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[Applications are accepted until February 2, 2025!] We are currently running a giveaway campaign for a pair of admission tickets to Suzuka Forest Garden, a famous plum blossom spot representing Mie Prefecture.

The Mie Tourism Federation Official X is running a giveaway campaign for a pair of tickets to "Suzuka Forest Garden"! We will give away 3 pairs of tickets to 6 people by lottery. The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday, February 2, 2025! For details, please see below. We look forward to receiving many applications!

[2025 Edition] 7 famous plum blossom spots in Mie Prefecture! We'll introduce you to the must-see plum blossom spots, plum festivals, and more!

In Mie Prefecture, plum blossoms usually bloom between late January and early March. The sight of the plum blossoms blooming in the harsh cold makes us feel the long-awaited arrival of spring. Mie Prefecture has many famous plum blossom spots where you can enjoy plum blossoms, such as the plum gardens of historic shrines, the "breathtaking view of a carpet of plum blossoms" overlooking the hills, and plum groves with mainly plums. Here we will provide detailed information on the predicted plum blossom season in Mie Prefecture in 2025, as well as access to spots where you can enjoy plum blossoms.

Newly opened in January 2025! "Family Garden NHW" is a complex where you can enjoy strawberry picking, conveniently located just off the Tsu Interchange on the Ise Expressway!

Family Garden NHW is a multi-purpose strawberry farm that will have its grand opening on January 25, 2025 in TsuCity. It is the latest outing spot that offers a wide range of experiences other than strawberry picking. We have published an article that provides a thorough report on our visit to the pre-opening! Due to delayed strawberry growth, the grand opening, which was scheduled for January 25, 2025, has been postponed. Please check the official website for details.

The deadline is approaching! Until January 31st 📷 Submit your "special" photos of Mie that only you know! A chance to win accommodation vouchers and admission tickets 👀

Mie Prefecture is blessed with delicious food from the mountains and the sea, abundant nature, and is a treasure trove of recommended places for "travel" and "outings", such as spots where you can experience history and culture, amazing scenic spots, and theme parks where you can have fun to your heart's content! Please take a photo of "my special Mie that only I know" that you saw, experienced, and tasted at the tourist spots in Mie Prefecture and submit it! We will give away prizes such as accommodation vouchers for accommodations in the prefecture and admission tickets to tourist facilities...

[Latest information on strawberry picking in Mie Prefecture in 2025🍓] 9 strawberry picking spots in Mie Prefecture ♪ Enjoy freshly picked strawberries!

The strawberry picking season, which runs from the New Year to around spring, has officially begun! Many strawberry picking spots in Mie Prefecture open from the end of December to February, and the season for picking strawberries where you can enjoy freshly picked strawberries is now upon us. Please enjoy the fresh, fragrant, bright red strawberries🍓. In this topic, we will introduce some popular strawberry picking spots in Mie Prefecture. Many strawberry picking spots require advance reservations...

We've got a detailed report on the winter delicacy, Akafukumochi Zenzai!

Akafukumochi Zenzai is a winter specialty of AkafukuIce Ise, along with Akafukumochi Koori, a summer specialty of Akafuku Ise. We report in detail on this heart-warming winter sweet made with carefully selected domestic ingredients.

The highest mountain in the Suzuka Mountains can be climbed from Mie Prefecture! You can also encounter wild animals! A comprehensive guide to "Mt. Miike" has been released!

Mt. Oike, the highest peak of the Suzuka Mountains that can be climbed from Mie Prefecture, has an elevation of 1,247m and is loved by many climbers as a mountain with beautiful nature and a rich ecosystem in every season. In particular, the spectacular view from the observation point called "Tengu-hana" and the encounter with adorable chipmunks on the hiking trail are some of the attractions of this mountain. In this article, we will introduce in detail the recommended route to climb Mt. Oike, how to meet chipmunks, and how to enjoy hiking!

Take a photo of your "special" Mie that only you know and submit it! You might win a voucher for accommodation in the prefecture!

Mie Prefecture has many tourist spots perfect for "travel" and "outings" such as food, nature, history, culture, spectacular views, and theme parks. Among the many spots, there are places, things, and events that "no one else knows, but only you know how good they are!" We are looking for photos of such "special things" that only you know! Great photos will be eligible for prizes such as accommodation vouchers for accommodations in the prefecture and admission tickets to tourist facilities...

