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Ise Jingu Shrine and the ama diving culture of Toba and Shima. A food lover's paradise for Matsusaka beef, Ise lobster, and Matoya oysters.

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

Mie Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Mie. Spring sakura viewing guide with โ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Mie Local Gourmet Guide: ไผŠๅ‹ขใ†ใฉใ‚“

Discover Mie''s unique local cuisine including ไผŠๅ‹ขใ†ใฉใ‚“. A food lover''s guide to the best loโ€ฆ

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Rainy Day Spots๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Rainy Day in Mie: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Mie! Discover top indoor attractions including ไผŠๅ‹ข็ฅžๅฎฎใฎๅฎ็‰ฉ้คจ, ้ณฅ็พฝโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Mie Food Guide: Ise Lobster, Matsusaka Beef & Tekone Sushi

Mie is where Japan's most sacred shrine meets some of its finest food. Premium Ise spiny lโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Ise Jingu: Japan's Highest Sacred Site and the 20-Year Shikinen Sengu

Ise Jingu, called the "spiritual hometown of the Japanese," consists of the Inner Shrine (โ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Ago Bay Pearl: The Sea Where the World's First Pearl Cultivation Was Born

Ago Bay in Shima City, Mie, is where Mikimoto Kokichi succeeded in the world's first pearlโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Iga Ninja: Ninja Experiences at the Birthplace of Japan's Two Great Ninja Traditions

Iga City in Mie is one of Japan's two great ninja origin places alongside Koka. The Iga-ryโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Ise Udon: Ise's Specialty Soft Thick Noodles with Rich Sauce

Ise udon, served to visitors at Ise Jingu for centuries, is a simple dish of very thick, sโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Toba Aquarium: Japan's Largest Scale Marine Zoo

Toba Aquarium in Toba City, Mie, is a large aquarium boasting Japan's largest number of spโ€ฆ

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Power Spotโ˜€๏ธ Summer

Meoto Iwa: Sacred Couple Rocks of Futamigaura Standing as a Symbol of Ise

Meoto Iwa (Couple Rocks) at Futamigaura beach in Ise City, Mie, are two rocks of differentโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Suzuka Circuit: World-Class Course Hosting the F1 Japanese Grand Prix

Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka City, Mie, is a world-famous race course hosting the F1 Japanese โ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Toba-Shima Ama Divers: The Culture of Free Diving Fishing Continuing Over 2000 Years

The ama divers of Toba-Shima in Mie, who free dive to harvest abalone and turban shells, rโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Ise Lobster: The Jewel of the Sea and Autumn Flavor that Mie is Proud Of

Ise lobster is Mie's representative luxury ingredient, with about 40% of Japan's catch lanโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Akame Forty-Eight Waterfalls: Mysterious Waterfall Group Cascading Through Deep Ravines

Akame Forty-Eight Waterfalls in Nabari City, Mie, is a treasure of valley scenery designatโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Yokkaichi Combinat Night View: A Sacred Ground for Factory Lovers

The petrochemical combinat of Yokkaichi City in Mie illuminates with countless lights at nโ€ฆ

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Power Spotโ˜€๏ธ Summer

Futami Okitama Shrine: The Purification Shrine Enshrining Sarutahiko Okami

Futami Okitama Shrine at Futamigaura in Ise City, Mie, has been revered since ancient timeโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Kumano-Nada Coastline: The Rugged Spectacular Coast of the Kii Peninsula

The coastline facing Kumano-Nada in southern Mie features magnificent scenery of sea cliffโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Okage Yokocho: Food Walking and Edo Atmosphere in Ise's Temple Town

Okage Yokocho spread before Ise Jingu's Inner Shrine is a traditional town recreating Ise'โ€ฆ

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Festival/Event๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Ise Festival: Autumn Festival Handed Down in the Sacred City of Ise

The Ise Festival held in October in Ise City, Mie, is a traditional festival coloring autuโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Owase Seafood: Bounty of Kumano-Nada and Fishing Town Food Culture

Owase City in southern Mie is a fishing town facing Kumano-Nada blessed with abundant seafโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Iga Ueno Castle: Castle Town Woven by Tall Stone Walls and the Ninja Village

Iga Ueno Castle in Iga City, Mie, is a famous castle known for Japan's tallest stone wallsโ€ฆ

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Sightseeingโ„๏ธ Winter

Ise-Shima Hot Pot: Hearty Fisherman's Hot Pot Packed with Seafood

Hot pot dishes like "tekone nabe" and "hama yaki nabe" created by Ise-Shima fishermen, usiโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Ise-Shima National Park: Rias Coastline and Nature Dwelling with Deities

Ise-Shima National Park in Mie's Ise-Shima region is a special national park combining comโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Mikimoto Pearl Island: Island Where Pearl History and Ama Diver Demonstrations Can Be Seen

Mikimoto Pearl Island, a small island in Toba City, Mie, is the historic island where Mikiโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Ise Jingu and Toba-Shima โ€” Shrine Pilgrimage and the Food Culture of Ama Divers

Make a pilgrimage to the sacred Ise Jingu shrines and discover the traditional ama diving โ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Kumano Kodo and Nachi Falls โ€” Walking the World Heritage Pilgrimage Trail

Walk the sacred Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route through ancient forests and visit the majestiโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Seeking Matsusaka Beef and Akafuku โ€” A Mie Gourmet Journey

Indulge in world-famous Matsusaka wagyu beef and the beloved Akafuku mochi sweets in this โ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Ise Jingu โ€” The Spiritual Home of the Japanese People

Make a pilgrimage to Ise Jingu, Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine, enshrining the sun goddโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Futami Okitama Shrine โ€” The Sacred Site of Wedded Rocks and Frog Charms

Visit Futami Okitama Shrine and its famous Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks), joined by a sacred stโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Kumano Kodo Ise-ji โ€” A Healing Pilgrimage on the World Heritage Trail

Walk the Kumano Kodo Ise-ji pilgrimage route, a UNESCO World Heritage trail through ancienโ€ฆ