Majestic mountain vistas, breathtaking coastal views, and an ambience woven by history and the four seasons -- here you can enjoy the varied flavors of the changing seasons amid historical townscapes. You'll find many things to see, along with convenient access. We welcome you to Chubu, where you're sure to have a thrilling trip!
Mie
The Ocean, Mountains, and Leisure -- A Domain of Sightseeing with Many and Varied Things to See and Do
Richly varied natural scenery, Ise Shrine and other sites of traditional culture, and leisure facilities -- Mie Prefecture offers a many and varied range of things to see and do. Prominent in Japan for its many delicacies, including Japanese spiny lobster and Matsusaka beef, Mie has much to offer any traveler.
Major specialty products : Cultured pearls, Matsusaka beef, Japanese spiny lobster, abalone
Number one in Japan for : Production of candles, production of rhododendrons and azaleas, production of vending machines, shortest place name ("Tsu")
Sightseeing destinations : Mie Prefectural Tourism Association
Matsuura Takeshirou Memorial Hall
Matsuura Takeshirou, who named the island of Hokkaido, was born in 1818 in the current Mikumo town, in Sugawa village in Isshi county. He went to Hokkaido island for the first time when he was 28 years old. After tha...
Senshu-ji Temple
Senshu-ji temple is the headquarters of the Takada school of the Shingon sect and it houses many national treasures and important cultural properties. Around Senshu-ji, many branches of the temple and merchant houses ...
Sekijuku
Sekijuku used to flourish as the 47th post town on the Tokaido Highway. More than 200 machiya buildings which were built from the end of Edo period to Meiji period still exist here so the area is designated as a natio...
Suzuka Circuit
Suzuka Circuit is an amusement park equipped with many rides in the large ground of 145ha. Various original rides are available here, from ones suited to small children to larger ones for families and friends.
Banko-no-Sato Hall
Banko-no-Sato Hall is an archive museum displaying and selling Mie prefecture's special Banko-yaki pottery. There is an exhibition room and a gallery introducing everything about Banko-yaki as well as direct sales sho...