you will see the sea sparkling in emerald green.
The torii gate of Akoshi Shrine and the beautiful sea
Akoshi Shrine is a 10-minute walk from the Tategasaki parking lot, and you can see the ocean from the torii gate.
Fugamaru-chanRecently, I have been seeing photos of this place on Instagram with the #kankomie hashtag. It's full of unexplored views, so be sure to give it a try.
The impressive large quay “Tategasaki”
If you walk for 40 minutes from Akoshi Shrine, you will come to a rocky area called Senjojiki. If you look out to sea from there, you will see the large quay called Tategasaki.
It is said that Fugamaru-chanwas named Tategasaki because it looks like a shield standing in the sea. In the morning, the sun is behind Tategasaki, so the front side is in shadow and appears dark. This photo was taken at 2:00 pm during the daylight hours.
*Front light: sunlight hitting the front
Tategasaki
- address
- KumanoCity hobocho
- telephone number
- 0597-89-2229 (KumanoCity Tourism Organization)
- Official URL
- http://kumano-kankou.com/?page_id=465
- Access by public transportation
- Approximately 60 minutes on foot from JR Kisei Main Line "Nikijima Station"
- Access by car
- Approximately 40 minutes by car from KumanoCity Station
③ Spectacular ocean views that can be reached by boat
On the next page, we will introduce the spectacular sea views that can be reached by boat! Recommended for those who want to enjoy the spectacular ocean view from the boat. Sea kayaking activities are also available.
Blue Cave (KumanoCity)
The Blue Cave in KumanoCity is a hidden gem that can be reached by boat. You can go there by using Tategasaki sightseeing tour run by KumanoCity Tourism Organization.
Chamu: There is a place in Kumano City KumanoCity that is like a blue cave overseas. There is no doubt that you will be surprised by the shocking blue color.
Fugamaru-chanis a shared boat, so it's a good deal if you have a lot of people. In my case, there were 7 people on board, so it cost 3000 yen per person.
Admire Onigajo and Tategasaki from the sea
Tategasaki sightseeing tour is a 70-minute sightseeing course that allows you to see not only the Blue Cave, but also Onigajo, a world heritage site, and the large quay of Tategasaki from the sea.
Fugamaru-chanI was so moved to be able to see world heritage sites! The view from the sea was different from the view from land.
Tategasaki seen from the sea is beautiful
It takes about 50 minutes on foot from Tategasaki, which was introduced on the first page of Cham, but you can easily see it by boat.
Huge large quay “Umikongo”
“Umikongo” is bigger than the large quay of Tategasaki and is very impressive! This is the place to visit on the last spurt of your Tategasaki sightseeing tour. There is no doubt that you will be overwhelmed by its size.
The Fugamaru-chanTategasaki sightseeing tour is introduced in detail in the Mie Tourism report, so if you are interested, please take a look.
Masaki Island (ShimaCity)
Masakijima is an island floating in Ago Bay on the Rias coast. Pearl farming is popular, and the island has the feel of a good old fishing village.
Fugamaru-chanThe clear blue coast is beautiful and moving! It felt like an isolated tropical island.
The only means of transportation is by boat
Because it is a remote island, the only means of transportation is by boat. If you use the Ago Bay liner, you can arrive at Masaki Island in 10 minutes one way. The price is 380 yen for adults (junior high school students and above) and 190 yen for children (elementary school students). Click here for details on the Ago Bay liner
Go on a sea kayak experience at Shima Nature School
Shima Nature School is a facility that offers sea activities experiences. After enjoying a one-hour sea kayaking experience from Jiro Rokuro Beach in ShimaCity, we landed on Masaki Island.
Fugamaru-chanIt was a lot of fun to cruise around the beautiful blue sea in a sea kayak. The kayak was stable, so I was able to enjoy taking pictures without falling into the sea.
A pirate ship is coming to the island! ?
Fugamaru-chanThere are times when large ships, like those in a certain pirate anime, come very close to the island. It was an exotic sight.
