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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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Nagashima Resort Nabana no Sato and Spa Land Full-Day Course

Enjoy the thrill rides of Nagashima Spa Land and the seasonal flowers and dazzling illumin

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Iga Land of the Ninja Historical Walking Course

In Iga, a birthplace of the ninja, experience the Ninja Museum and its trick house, then t

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Shima Kashikojima and Ago Bay Scenic Cruise Course

Cruise the ria coastline of Ago Bay by sightseeing boat, then enjoy the summit venue and f

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Toba Aquarium and Mikimoto Pearl Island Seaside Stroll Course

Meet a dugong and a host of marine life at Toba Aquarium, then learn about pearls and ama

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Ise Jingu Pilgrimage and Okage Yokocho One-Day Course

Visit the inner shrine of Ise Jingu, a spiritual home of Japan, then stroll and snack alon

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Akafuku Mochi in Oharaimachi, Ise City

A classic Ise sweet of soft mochi wrapped in smooth red bean paste, a staple of shrine pil

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Iga Beef in Iga City

A rare brand wagyu raised in Iga, the home of the ninja. With fine marbling and deep richn

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Kuwana Hamaguri Clams in Kuwana City

Large clams grown at the mouth of the three Kiso rivers, famed as a specialty since old ti

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Tsu Gyoza in Tsu City

A local gyoza born in Tsu City, wrapping filling in a large wrapper about fifteen centimet

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Abalone from the Ama Diving of Toba and Shima

A treasure of Mie gathered by ama divers free diving for it. A premium shellfish of Ise Sh

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Ise Lobster from the Seas of Toba and Shima

A leading luxury ingredient harvested along Mies rocky coast. The sweet, springy flesh is

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Matoya Oysters from Matoya Bay in Shima City

A Mie brand oyster raised in clean waters and treated through a unique purification proces

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Tekone Zushi in the Shima and Ise Shima Area

A fishermens regional sushi of soy marinated red fish such as bonito mixed by hand into vi

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Ise Udon in Ise City

A specialty of Ise featuring thick, soft noodles coated in a dark tamari soy based sauce.

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Matsusaka Beef in Matsusaka City

One of Japans most celebrated brand wagyu, prized for fine marbling and a melting texture.

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Okuise Onsen: A Mountain-Village Bath Embraced by the Clear Miyagawa River

Hot springs in the Okuise area upstream on the Miyagawa River in Odai, with views of clear

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Yumekodo no Yu: A Hilltop Bath Overlooking the Sea in Owase on the Kumano Kodo

A bath in Owase using deep-sea water, set on a rise with sweeping views over the Kumano Se

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Iruka Onsen: A Secluded Kumano Bath in a World Heritage Mountain Village

A quiet hot spring in the hills of Kiwa, Kumano, close to World Heritage pilgrimage routes

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Kahadakyo Onsen: A Mountain Bath in the Gorge of the Clear Kushida River

A quiet mountain hot spring upstream on the Kushida River in Iitaka, Matsusaka, embraced b

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Ise Onsen: A Soothing Bath to Close a Pilgrimage to Ise Jingu

Hot springs near the gates of Ise Jingu, where pilgrims can unwind and ease the fatigue of

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Shima Onsen and Kashikojima: Resort Baths Over the Inlets of Ago Bay

Hot springs around Kashikojima, known for pearls and a ria coast, enjoyed with views of qu

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Toba Onsen Resort: A Seaside Spa Overlooking Islands of Ise-Shima

A cluster of seaside hot springs in Toba, famous for its pearl island and aquarium, with b

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Nagashima Onsen: Hot Springs Beside a Theme Park and Flower Gardens

A hot spring in the large leisure area of Nagashima in Kuwana, enjoyed alongside a theme p

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Sakakibara Onsen: A Beauty Bath Sung of Since the Heian Era

A smooth, skin-friendly hot spring in the rural hills of Tsu, said to be linked to the cla

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Yunoyama Onsen: A Valley Hot Spring at the Foot of Mount Gozaisho

A mountain hot spring district in northern Mie, set among ravines and streams near the rop

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Akame 48 Waterfalls: A Sacred Ninja and Ascetic Valley of Healing Nature (Nabari, Mie)

Akame 48 Waterfalls in Nabari is a valley of cascades large and small. A sacred site of mo

