A model course to enjoy TsuCity to its fullest♪ Hot springs, photogenic, strawberry picking! Visit popular spots!

掲載日:2017.12.15

Photogenic marinas, Satoyama where you can enjoy seasonal flowers, strawberry picking, hot springs, you can actually enjoy them all in TsuCity! ! I've been to Tsu many times, but I think there are still some people who don't know about its charm! ? On this trip, we enjoyed the charm of Tsu, the center of Mie Prefecture, at a great value♪

On this trip to explore the charms of the Chunansei area, I would like to visit the attractive spots of Tsu City, the prefectural capital of TsuCity Prefecture.
We will start from "Marina kawage" facing Ise Bay.

The clubhouse has a cafe/restaurant called "Mermaid" where you can enjoy seafood dishes, and events such as barbecues and seasonal lunches are also held every season.

When you go out to the sea, you will see many ships moored. The interior of the port is designed to be unaffected by waves, so it has a calm atmosphere.

Let's walk along the "Seaside Promenade" while looking at the ocean. It has a great view and the sea breeze feels great!
Weddings that take advantage of this location are currently popular. It looks like it will be the best memory with the outstanding scenery ♪

This is what is currently attracting attention at Marina kawage.
There is a ``bell'' on top of the observation deck overlooking Ise Bay, and it is a ``power spot for love'' that is said to bring happiness if you ring it together. Word of this has spread by word of mouth, and many couples are visiting.
name

Marina kawage

address
854-3 kawage, Kawagei-cho, TsuCity
telephone number

059-245-5001

business hours

[January/December]
9:00~17:00
[February to June/September to November]
9:00~18:00
[July-August]
9:00~19:00

holiday

Tuesdays, New Year holidays

Access by public transportation

・About 10 minutes on foot from Kintetsu "Senri Station"

The next place I visited was `` Michi-no-eki Tsukawage,'' which opened in 2016.
It takes about 10 minutes by car from "Marina kawage". I would like to look for souvenirs here.

You can purchase not only souvenirs from TsuCity Prefecture centered on Tsu City, but also locally grown vegetables, seafood caught in nearby waters, and more at reasonable prices.

Discover original products from “Michi-no-eki Tsukawage”! This product uses Kuroda rice, which has been loved by locals for a long time for its sweetness and chewy texture.
When you hear "limited sale", you just want it. So I bought it.

This is also a limited item that can only be tasted here. `` TsuGyoza Dog'' is a local gourmet food representative of Mie sandwiched between salted butter bread.
It's an unexpected combination, but it goes so well that it has become one of Michi-no-eki 's signature products.

There are also many tourist pamphlets for TsuCity and its surroundings, so I was able to get some new information.
name

Michi-no-eki Tsukawage

address
255-4 Migyo, kawage TsuCity 510-0131
telephone number

059-244-2755

Fee

free entrance

business hours

7:00~18:00

holiday

Open all year round

parking

63 regular cars, 15 large cars
2 units for people with physical disabilities, 80 units in total

Access by public transportation

Bus bound for Tsu Station West Exit 3 lines, get off at Michi-no-eki no Eki Tsu Kawage-mae
約30分

Access by car

20 minutes by car from Tsu IC

About 15 minutes by car from Michi-no-eki Tsukawage, we arrived at Takano Ohana Asatsumi one of the largest direct sales stores for agricultural products in the prefecture.

"Farmer's Market" is the central facility.
The shipper sets the price for safe and secure agricultural products, and ships, displays, and sells them every morning.

Local taro, which is in season in autumn, is a popular item. It's amazing that more than 35 farmers ship taro alone.
Each one has a different color and shape, so it's fun just to choose.

It's almost lunch time. The food court is a spacious space surrounded by lots of plants.

I ordered the most popular "Iga Beef Luxury Bowl".
The Iga beef is prepared using a cooking method that takes advantage of the four different parts of the beef, making it tender and delicious. The special sauce also brings out the flavor of the meat. I'm also happy that it comes with a menu that uses beef soup and fresh vegetables!

