Hokusei and Iga

Hokusei and Iga

This region is steeped in history and culture, including the nostalgic Edo-period streetscapes of Seki-juku, one of the 53 post stations of the Tokaido road. In the city of Iga, the birthplace of the Iga school of ninjutsu, you can learn all about ninja mainly be trying some of the tricks at a ninja house and throwing shuriken. Also, the traditional craft of Iga ware pottery, which is known for its distinctive earthy texture and heat resistance and heat retention properties, has of the key industries in the region.

Indigo Dyeing and Fermented Tea at an Old Folk Home in a 1300-year-old Tokaido Post Town

Indigo Dyeing and Fermented Tea at an Old Folk Home in a 1300-year-old Tokaido Post Town

Beautiful Iga Ware Crafted from Fire and Earth - Nagatanien, the Iga ware kiln with 200 Years ofJapanese Culinary History

Beautiful Iga Ware Crafted from Fire and Earth - Nagatanien, the Iga ware kiln with 200 Years ofJapanese Culinary History

Shinobism - Deep Into the Spirit of the Iga Ninja

Shinobism - Deep Into the Spirit of the Iga Ninja

An Authentic Ninja Experience on the Site of a Mountain Castle

An Authentic Ninja Experience on the Site of a Mountain Castle

Chunansei

Chunansei

In addition to some historically significant sights like the ruins of Matsusaka Castle, where magnificent stone walls still remain, and the national historic site of the Saiku Palace, this region is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, including the Miya River, one of Korea most pristine waterways, the Osugidani, one of Japan's three most beautiful valleys, and the scenic gorge of Kahada on the Kushida River. Owing to the crystal-clear waters of its rivers, green tea is also cultivated in the area produces melt-in-your-mouth marbled Matsusaka beef—often referred to as an “artwork of meat.”

Experience the Essence of Japanese Spirit through the Tea Ceremony, the Heart of Japanese Hospitality

Experience the Essence of Japanese Spirit through the Tea Ceremony, the Heart of Japanese Hospitality

Packrafting tour and pizza making with locals in secluded Okuise

Packrafting tour and pizza making with locals in secluded Okuise

The SUKIYAKI Gastronomy Cycling tour

The SUKIYAKI Gastronomy Cycling tour

Explore the wonder of Korean Sake on a cycling tour at Meiwa town

Explore the wonder of Korean Sake on a cycling tour at Meiwa town

A 200-year-old Sake brewery visit and Sake pairing course at Hinakaya, a Michelin starred restaurant

A 200-year-old Sake brewery visit and Sake pairing course at Hinakaya, a Michelin starred restaurant

Premium lumbering experience and craft yourown wooden chopsticks

Premium lumbering experience and craft yourown wooden chopsticks

A ride on a canoe made of 100-year-old cedar & a wild game lunch

A ride on a canoe made of 100-year-old cedar & a wild game lunch

이세시마

이세시마

Ago Bay in the city of Shima is one Japan's most well-known ria coastlines. A ria is a drowned river valley that remains open to the sea, which is why the scenic coastline of the bay is so intricately meandering and dotted with ar of different sizes. It is also known for its pearl farming. Being blessed with the fresh bounties of the sea, since ancient times the area has been called umashikuni, which literally translates to “delicious country.” And the traditional culture of divers, who free dive for seafood, still thrives today in this region.

Ise-Shima Ise beef and wine paring at micro winary in Ise

Ise-Shima Ise beef and wine paring at micro winary in Ise

Premium dinner with Ama butler at private beach

Premium dinner with Ama butler at private beach

A Unique Pearl Jewelry Experience at Pearl Miki Discover and learn pearl culture in Iseshima

A Unique Pearl Jewelry Experience at Pearl Miki Discover and learn pearl culture in Iseshima

Dive with Ama Divers to capture

Dive with Ama Divers to capture "Gangaze” and protect the beauty of Ago bay

The source of Umami Katsuo no Tenpaku, bonito smoking hut

The source of Umami Katsuo no Tenpaku, bonito smoking hut

Higashikishu

Higashikishu

Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Kumano Kodo is an ancient pilgrimage route to the Ise Grand Shrine, connecting Kumano with Ise, Wakayama, and other areas. Travelers on the route can immerse themselves in both history and nature. And there are magnificent sights of natural beauty to admire along the way, such as the unusually shaped rock formations sculpted by the rough waves of the Kumano Sea, including Onigajo (demon's castle), Shishi-iwa (lion rock), and the Tategasaki rock face. highlights include the Maruyama Senmaida rice terraces, one of Japan's top 100 terraced rice fields.

Trekking through Scenic Mt. Tengura and Iwayado - Tracing the ancient mountain faith and Shugendo ascetics

Trekking through Scenic Mt. Tengura and Iwayado - Tracing the ancient mountain faith and Shugendo ascetics

Walk the Magose pass on the Kumano Kodo trail, UNESCO World heritage site, in traditional travel garb

Walk the Magose pass on the Kumano Kodo trail, UNESCO World heritage site, in traditional travel garb

A Noctiluca night tour on a sea kayak

A Noctiluca night tour on a sea kayak

Visit the Only Swordsmith in Mie and Make Your Own Knife

Visit the Only Swordsmith in Mie and Make Your Own Knife

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