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
Ago Bay
Ago Bay is the largest inlet on Shima Peninsula. It is characterised by a rias coastline and is famous for pearl farming. The shadows of the Islands in various sizes floating on the ocean, including Kashiko-jima islan...
Ise Azuchi-Momoyama Culture Village
Ise Azuchi-Momoyama Culture Village reproduces the Ages of the Civil Wars with the golden Azuchi Castle as its symbol. There is a battle experience theater in the castle where visitors can enjoy various shows includin...
Sakakibara Hot Springs
In "Makura no soushi (The Pillow Book)" written by Seisho Nagon, there is a poem which says "The best hot spring is Nanakuri Hot Springs, Arima Hot Springs, and Tamatsukuri Hot Springs." "Nanakuri Hot Springs here in...
Rokkaen
Rokkaen Garden, which was completed in 1913, has a Western hall, a Japanese building and a garden. The Western hall was designed by an English architect Josiah Conder and the hall has four-layered tower. In front of t...
Shima Marine Land
Shima Marine Land is an aquarium which has sunfish. We have many other fish and animals here too, from cute penguins to a large group of fish fed by woman diver. Also, the Ancient Aquarium introducing the history of t...