Shima Nature School's sea kayaking experience is introduced in detail in the Kanko Mie interview report.
Masaki Island
- address
- Shimacho Wagu, ShimaCity Mie Prefecture 517-0703
- Access by public transportation
- Approximately 10 minutes by Ago Bay liner, approximately 1 minute walk from Kintetsu Kashijima Station.
- Access by car
- 45 minutes from Ise Expressway Ise Nishi IC towards Shima via Ise Road
- remarks
- We received cooperation from Shima Nature School and LOVE MIE ch@YouTube for filming.
KashikojimaEspa?aCruise (ShimaCity)
A sightseeing boat that allows you to tour Ago Bay on the Rias coast. You can enjoy a 50-minute cruise on a Spanish sailing boat (Esperanza).
The atmosphere inside the Chamship is reminiscent of a luxury cruise ship! Your kids will definitely love it.
The view from the observation area is spectacular!
Only on KashijimaKashikojimaEspa?aCruise can you see the beautiful blue Ago Bay up close. Maybe you'll feel like the pirate king?
Have younoticed yet? The large ship we saw on Masaki Island is the KashikojimaEspa?aCruise ship. You can fully tour the islands of Ago Bay.
Viewing Shima's tourist attractions from the sea
ChamuFound a chalk building on the island! This is ShimaMediterraneanVillage which is very popular as an Instagrammable spot. It felt like I was sailing around Europe ♪
See the Mikimoto pearl farm on board
From the boat, you can see the famous Mikimoto pearl farm.
Fugamaru-chanKashikojimaEspa?aCruise where you can see the beautiful sea and tourist attractions of Toba and Shima, was a series of moving scenes.
On theway, you can stop at an island where there is a model pearl factory and see how cultured pearls are put into nucleus. It was a valuable time to see the pearl production process.
KashikojimaEspa?aCruise [Ago Bay Sightseeing]
0599-43-1023
Adults 1,800 yen Children (4 years old to elementary school student) 1,000 yen
*One child under 4 years old is free for each adult.
*Group discounts (15 people or more) and disability discounts are also available.
*For disability discounts, you will need to present your physical disability certificate, rehabilitation notebook, mental disability welfare notebook, or the screen of the disability app "MIRAIRO ID".
9:30～15:30
Please see our homepage for details.
Open all year round (there is a 2-week suspension period from January to February every year due to regular inspections)
Private parking lot: Approximately 10 cars
Parking lot for tourists (ShimaCity) Approximately 20 spaces *Near the south exit of Kintetsu Kashijima Station
2 minutes walk from Kintetsu Kashijima Station
About 40 minutes from Ise Expressway Ise IC via Ise Futami Toba Line Daini Ise Road
What did you think
Fugamaru-chanYou can enjoy the sea in Mie Prefecture all year round. Be sure to enjoy activities such as sea kayaking.
The amazing transparency of the ChamuSea cannot be fully conveyed through photos. Please go there and experience the wonder for yourself.
About Fugamaru-chan & Chamu
Fugamaru-chan (left side)
Active on Twitter and Instagram as a photographer who takes pictures of Mie. He started photographing his hometown of Mie in 2017, and in 2018 self-published his book ``Mie's Etoko Photo Collection''. Operates Mie Photo Gallery, which distributes photos of Mie Prefecture for free. We provide photos to major tourism magazines, and in 2021 we will provide a cover photo for the June issue of Tokai Jalan (released on May 1, 2021). The cameras I own are EOS 6D and EOS RP.
Cham (right side)
Fugamaru-chan's partner. Specializing in low-angle photography, he captures landscapes with a unique worldview. She has been working with Fugamaru-chan since 2020 as a photography assistant, and has been working as a model for landscape photography. We are sending information about Mie on Twitter and Instagram. My camera is α7iii.
Lian (dog)
Papillon joined the family in May 2021. A mysterious dog who loves playing with cats and plays in a cat-like way. I'm currently enjoying spots in Mie Prefecture that I can enjoy with my dog.
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