A hidden spot in Inabe?! We have published a report article on an autumn walk around Ugakei Gorge and visiting six waterfalls!

Did you know that there is a valley rich in nature called "Ugakei" in Inabe City, InabeCity? We have published a report article on an autumn walk around Ugakei, visiting the six beautiful waterfalls there!

[Ended] "Nabananosato" pair admission ticket giveaway campaign is now underway! 9 pairs (18 people) will receive a gift by lottery 🎁

Applications are now closed. The Mie Tourism Federation's official Instagram and LINE are running a giveaway campaign for a pair of tickets to "Nabananosato"! A total of 9 pairs (18 people) will be given tickets by lottery. The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday, November 10, 2024! For more details, please see below. We look forward to receiving many applications!

A summary of events in Mie Prefecture you can enjoy on Culture Day on Sunday, November 3rd (National Holiday) 👀 We'll introduce everything from historic festivals to university relay races 🏃🏽♂️

Culture Day is on Sunday, November 3, 2024 (a national holiday). Mie Prefecture will be hosting festivals and other events that both adults and children can enjoy. It's the perfect day to spend a holiday with the family, with historic festivals where you can enjoy the spectacular warrior procession, savor the gourmet food from the food stalls, shop at the local product market, and have fun at the event stage! Please use this as a reference for your outings on Culture Day, Sunday, November 3♪ *The content may change depending on the weather, etc.

The theme of Nabananosato 's illuminations for 2024 is "Famous Mount Fuji ⛰." Nabananosato 2024-2025 illuminations will be a series of spectacular displays!

Nabananosato Illumination has been held since 2004, and this year marks its 21st anniversary. The theme for 2024 to 2025 is "Famous Mount Fuji." Mount Fuji is a symbol of Japan that fascinates people from all over the world, and the event will feature dynamic, fantastical light and sound to create a dynamic and beautiful "Famous Mount Fuji." At a media preview held on the 18th, the media was able to enjoy the newly reborn illuminations and learn about the highlights, admission fees (tickets), and more...

The results page for the 68th Mie Tourism Photo Contest has been published!

The results of the 68th Mie Tourism Photo Contest have been announced! We received a total of 265 submissions this time, all of which were wonderful works that conveyed the charm of Mie! In addition to the Grand Prix, Runner-up, and Special Award winning works, we have published a page that compiles the works that unfortunately did not win. We will introduce them together with comments from the photographers! In this topic, we will show you some of the works introduced in the article 📷

The lotus flowers at Anamushi-no-sato KameyamaCity are starting to bloom. Enjoy the white and pink lotus flowers that bloom in the early morning.

Anamushi-no-sato Sato is a park created by the local community (Rokumarukai) in KameyamaCity. Every year, lotus flowers bloom from the end of June to August, delighting visitors. In the early morning of Saturday, June 30, 2024, many white lotus flowers bloomed, and pink lotus flowers have also begun to bloom here and there. In this article, we will introduce the latest lotus blooming information for Anamushi-no-sato. *The photos shown are from June 2024...

鳥羽市の旅館「芭新萃」で噂の「モチガツオ」と「モチマグロ」を食べてきました！

漁師町として知られる鳥羽市石鏡町（いじかちょう）にある和風旅館「芭新萃（はなしんすい）」で、これからの季節におすすめなのが「モチガツオ」と「モチマグロ」と呼ばれる魚です。 この魚が食べられる宿泊プランがあると聞き、早速泊まりに行ってきました。 新たな伊勢志摩名物になれるポテンシャルを秘めた、究極の鮮度を追い求める魚を食べて、レポートします。

[Kameyama] A relaxing rural landscape that spreads across the sloping land! Enjoy the Sakamoto Rice Terraces, one of Japan's 100 best rice terraces!

In Asakayama-cho, Kameyama KameyamaCity, Mie Prefecture, on a slope surrounded by Mt. Noto and Mt. Sengatake, one of the seven peaks of Kameyama, there is a place called "Sakamoto Rice Terraces" where you can see a beautiful rural landscape. What exactly are rice terraces? We will introduce you to Sakamoto Rice Terraces in detail, including access information and spots where you can enjoy the view!

