📝 Articles about Mie
Kumano Fireworks Festival: Mie's Sea Blasts & Onigajo Set Piece
Mie's famous fireworks on a World Heritage coast. Sea-surface blasts, sanshakudama shells …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
Akafuku Mochi in Oharaimachi, Ise City
A classic Ise sweet of soft mochi wrapped in smooth red bean paste, a staple of shrine pil…
Iga Beef in Iga City: Local Food Guide (Mie)
A rare brand wagyu raised in Iga, the home of the ninja. With fine marbling and deep richn…
Kuwana Hamaguri Clams in Kuwana City: Local Food Guide
Large clams grown at the mouth of the three Kiso rivers, famed as a specialty since old ti…
Tsu Gyoza in Tsu City: Local Food Guide (Mie)
A local gyoza born in Tsu City, wrapping filling in a large wrapper about fifteen centimet…
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…
Ise Lobster from the Seas of Toba and Shima
A leading luxury ingredient harvested along Mies rocky coast. The sweet, springy flesh is …
Matoya Oysters, Shima: Mie Oyster Guide
A Mie brand oyster raised in clean waters and treated through a unique purification proces…
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…
Ise Udon in Ise City: Local Food Guide (Mie)
A specialty of Ise featuring thick, soft noodles coated in a dark tamari soy based sauce. …
Matsusaka Beef in Matsusaka City: Local Food Guide (Mie)
One of Japans most celebrated brand wagyu, prized for fine marbling and a melting texture.…
Okuise Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Mie)
Hot springs in the Okuise area upstream on the Miyagawa River in Odai, with views of clear…
Yumekodo no Yu: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access (Mie)
A bath in Owase using deep-sea water, set on a rise with sweeping views over the Kumano Se…
Iruka Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Mie)
A quiet hot spring in the hills of Kiwa, Kumano, close to World Heritage pilgrimage routes…
Kahadakyo Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Mie)
A quiet mountain hot spring upstream on the Kushida River in Iitaka, Matsusaka, embraced b…
Ise Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access (Mie)
Hot springs near the gates of Ise Jingu, where pilgrims can unwind and ease the fatigue of…
Shima Onsen and Kashikojima: Day-Use Hot Spring Prices
Hot springs around Kashikojima, known for pearls and a ria coast, enjoyed with views of qu…
Toba Onsen Resort: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A cluster of seaside hot springs in Toba, famous for its pearl island and aquarium, with b…
Nagashima Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Mie)
A hot spring in the large leisure area of Nagashima in Kuwana, enjoyed alongside a theme p…
Sakakibara Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A smooth, skin-friendly hot spring in the rural hills of Tsu, said to be linked to the cla…
Yunoyama Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access (Mie)
A mountain hot spring district in northern Mie, set among ravines and streams near the rop…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
5 Photogenic Buildings & Townscapes in Mie
Mie Prefecture is dotted with stunning architecture and atmospheric townscapes that make y…
Top 5 Photogenic Gourmet Foods & Souvenirs of Mie
From the sacred grounds of Ise Jingu to exquisite seafood, Mie Prefecture is packed with g…
5 Photogenic Scenic Spots in Mie
Mie Prefecture is a treasure trove dotted with breathtaking views, from mysterious shrines…
5 Photogenic Power Spots in Mie
When you think of Mie Prefecture, it's not just Ise Jingu!…
Mie Winter Travel: Ise Grand Shrine, Toba Aquarium & Yunoyama Onsen
Winter in Mie Prefecture welcomes a special season that quietly touches the very depths of…
Mie Autumn Foliage: Akame 48 Waterfalls, Mt. Gozaisho & Odaigahara
Mountains ablaze in fiery red, brocade bridges spanning deep ravines—Mie Prefecture concen…
Mie Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Mie. Spring sakura viewing guide with …
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…
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…
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…
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 (…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
Yokkaichi Combinat Night View: A Sacred Ground for Factory Lovers
The petrochemical combinat of Yokkaichi City in Mie illuminates with countless lights at n…
Futami Okitama Shrine: The Purification Shrine Enshrining Sarutahiko Okami
Futami Okitama Shrine at Futamigaura in Ise City, Mie, has been revered since ancient time…
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…
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'…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
Kumano Kodo and Nachi Falls: A World Heritage Pilgrimage Route across Mie and Wakayama
Walk the sacred Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route through ancient forests and visit the majesti…
Seeking Matsusaka Beef and Akafuku — A Mie Gourmet Journey
Indulge in world-famous Matsusaka wagyu beef and the beloved Akafuku mochi sweets in this …
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…
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…
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…