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  • Nabana no Sato (Flower Garden)

    Nabana no Sato (Flower Garden)

    One of the largest in Japan! Both the illumination and the flower garden are overwhelming!

    At "Nabana-no-Sato", you can see various flowers and trees through the four seasons. The seasonal events which can be enjoyed from spring to winter are popular. The spring time flower ...

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  • Mikimoto Pearl Island

    Mikimoto Pearl Island

    The birthplace of Mikimoto Pearls, internationally renowned for their high quality.

    Mikimoto Pearl Island, a green lush island sitting on Toba Bay, is the very first place in the world that succeeded in culturing pearls. On the large island, there are facilities such as the Pear...

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  • VISON

    VISON

    Standing on a vast 54-hectare section of land, this commercial complex is home to roughly 70 stores and venues that include a hotel showcasing the four seasons, one of Japan’s largest farmer’s mark...

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  • Oharai-machi

    Oharai-machi

    A town that developed near the gate of Ise Jingu Shrine. Visitors are sure to feel at ease by the old fashioned atmosphere.

    After worshiping at Ise Jingu, take a stroll in the old town. From the Ujibashi Bridge, which is the entrance to Naiku, there is a stone-paved alley stretching along the Isuzugawa River, and stand...

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  • "Shima Spain Village" (Parque de España)

    "Shima Spain Village" (Parque de España)

    A therme park where you can experience the country of passion, Spain.

    See, play, eat and experience the cheerful Spain. Once you step in here, this is a park holding a festival in Spain, the country of sunshine and passion. Experience the parades by entertainers,...

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  • Iga Ueno City Hotel

    Iga Ueno City Hotel

    Stay at a luxurious hotel with ninja themed rooms that will capture your imagination during your stay.

    The Iga Ueno City Hotel is a popular place to stay for people who come to Mie Prefecture in search of ninja experiences. Some of the rooms in the hotel are decorated with a ninja aesthetic in mind....

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  • Okage Yokocho

    Okage Yokocho

    A town that developed near the gate of Ise Jingu Shrine. A district that is particularly popular and crowded.

    "Okage Yokocho" is in the middle of "Oharai-machi", a town that developed near the gate of Ise Jingu Shrine's Naiku. There are many little stalls like you see at fairs, and ev...

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  • Mieken shinju

    Mieken shinju

    Mieken Shinju is a pearl specialty store where you can make your own pearl jewelry.

    The bright and spacious interior of Mieken Shinju is welcoming and displays a wide selection of pearl products at reasonable prices. Located in Ise-Shima, the heart of the Japanese pearl industry, ...

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  • Shorenji Lake Tourist Village  Grape & Strawberry Picking

    Shorenji Lake Tourist Village Grape & Strawberry Picking

    Here at Seirennji Tourist Village, you can enjoy fruit picking throughout the year, with strawberry picking in winter and spring, and grape picking in summer and autumn. ※Please note that price an...

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  • Tamakiya Hekoki Manju

    Tamakiya Hekoki Manju

    Laugh at the name, and eat to satisfy your stomach!

    A Japanese-style sweet in the shape of a ninja, made with plenty of sweet potatoes, which is a specialty of Akame 48 Waterfalls in a quasi-national park. The name may surprise you, but its deliciou...

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  • kiond(An interactive facility with trees and forests)

    kiond(An interactive facility with trees and forests)

    An enchanted encounter to immerse yourself in the world of trees

    Various programs about nature and activities are provided such as woodworking workshops, activities in the forest, the indoor play area made of timber, and the library café where visitors can find...

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  • Iwato no Shio Kobo (Iwato Salt Factory)

    Iwato no Shio Kobo (Iwato Salt Factory)

    In 2021 they relocated and opened a new workshop with a small shop next to it. At Iwato no Shio Kobo, salt is produced following 2,000-year-old traditional methods by boiling the brackish water. If...

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  • Ishikawa Sake Brewery

    Ishikawa Sake Brewery

    Yokkaichi City is blessed with pure waters gushing from countless wells fed by the Suzuka Mountains from where, in colder months, the winter wind “Suzuka Oroshi” blows down from the peaks, it’s the...

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  • ITO Shuzou Co., Ltd.

    ITO Shuzou Co., Ltd.

    Yokkaichi City is blessed with pure waters gushing from countless wells fed by the Suzuka Mountains from where, in colder months, the winter wind “Suzuka Oroshi” blows down from the peaks, it’s th...

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  • Nigiwai no Mori “Inabe Hütte”

    Nigiwai no Mori “Inabe Hütte”

    A unique space created by the city that brings together shops selling colorful food dishes and products made from local Inabe ingredients. In addition, this space aims to create interaction between...

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  • Iga-ware Traditional Industry Hall (Iga-yaki Dento Sangyo Kaikan)

    Iga-ware Traditional Industry Hall (Iga-yaki Dento Sangyo Kaikan)

    On the second floor, there are a museum and a shop where the variety and the beauty of Iga-ware, one of the Iga City's traditional crafts. You can also experience making pottery yourself. (Reservat...

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  • Kanamido

    Kanamido

    We devise and produce a variety of confections using traditional methods without mechanization as much as possible. In the store with the aroma of wood, you can enjoy not only Kanamido's Japanese ...

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  • Taiyodo

    Taiyodo

    This souvenir store is located on the approach to the Meotoiwa (rocks of the married couple) . In addition to souvenirs from Ise-Shima, retro sundries and original products by artists from all ove...

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  • Montmartre-Kameya

    Montmartre-Kameya

    A long-established Japanese and Western confectionery with a tradition of nearly 100 years. It has been 20 years since it moved to a new location along National Route 42, and is used by both local...

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Recommendations on seasonal best

  • Considering the Future of a Satoumi Intertwined with People’s Lives through Pearls Created in Ago Bay, Shima City

    Ago Bay is located in the southern part of Shima City within Ise-Shima National Park. Amid the rich natural environment, aquaculture is actively conducted in its waters. Among its offerings, Ago Bay is a major product...

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  • World Heritage Site Kumano Kodo Iseji. Nature worship and beautiful cultural landscapes existing for over a millennium continue to be passed on to future generations

    The Kumano Kodo is a pilgrimage route to the three grand shrines of Kumano, known as the Kumano Sanzan, which are sacred sites with rich histories. Valuable cultural landscapes have been preserved along the Kumano Kod...

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  • Understanding true “sustainability” as demonstrated by Ise Jingu’s 2000-year-old traditions

    With a history spanning about two millennia, Ise Jingu is the font of Japanese culture and soul. Beloved by many people across Japan, the shrine is often referred to by the honorific epithet, “Oise-san.” At Ise Jingu,...

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  • The free-diving Ama of the Toba and Shima area personify an ancient local culture characterized by a determination to coexist with the ocean, “now and forever.”

    Ise-Shima is a vast national park with verdant nature and beautiful ria coastline. The area has a thriving fishing industry, particularly in the cities of Toba and Shima. Noteworthy is the tradition of ama, female div...

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  • Telling the story of Sekijuku: a stunning, historical post town where a rich lifestyle, blessed by nature has been woven through the ages

    Sekijuku, located in the city of Kameyama, Mie Prefecture, is one of the 53 post towns along the Tokaido that flourished during the Edo period (1603–1867), with its historic townscape designated an Important Preservat...

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