For dessert after the meal, we had ``gelato'' made with milk from a local farm.
Choose your favorite flavor from a wide variety of flavors such as matcha, brown sugar syrup, and mugwort.
name

Takano Obana Kaido Asatsumi

address
5680 Takano-takanocho TsuCity 514-2221
telephone number

059-230-8701

Official URL
business hours

9:30~17:00

holiday

Every Thursday (open if it is a holiday), year-end and New Year holidays

parking

323 passenger cars
25 large buses

Access by public transportation

When using the bus from Tsu Station
Tsu station front (east exit side) platform 4
Take the train to “Toyosatogaoka” and get off at “Kitayama”, then walk for 8 minutes
Take the train bound for “Mukumoto” and get off at “Takanoo Club Mae”, then walk for about 15 minutes

Access by car

・Approximately 5 minutes by car from Ise Expressway "Geino IC"
・About 20 minutes by car from Tsu Station
Car navigation search map code "213 175 829"

Next, we went to "Red Hill Heather Forest" which is located on the same site as "Asatsumi".
Just by getting near the entrance, you can see how vast it is and get excited about what kind of nature you can enjoy.

It is a popular spot as a ``satoyama'' where you can enjoy over 10,000 flowering trees and seasonal flowers of around 1,000 varieties, mainly rhododendrons.
The park is divided into a ``Flower Area'' and a ``Forest Area,'' and once you pass through the Welcome Garden, you will see the ``Waterlily Pond.''

A ``temperate water lily'' whose flowers appear to float on the surface of the water.
Walking slowly along the waterside promenade and looking at the beautiful flowers will make you feel refreshed.

The ``Pathway of Sunbeams'' allows you to walk while enjoying various types of flowers.
The sunlight makes the trees and flowers look beautiful.

This is the highlight of the Flower Area, the Rose Garden.
More than 1,500 roses of 400 varieties are planted, with a focus on seasonal varieties that bloom from spring to autumn.

``Corinne Rouge'' is an original variety of Akatsuka Botanical Garden, which operates ``Red Hill Heather Forest.''
The changing color and shape of the flowers, as well as the clean fragrance are attractive!

After leaving the Rose Garden and walking a short distance, you will see the symbol tree here.
Semper Sequoia is said to be the world's tallest tree.

From this “Kokoro Pond” is the “Forest Area”. A pleasant breeze blows and you can feel the blessings of nature on your skin.

"Redwood Forest" where large "Semper Sequoia" trees grow.
We also recommend bringing your own lunch box and enjoying lunch here. It was named ``Red Hill'' because this tree, also known as ``redwood,'' is planted on a small hill.

After walking around the park, we arrived at an observation deck called ``Kaze no Mon''. It's a spectacular spot where you can enjoy both the nature inside the park and the scenery of the surrounding town at the same time.

Original sweets and ornamental plants are sold at the shop at the entrance.
We have a wide variety of cute products, so you can find the perfect souvenir for women here!
In about an hour and a half, we were able to fully enjoy the nature of Satoyama. It is a place where you can enjoy nature in all four seasons, so I would like to visit again in a different season.
name

Red Hill Heather Forest (Akatsuka Botanical Garden)

address
2877 takanocho TsuCity 514-2221
telephone number

059-230-7789

Fee

Satoyama maintenance cooperation fee: 500 yen to 1,200 yen

*Varies depending on the season
*Junior high and high school students are half price, and up to 2 children under elementary school age are free per parent.

business hours

9:30-17:00
*Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
*Closing time varies depending on the season
In winter (from mid-November), the park closes at 16:00, last entry is at 15:30.

holiday

every Thursday

*If Thursday is a holiday, the park may be opened depending on the flowering situation etc.
*In addition to summer and winter closures, the park may be closed for maintenance, natural disasters, etc.

parking

Please use the adjacent "Asatsumi" parking lot.

Access by public transportation

When using the bus from Tsu Station
Tsu station east exit platform 4
Take the train bound for "Toyogaoka"... Get off at "F Kitayama" and walk 5 minutes
(Only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, you can drive to RedHilForestofHisa / Asatsumi)
Take the train bound for “Mukumoto” and get off at “Takanoo Club Mae”, then walk for about 8 minutes

Access by car

・Approximately 5 minutes by car from Ise Expressway "Geino IC"
・About 20 minutes by car from Tsu Station
Car navigation search map code "213 175 858"

This is the strawberry farm "Kochiku Danshaku Strawberry Farm" located about 5 minutes by car from RedHilForestofHisa.
You can enjoy strawberry picking here from January to May.

