Aquaignis

An integrated resort in Yunoyama Onsen operating with the concept of combined effect of healing and food.

8 minute walk from Kintetsu "Yunoyama-onsen" Station. A modern architechture abruptly appears in a quiet area surrounded by mountains. At Aquaignis, which was built in Yunoyama Onsen ...

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Kumano Kodo Omotenashi House

Visit a beautifully restored 130-year old house and learn how to make traditional Kumano-style Sanma zushi and Mehari zushi with friendly locals. After the lesson, you can relax and enjoy eating your delicious sushi creations.

The seaside city of Kumano on the edge of Nigishima Bay is home to spectacular coastal views and a wide variety of fresh seafood dishes for visitors to enjoy. For anyone who would like to have a ha...

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Suzuka Circuit

A sheer excitement for lovers of automobiles! One big recreational park with attractions related to automobiles.

While this huge vehicle-centered leisure land consists mainly of international racing course where big races like "F1 Japan", "GP" and "Suzuka 8" are held, it also con...

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Ozawa Confectionery

Eat a sweet snack at a family-owned business that makes famous ninja cookies with a traditional recipe.

The Ozawa Confectionery has been making katayaki for many generations. These cookies are famous for being the hardest in Japan. They are so hard that each package is sold with a tiny wooden mallet ...

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Basho Memorial Museum

See a collection of scrolls and maps from Matsuo Basho’s writing and travels.

The Basho Memorial Museum is located in Ueno Park near Ueno Castle in Iga City. It may be small in size, but it contains an impressive collection of scrolls of poems written by one of the most cele...

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Regional Consulting Company and Bank of Resources, Ltd. NIU Cazacle Business

A historic and residential village able to attract people that are ready to enjoy cycling and being and surrounded by nature.

This place is out of the way of the busy city and perfect for being able to take things slow to enjoy each other’s company. The couple that lives there and welcomes travelers allows us to quickly t...

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Minomushian

One of the retreats in Iga City where Basho would write poetry.

Minomushian is the only remaining retreat out of five that Basho used to frequent in Iga City. It is a simple house with a couple of tatami mat rooms. There is a serene garden space around the hous...

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Haiseiden

A unique and reverent tribute to Basho that was built around 80 years ago.

Haiseiden Hall was built close to Ueno Castle to honor the 300th anniversary of Basho’s birth and it is a beautiful tribute to one of Iga City’s most famous people. The distinctive circular design ...

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The statue of Matsuo Basho

A statue of Basho proudly shows that Iga City is the birthplace of the haiku master.

Matsuo Basho is a celebrated poet and artist from Iga City. Throughout Japan he is well-known and respected for his writing skills and development of the haiku style. He also represents the spirit ...

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Shima Nature School

This is a place to interact with nature where adults and children can enjoy activities for those who love nature.

Shima Nature School is based in Tomoyama Park. It faces Ago Bay, which has a distinctive coastline of the Rias coast that Mie is famous for. It offers a variety of outdoor activities to experience ...

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Geku-sando (lane leading to Geku)

A section of the town with a mature atmosphere where you can browse fashionable shops.

The passage of a 5 minute walk connecting Iseshi Station and Geku is quiet and has a reserved atmosphere unike the lively Monzenmachi of Naiku. There are many shops that have newly opened, and ther...

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Ise Jingu Geku (Toyo'uke-daijingu)

"Oise-mairi" (pilgrimage to Ise Jingu Shrine) starts from "Geku". The god and guardian of three essentials of human life, namely cloth, food and shelter, are to be worshipped.

Whereas Naiku of Ise Jingu is dedicated to Amaterasu-Omikami, Geku is dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami, who is believed to be the guardian of three essentials of human life, cloth, food and shelter...

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Iga no Sato Mokumoku Tezukuri Farm (Iga Mokumoku Agricultural Theme Park)

An ecological farm with plenty of freshly picked and hand made delicious farm products.

Eat, buy and play……"Iga no Sato Mokumoku Tezukuri Farm" is like a "theme park of food". You can spend the whole day having fun. On its large property, you will find a beer re...

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