Special feature on popular, classic, and little-known sightseeing spots in the Chunanse area♪ [Quick guide to Mie's highlights: Chunanse edition]

The mountain, affectionately known as Takada Honzan, is the head temple of the Shinshu sect of Buddhism founded by Shinran Shonin.

As you know from history class, Shinran Shonin was exiled to Echigo during the Nenbutsu suppression. Following his footsteps after that, he traveled around the Kanto region and returned to Kyoto. Its base in the Kanto region is Honji Senshuji, located in what is now Takada, Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture. After that, the head temple was moved to Ichimida-cho, TsuCity isshinden It became the origin of the current Takada Motoyama.

Founded in 709 AD, it is one of the three Kannon temples in Japan. The principal image is Sho Kanzeon Bodhisattva. This is an old temple of the Shingon sect that was a place of prayer for the successive shogun families and the Todo family, the lords of the Tsu domain, and has many cultural assets. Today, it is a thriving center of faith for the common people. There is also ``Kokufu Amida'', the local Buddha of Amaterasu Kotai Shrine in Ise.

A theme park featuring the long-selling product “Baby Star Ramen” will finally open in Tsu City, TsuCity on July 20, 2019! This is a factory-integrated experience facility with the concept of "play," "learn," and "create." There are lots of exciting things for parents and children to do, such as making original Baby Star Ramen and having one of the largest indoor athletic events in Japan.
At the ``Oyatsu Hiroba'', you can use the Hoshiodo Big Slider and the Super Big Athletics to play with your body. Making Baby Star Ramen with your own flavor will be a great memory!

Yuki Shrine is dedicated to Prince Munehiro Yuki, who served Emperor Go-Daigo and contributed to the establishment of the Kenmu Restoration. This place has been said to be Yuki Forest since ancient times, and is revered as Yuki Mound or Yuki Myojin.
There is a splendid tombstone of Prince Munehiro Yuki, and it is also famous for its 300 gorgeous weeping plum trees.

It is surrounded by deep shrines, and Takiharanomiya and Takihara Nami Shrine are lined up in the same area. As you walk along the approximately 200m long path lined with large cedar trees, you will experience a moment of peace and tranquility. Sengu was carried out in the fall of 2014 at Betsugu of Kotaijingu (IseJingu Naiku).

This shrine is the only shrine in Japan that is named ``Atama no Miya,'' and is dedicated to the guardian deity of the head, the great god of wisdom, who has miraculous powers in all prayers related to the head. Mental health is important for living a healthy life.
In daily life, "i" means living, and "chi" means wisdom. It is said that "wisdom is more important than knowledge" because it is "wisdom for living." We are kept alive by the wisdom of God and the wisdom of our ancestors.
In order to bring this out, prayer is to pray to God and receive ``virtue (a guidepost for living).'' Always have a heart of daily faith and gratitude, and pray to the guardian deity of the head, the great deity of wisdom, and the divine virtue and blessings. Please accept it.

The castle was built in 1588 by Ujisato Gamo. There are no buildings, only the stone walls of the mansion remain, but there is MotooriNorinaga Memorial Museum, the History and Folklore Museum, and GojobanYashiki of the samurai nagaya.

It is also a famous spot for cherry blossoms and wisteria, and is popularly known as Matsusaka Park. In February 2011, it was designated as a national historic site.

A historical space that quietly breathes between the pine fence and stone pavement, this is a samurai residence where the Kishu clan samurai moved to protect Matsuzaka Castle at the end of the Edo period.

Group houses like this are very rare in Japan, and people still live here today.
The interior of the house at the north end of the west building is open to the public.

A prefectural museum located in a corner of saikuu. In order to introduce the history of saikuu, we use materials, models, and videos to explain in an easy-to-understand manner the role of Saio, an unmarried princess who served IseJingu Grand Shrine, and the state of saikuu at the time.

You can experience the Heian period, when saikuu was at its most prosperous. The building is modeled after the ``Shinden-zukuri'' style of aristocratic residences from the Heian period, and takes advantage of the architectural techniques of the time and does not use nails in assembling the parts.

Inside the museum, in addition to holding hands-on classes where you can learn about the annual events, techniques, and culture of the time, you can also try on Juni-hitoe and Naogi. You can also try out ancient games such as board sugoroku and shellfish.

The museum's collection includes approximately 10,000 handwritten manuscripts and personal items by Norinaga, famous for the ``Kojikiden.''
Next door is Suzuya, Norinaga's former home where he lived from the age of 12 until his death. The life of the great Japanese scholar was remembered.

A large children's center where children and adults can enjoy together.
Planetarium and dome movies are shown in the 22m diameter dome, the largest in Mie Prefecture (*Screenings are only available on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and during long school holidays)
In addition, there is a climbing wall with a height of 7m, which is the highest in a children's facility (*shoes required, consent required), a play equipment corner such as the French-born "Capra", and a variety of things that children can experience, such as arts and crafts and a science menu. We have a variety of programs available.

Mie Prefectural Museum “MieMu” is a new museum with lots to see!

In addition to having fun learning in the exhibition rooms, you can also enjoy various activities inside the museum and throughout the museum field. Please come and visit a museum unlike anything you've seen before.