We cultivate Kaorino, a variety grown in Mie Prefecture, in a spacious greenhouse of approximately 3,000 tsubo. Let's have lots of delicious strawberries♪
I love that you can experience strawberry picking while standing. It's barrier-free, so it's safe for wheelchair users!
name

Baron Kochiku Strawberry Farm

address
2275-3 Nishi-Otani, Takano takanocho TsuCity 514-2221
telephone number

059-230-2833

Fee

It varies depending on the season. Please check the official website for details.

business hours

10:00~16:00

holiday

Irregular holidays

parking

Yes

Access by car

Approximately 5 minutes by car from Ise Expressway "Geino IC"

It took about 30 minutes from ``Red Hill Heather Forest'' and ``Kochiku Danshaku Strawberry Farm'' to arrive at today's accommodation.
Madou Onsen Ryofuuso is famous for having a cave parlor.

The entrance has a homely and rustic atmosphere. It's my first time using this inn, but it somehow feels nostalgic.

The room I was shown to was exactly what I expected: ``This is a pure Japanese-style inn.''
You can enjoy the scenery of the countryside and Satoyama from the window.

Before your meal, relax from the day's fatigue in the large public bath, Takatora no Yu.
The ceiling is made of glass, so you can spend your time relaxing in a semi-open-air atmosphere.

After enjoying the hot springs, we finally headed to the Cave Zashiki. I'm looking forward to seeing what's inside!

This is the famous "cave zashiki". It is said that in ancient times pirates from Ise Bay and bandits from the Suzuka Mountains celebrated each other's big catches and enjoyed feasts in the caves here. Being able to eat at a place like this will be a special memory!

The food is ``Matsuzaka meat and Ise Bay delicacies'' in the cave tatami room plan.
I was very satisfied with the menu, which allowed me to enjoy the blessings of Mie, including the world brand Matsusaka meat and seafood such as the Tsu specialty "hamayaki clams."

name

Mado Onsen Ryofuso

address
2860-1 Handa TsuCity 514-0823
telephone number

059-228-8413

Official URL
business hours

Check-in from 15:00
Check out ~10:00
(Day trip plan) 11:00-22:00 (LO20:00)

parking

30台

Access by public transportation

5 minutes by bus bound for Midorigaoka 2-chome from Kintetsu Tsushinmachi Station, 20 minutes walk from Handa Nokyo-mae, or shuttle bus from Kintetsu Tsushinmachi Station.

From Chubu Centrair International Airport, 40 minutes by high-speed boat to Tsunagisa Town (20 minutes by shuttle bus, reservation required)

Access by car

Get off at Ise Expressway Hisai IC → R165 left at the 5th traffic light (north exit intersection) Turn left → Prefectural Route 118 towards Tsu for 5 minutes

On the second day, we headed back to TsuCity.
We will have lunch at Sakura Jojo Shokudo, which is approximately 15 minutes by car from Mado Onsen Ryofuso and close to JR/Kintetsu Tsu Station!

A stylish interior with a mix of Japanese and Western interiors.
You can also feel the store's attention to detail in the tables and chairs.

I ordered the ``Layered Cutlet Set Meal with Refreshing Grated Plum Sauce'' which is popular among women. When you eat a hearty cutlet with grated plums, you can enjoy the refreshing taste of the meat.

The stylish-looking desserts are also popular as ``SNS-worthy menu items.''
name

Sakura emotional restaurant

address
Mie Prefectural Educational and Cultural Center Annex 1F, 2-142 Sakurabashi, TsuCity, 514-0003
telephone number

059-228-2221

business hours

11:00-15:00 *Only reserved at night until 10pm

holiday

No holidays

Our 1 night and 2 day trip ended at this restaurant. On this trip, I was able to enjoy many charms of Tsu that I didn't know about♪
It seems like there are still a lot of hidden spots, so I'd like to do some more research!

*Information as of December 2017. Dates, prices, etc. may have changed, so please check with your contact information before going out.

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