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Ishigami-san (Shinmei Shrine): A Sea-Diver Goddess Who Grants One Wish for Women (Toba, Mie)

Ishigami-san at Shinmei Shrine in Osatsu, Toba, is a goddess revered by ama sea divers. Fa

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Mount Gozaisho: A Sacred Suzuka Peak of Grand Views and a Love Legend (Komono, Mie)

Mount Gozaisho in Komono is a leading sacred peak of the Suzuka Mountains. Known for the g

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Nyu Daishi (Jinguji): A Kobo Daishi Temple Called the Koya for Women (Taki, Mie)

Nyu Daishi in Taki is an ancient temple linked to Kobo Daishi, also called the Koya for Wo

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Koube-no-Miya Yomou Shrine: The Only Shrine of the Head in Japan, for Wisdom and Study (Taiki, Mie)

Koube-no-Miya Yomou Shrine in Taiki is a rare shrine in Japan dedicated to a guardian deit

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Izawa Shrine: A Seaside Matchmaking Power Spot, First Shrine of Shima (Toba, Mie)

Izawa Shrine in Toba is an ancient shrine revered as the first shrine of Shima Province. S

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Takihara-no-Miya: A Serene Auxiliary Shrine Called a Former Ise (Taiki, Mie)

Takihara-no-Miya in Taiki is an auxiliary shrine of Ise Jingu, also called the "distant sh

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Hana-no-Iwaya Shrine: An Ancient Megalith-Worship Power Spot Said to Be One of the Oldest in Japan (Kumano, Mie)

Hana-no-Iwaya Shrine in Kumano, dedicated to Izanami-no-Mikoto, is said to be one of the o

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Tado Taisha: A Northern Ise Power Spot Paired with Ise Jingu (Kuwana, Mie)

Tado Taisha in Kuwana is one of the foremost ancient shrines of northern Ise, long ranked

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Tsubaki Okami Yashiro: Head Shrine of Sarutahiko Okami for Opening New Paths (Suzuka, Mie)

Tsubaki Okami Yashiro in Suzuka is the head shrine of all shrines dedicated to Sarutahiko

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Mie Winter Travel 2026: Ise Grand Shrine, Toba Aquarium & Yunoyama Onsen

三重の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。伊勢神宮初詣・鳥羽水族館・湯の山温泉など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。

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Mie Autumn Foliage 2026: Akame 48 Waterfalls, Mt. Gozaisho & Odaigahara

三重の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。御在所岳・赤目四十八滝・大台ヶ原など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。

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Seasonal Picks🌸 Spring

Mie Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

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

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Mie Local Gourmet Guide: Ise Udon

Discover Mie''s unique local cuisine including 伊勢うどん. A food lover''s guide to the best lo

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Rainy Day in Mie: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Mie! Discover top indoor attractions including 伊勢神宮の宝物館, 鳥羽

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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 l

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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 (

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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 pearl

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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-ry

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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, s

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Toba Aquarium: Japan's Largest Scale Marine Zoo

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

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Power Spot☀️ 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 different

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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

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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, r

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Sightseeing🍂 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 lan

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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 designat

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Yokkaichi Combinat Night View: A Sacred Ground for Factory Lovers

The petrochemical combinat of Yokkaichi City in Mie illuminates with countless lights at n

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Power Spot☀️ Summer

Futami Okitama Shrine: The Purification Shrine Enshrining Sarutahiko Okami

Futami Okitama Shrine at Futamigaura in Ise City, Mie, has been revered since ancient time

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

The coastline facing Kumano-Nada in southern Mie features magnificent scenery of sea cliff

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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'

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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 autu

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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 seaf

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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 walls

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Sightseeing❄️ 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, usi

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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 com

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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 Miki

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Ise Jingu and Toba-Shima — Shrine Pilgrimage and the Food Culture of Ama Divers

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

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Kumano Kodo and Nachi Falls — Walking the World Heritage Pilgrimage Trail

Walk the sacred Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route through ancient forests and visit the majesti

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Seeking Matsusaka Beef and Akafuku — A Mie Gourmet Journey

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

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Ise Jingu — The Spiritual Home of the Japanese People

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

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Futami Okitama Shrine — The Sacred Site of Wedded Rocks and Frog Charms

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

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Kumano Kodo Ise-ji — A Healing Pilgrimage on the World Heritage Trail

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