In the basic exhibition room, the characteristic natural environment of Mie, represented by Osugidani, Odaigahara, Suzuka Mountains, Ise Bay, and Kumano Sea, is placed in the four corners, and the history of exchanges between people, things, and culture that have been fostered in that environment is displayed. will be displayed in the center of the exhibition room. In addition, a corner will be placed between them to comprehensively consider the relationship between humans and nature from the perspective of four lifestyles: mountains, basins, plains, and rocks. By introducing these in a large space, we comprehensively capture and express Mie's nature, history, and culture.

MatsuuraTakeshiro, the godfather of Hokkaido, was born in Sugawa Village, Isshi District (MatsusakaCity, Matsusaka City) in 1818, and traveled to Ezo for the first time at the age of 28, after which he explored Ezo six times during his lifetime. I did.
At the age of 52, he was appointed as Ezo land development judge and established the name of the road and country. At the memorial museum, Takeshiro's various appearances as a traveler, explorer, and writer will be introduced through exhibits and videos.

It is a satoyama where you can enjoy more than 10,000 flowering trees of about 1,000 varieties, mainly rhododendrons. The approximately 60,000 square meter park is home to a large Semper Sequoia tree, known as the world's tallest tree, and includes a ``Forest Area'' that covers fields and mountains, and a ``Flower Area'' that features a rose garden and a pond filled with water lilies. You can feel the blessings of nature in each season.

``Kazahaya no Sato'' is located on the banks of ``Kazahaya Pond,'' which has a circumference of 3.8 km, and is located within the ``Ise Onsen Golf Club'' on a hilly area of approximately 70,000 square meters.
75,000 plums, wisterias, and hydrangeas change color from early June to late July in a 33,000 square meter area of hydrangea flowerbeds and large slopes designed with 29 different varieties.
You can take a walk amidst the sounds of pheasants and warblers. Enjoy a different world of ``healing flower scenery'' that you cannot see in everyday life as a family of three generations.

It is an agricultural park with a vast site of approximately 23 hectares, including a plaza, pond, farm, and garden, where you can fully enjoy the nature of Matsusaka.

You can enjoy shopping at BellFarm Farmers' Market, a direct sales store for local agricultural products, and Matsusaka Shokai, which sells Matsusaka's specialty products and souvenirs.

An unexplored region remaining in the upper reaches of the Miyagawa River. The valley is filled with rapids, cliffs, and hundreds of waterfalls. Although it is a dense area of primeval forest, there are also walkways and suspension bridges. However, it is not possible to complete the entire course in a day, and the path is steep, so it is recommended for intermediate and advanced climbers.

There are 7 waterfalls and 11 suspension bridges along the mountain trail, and the dynamic nature spreads out. It has been selected as one of Japan's three major valleys and one of Japan's top 100 unexplored regions.

The mountain trail, which was closed due to the disaster in 2004, has been reopened and is now passable since the opening of the mountain in 2014.

A natural park located on the banks of GokatsuraLake. Nico Nico Golf (par 60) is an easy sport for both adults and children.
Children can relax and play with small animals at the flower and animal interaction plaza, which is a great place for children to enjoy themselves.
Grandma's Shop, where you can get freshly caught seasonal specialties at reasonable prices, is very popular every day. Enjoy seasonal flavors such as strawberry picking, mandarin orange picking, and persimmon picking at the tourist farm. You can also enjoy barbecue.

This is a rare restaurant in Japan, where students of the food preparation club at oka High School, who aim to become chefs, create menus that make the most of local ingredients, and manage and cook the restaurant under the guidance of their teachers. .

Located in Miyagawa, the hometown of greenery and clear streams surrounded by Mt. facility. There are also field athletics, etc.

``Miyagawa Sanso'' and ``Cottage'' are small villas nestled in the great nature of Miyagawa, a sacred place of water. We welcome you with spacious rooms, handmade furniture, and warm humanity. After a natural experience at Morinokuni Kobo or an outdoor experience in the field, enjoy the ultimate relaxing time at Okuise Miyagawa Onsen and the seasonal wildflower bath. For dinner, we recommend mountain lodge-style French cuisine made with carefully prepared local ingredients.

Because Sakakibara Onsen was located at the entrance to the Ise region, it has a history where the imperial princes who came to worship at IseJingu Jingu took a bath to purify themselves, and where Sei Shonagon, a talented woman from the Heian period, was said to have bathed. In ``The Pillow Book,'' the hot springs are referred to as ``Nanakuri no Yu'' (its name at the time), and since the god of Izumo is enshrined as the guardian deity of the hot springs, many love poems remain.

As you can see, it has a deep connection to the Imperial Palace and the Jingu Shrine, and the smooth, smooth spring quality is effective for healing the mind and body, making it a ``power spot and love hot spring'' that has been known to Tokyoites since the Heian period. did.

This is a horse riding club where you can enjoy walking around the coast and marina while looking out at the wide ocean and sky.
We offer a variety of menus that everyone from beginners to advanced riders can enjoy, including beach rides where even inexperienced riders can walk on the reins with our staff, and sea rides where experienced riders can trot or canter.
On rainy days, how about a horseback riding experience with lunch included at the covered indoor horse track?
Please come and experience horseback riding in the open sea with cute and loving horses.

The water is clean! The mountains are beautiful! The air is clear! This is a campsite packed with the goodness of nature. When you lie down on the starry sky net at night, a starry sky will spread out before your eyes, making you feel as if you have the starry sky all to yourself.
You can also see wild animals such as deer, wild boars, and foxes that you don't usually see in the city.
Please make this campsite in the mountains surrounded by nature my own secret base.