[October-December Autumn Edition] Special feature on sightseeing spots in Mie Prefecture that appear in the opening of the popular anime "Sazae-san"

About 2,000 years ago, during the reign of Emperor Suinin, Kotaijingu has been located on the banks of the Isuzu River. It enshrines Amaterasu Omikami, the ancestor of the imperial family and revered like Amaterasu-Omikami by our people.
Once you cross UjibashiBridge, which is the entrance to Naiku, and proceed down the long approach paved with gravel, you will find yourself in a sacred precinct. The original scenery of Japan, known as the "hometown of the heart," spreads out here.

One of the largest ropeways in the world, with a total length of 2,161m, a height difference of 780m, and a 12-minute aerial walk. In the spring, the azaleas are in full bloom, in the summer you can enjoy the cool breeze and red dragonflies, and in the autumn you can enjoy the autumn leaves from mid-October to late November, painting the mountains in shades of red, yellow, and brown. In the winter, many skiers gather at the prefecture's only ski resort, which is known for its beautiful ``frozen trees''. It is a spot that can be enjoyed in all seasons.

It prospered as the 47th post town on the 53 stations Tokaido. More than 200 townhouses built from the late Edo period to the Meiji period still exist here, and it was selected as a nationally important preservation district for groups of traditional buildings (selected in 1982) and one of Japan's top 100 roads (selected in 1986). has been selected.

There are many sights to see, including ``Seki Jizo-in,'' which is home to Japan's oldest Jizo Bodhisattva, and ``Seki Machinami Museum,'' which preserves and displays historical materials related to Sekijuku.

A mobility theme park centered around an international racing course where big races such as the F1 Japanese GP and the Suzuka 8 Hours are held, as well as an amusement park, hotels, restaurants, and more. The amusement park "Motopia" features attractions that families can enjoy together, with a focus on motorcycle and car attractions that small children can drive on their own.

TheAkame48Falls is a beautiful piece of natural art created by numerous waterfalls connected upstream of the Takigawa River that flows on the border between Iga and Yamato. It is located in the center of Murou Akame-Aoyama Quasi-National Park and is approximately 4 kilometers long.

The mysterious nature of Akame has been selected as one of the 100 best waters of the Heisei era, 100 best waterfalls in Japan, 100 best forests for forest bathing, and 100 best walks. The harmony of the sounds will make you enjoy nature even more.

Kiwa-cho, KumanoCity Mie Prefecture, was once famous as a mining town, and has a long history, with copper being mined for over 1,200 years. The trolley that was actually used in the mine has been revived for tourist use. A short 10-minute journey through a former mine tunnel about 1km long. Enjoy a retro trolley experience that connects Iruka Onsen Hotel Toryuso and Yunoguchi Onsen.

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.

We provide nature experience programs that take advantage of the characteristics of the region, using the rich nature and climate as our teacher. Experience the history and culture of Shima in fields such as the sea (sea kayaking, water bowling, crab fishing, etc.), Satoyama (guided cycling tours, etc.), interact with local resources and people, and learn about the four seasons using seasonal foods. You can experience a variety of exciting programs.

The largest inlet located in the southern part of the Shima Peninsula. It has the characteristics of a ria coastline, and is famous for its pearl cultivation, with its countless islands of various sizes, including Kashishima Island, which was the venue for IseShimaSummit, impressive. The views from observation decks such as Mt. Tomoyama and Mt. Yokoyama are known as photo spots, and are especially beautiful.