【プレゼント情報更新！】季刊紙「観光三重」夏号プレゼント企画スタート🥩観光三重公式LINEのリッチメニューを更新しました！

The official Mie Tourism LINE is sending out various information such as recommended spots in Mie Prefecture, gourmet information, great deals, and Mie Tourism gift campaigns! It's easy to use! When you open the chat room, six menus will be displayed. Just press the button for the information you are interested in! Each page will display a link or a card-type menu, and there is a function that allows you to select the information you are interested in from there, and you can get the tourist information you want by tapping...

The fireflies at Nabananosato are at their peak! A firefly festival is being held, featuring over 800 fireflies dancing in the air, a seasonal sight in early summer.

At Nabananosato in Kuwana KuwanaCity, Mie Prefecture, fireflies have begun to appear in the water near the sidewalks in the park. This year, more fireflies have appeared than last year, with 800 observed on May 30th. Many people are enjoying the fantastic dancing fireflies. Since you can enjoy it within the grounds of Nabananosato, there is no need to worry about parking or restrooms, and even small children can enjoy watching it safely. In this topic, we will introduce the details of Nabananosato Firefly Festival, the time when the fireflies fly around, and...

Exploring a hidden area in Mie?! Introducing the Kizuro village, which is becoming famous for its unique topography

Do you like "secluded places" and "explorations"? "Famous tourist spots are nice, but I'd like to go to rare places that people around me have never been to!" We recommend this hidden place in Mie Prefecture, "Kizuro Village," for people like you. ―――――――――――――― Kizuro Village is a village in Kiwa Town, Kumano KumanoCity, Mie Prefecture, located downstream of Doro-kyoGorge in Dorokyo, one of the most famous valleys in the Kii Peninsula. The large meandering Kitayama River...

[The best viewing time is almost here!] A flock of white sheep on the mountain!? A popular sight at Suzuka Seven Mountain! We have published an article introducing hiking in Ryugatake in the spring when the white rhododendrons bloom!

There is a mysterious sight that can only be seen in spring at Mount Ryugatake, one of the Suzuka Seven Mountains. What is the true nature of this sight that makes you think, "A flock of white sheep?!"? We went to meet a flock of white sheep while climbing a popular course at Mount Ryugatake!

[From May 16th] The rich menu on the official Mie Tourism LINE account has been updated!

The official Mie Tourism LINE is sending out various information such as recommended spots in Mie Prefecture, gourmet information, great deals, and Mie Tourism gift campaigns! It's easy to use! When you open the chat room, six menus will be displayed. Just press the button for the information you are interested in! Each page will display a link or a card-type menu, and there is a function that allows you to select the information you are interested in from there, and you can get the tourist information you want by tapping...

[May 14, 2024] Nabananosato "Rose Festival" 🌹 The noble roses are in full bloom!

As of May 14th, spring roses are in full bloom at the Rose Garden in the Begonia Garden of Nabananosato, one of Japan's largest flower spots. The roses are blooming splendidly and exuding a noble fragrance. There is a wide variety of red, pink, yellow, orange, and white roses, including large-flowered hybrid tea roses, medium-flowered floribundas, and richly scented English roses and old roses. At night, the rose garden is lit up, creating a fantastic flower scene...

[May 10, 2024] Spring roses are in full bloom at Matsusaka Agricultural Park BellFarm.

At Matsusaka Agricultural Park BellFarm in MatsusakaCity, where you can enjoy flowers of every season, the gorgeous spring roses are about to reach their peak. At the same time, temperate water lilies have begun to bloom, delighting visitors. In the rose garden, about 500 English roses of 60 varieties are blooming one after another, and as of May 10th, they are about 30-40% in bloom, making it the best season for the gorgeous spring rose garden. Until May 26th (Sun), a "Rose Fair" will be held...

[Latest information as of May 10, 2024] The peony fields in SuzukaCity Suzuka City are in full bloom! Information on the Peony Festival is also available♪

The peony fields near the Suzuka Interchange on the Tomei-Han Expressway in Nagasawa-cho, SuzukaCity, are in full bloom. The peony fields, with about 50,000 plants (about 200,000 flowers), are one of the largest in Japan, and the sight of the gorgeously blooming large peonies is a sight to behold. In this article, we will introduce the latest information on the peony blooming and the Suzuka Peony Festival 2024, which will be held on May 11th (Sat) and 12th (Sun). *The photos shown are from 202...