Special feature on spots in Mie Prefecture where you can enjoy a solo trip! Introducing 15 recommended spots

TakatoraTodo, and today the inner moat, stone walls, and castle tower built in 1930 remain. Inside the three-story castle, there are weapons and armor, belongings of the Todo family, and 46 colored paper ceiling paintings by famous people, including Yokoyama Taikan. It is also called ``Hakuho Castle'' because of its beautiful three-story white exterior. The stone wall of the inner moat, which is approximately 30 meters high and boasts one of the highest heights in Japan, is also a must-see and has been used as a filming location for movies.

Haisei-den was built to represent Basho's travels, with the round roof as a hat, the wooden plaque of the Haisei-den as his face, the octagonal eaves as his hat and clothes, the legs of the hall, and the pillars of the cloister. represents a staff and a foot. Iga-Yaki life-sized seated statue of Basho, which is designated as a cultural property by the city, located inside the shrine, is only open to the public during the Basho Festival, which is held on the anniversary of Basho's death.

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. Enjoy a walk while bathing your whole body in negative ions!

It is a pleasant space full of art, from a wide range of collections including all of Masuo Ikeda's ceramic carvings and the Heart Sutra series, to charming special exhibitions, and the 3,000-tsubo Satoyama Paramita Garden where nature and art harmonize.
In particular, the Paramita Garden is home to stone carvings by Makio Yamaguchi, 200-year-old zelkova trees, and about 200 species of wildflowers, making it a must-see spot for flowers in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall.

It enshrines Sarutahiko Okami, known as the god of good fortune, and is visited by worshipers from all over the country. In the solemn precincts surrounded by trees, there is a tea room called Suzushoan, which was donated by Konosuke Matsushita, the founder of Matsushita Electric, and is open to the public regardless of the school.

*Due to renovation work, the museum will be closed until late March 2023.
Please check the official website for the reopening date.

The Mie Prefectural Museum of Art opened in 1982, and added the Yanagihara Yoshitatsu Memorial Hall in 2003.
The collection has approximately 6,000 items, including art related to Mie such as Soga Shohaku, modern art, and Spanish paintings including Murillo and Dali.
In the permanent exhibition room, these holdings are divided into four periods a year and introduced as the "Museum Collection," and in the Yoshitatsu Yanagihara Memorial Hall, sculptures donated by Mr. Yoshitatsu Yanagihara are introduced. doing.

Near the top of Mt. Kasatori, a green area AoyamaPlateau and Aoyama Highlands, is the largest windmill in Japan that generates electricity. We have installed 24 wind turbines (3,000 kW) with each generating capacity of 750 kW, supplying clean energy to power companies.

The windmill tower is 50m high, the diameter of the rotor (rotating part) is 50.5m, and the height from the ground to the top is 75m, making it one of the largest in Japan. Its simple, flowing design blends beautifully with the surrounding landscape.

Sarutahiko Okami is said to be a landowner god who guided his grandson Ninigi no Mikoto to this country and devoted himself to the development and management of the country, mainly in Ise. Ota-no-Mikoto, a descendant of the great god, dedicated the land upstream of Isuzu when the princess Wahime-no-Mikoto went on a pilgrimage in search of a place to enshrine the shrine, and the Ise Jingu was built there. Our company is a shrine where its direct descendants have enshrined the ancestor god.
Okami is known as the god of ``Michihiraki,'' who takes the lead in everything, guides people to the right direction, and opens the way for the world.

The magnificent panorama of Ise Bay is spectacular! You can enjoy a spectacular view while soaking in the footbath.
On a clear day, you can even see the Japanese Alps and Mt. Fuji. In the vast 150,000 square meter garden at the top of the mountain, you can enjoy seasonal flowers such as Asaguma Nanakusa and Jingu Azalea, and there are also hammocks and walking trails.

Near the top of the mountain, there is Kongosho-ji Temple, a famous temple of the Nanzen-ji sect, which has been famous for a long time ago, saying, ``If you visit Ise KongoshojiTemple you...''. This temple is also known as the inner temple of the shrine, as it protects the demon gate of IseJingu. The main hall is designated as an important cultural property and is dedicated to one of Japan's three great Kokuzo Bodhisattvas.

The snack shop "Haneyasume" at TobaObservatory has been renovated and will reopen as "Amano-terrace" on December 29, 2022!
There is a cafe and souvenir shop inside the store, which has a modern Japanese and calm atmosphere, and there is terrace seating outside.
The cafe is located in a location where you can see the Toba sea from both inside and outside, and the menu offers sandwiches, frappes, and parfaits made with ingredients from Ise-Shima.
Sandwiches can be ordered during lunch time from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The shop sells standard souvenirs from the Ise-Shima area, such as accessories made with Akoya pearls from Ise-Shima and local sake.

Ishigami-san san, located in the precincts of Shinmei-JinjaShrine, has long been believed by Ama divers to be able to grant one woman's wish, and now many women from all over the country come to worship. . Write just one wish on a prayer paper, place it gently in the wish box in front of Ishigami-san, and pray.

Unique talismans with embroidered stars and grid marks are also popular. The star can be written with a single stroke, meaning that ``even if an ama diving into the sea, she can return to her original place,'' and the lattice means ``there is no room for monsters to enter.''

Enjoy the spectacular view of Ago Bay, which represents Ise-Shima National Park!
A piece of art created by evergreen broad-leaved trees and a ria coastline with gentle waves. Just looking at the fluffy islands of over 60 sizes will soothe your soul.

◎Ranked 10th in Japan in TripAdvisor's ``Japan's Viewing Spots Ranking 2017, Selected by Travel Lovers!''
◎TripAdvisor [Certificate of Excellence (spots that consistently receive high ratings from travelers)] Awarded!
◎Received a ★ (one star) in the beautiful natural scenery selected by Michelin [Michelin Green Guide Japan]!
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Newly opened as “Yokoyama Tenku Cafe Terrace” on August 5, 2018!
At the cafe [MiradorShima], you can enjoy bagels, jar cakes, and soft serve ice cream made with plenty of local ingredients from Ise-Shima.

An art museum located in Ise-Shima National Park overlooking Gokasho Bay. You can enjoy modern art along with beautiful nature.

In addition to an exhibition room where special exhibitions are held, the main building has a shop that sells works by artists and design goods, as well as a cafe and garden overlooking the ocean.
We also hold events such as concerts and workshops.

Another highlight of the annex, the Sculpture Gallery Uku, is the garden where works of art are lined up against the backdrop of the forest. Get away from your daily routine and enjoy some relaxing time.

A natural art created by uplift, weathering, and wave erosion, it is a national scenic spot and natural monument that stretches for 1 km facing the Kumano Sea. At the top of the mountain, there are castle ruins from the Sengoku period, and there is a hiking course that connects it to Kumano Kodo and Matsumoto Pass. You can see the entire Kumano Sea from the observation deck called Oni-no-Miharashi.

The hiking trail leading to the mountaintop is lined with cherry blossoms, and in spring, four types of cherry blossoms bloom one after another, delighting the eyes of tourists who visit for long periods of time.

"KihochoUmigamePark" Sea Turtle Fureai Park breeds and researches sea turtles, and you can observe real sea turtles swimming from above the pool and from the underwater window. Also popular are the saltwater fish tank that swims in the Kumano Sea and the touching pool where you can interact with seaside creatures. We also hold events where you can actually touch sea turtles (admission is free).