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
Aoyama Kogen
Aoyama Kogen is located in the center of Murou Akame Aoyama National Park. It has gradual undulation where visitors can enjoy various activities throughout the year. In the spring, many flowers including azaleas bloo...
Matsusaka Merchant Memorial Museum
The Museum used to be a residence of a wealthy merchant, Ozu Seizaemon, who sold paper and cotton in Edo. Although the exterior of the house is simple, the interior is unexpectedly large. Two storehouses made of mud s...
Gojoban-Yashiki (Residence for a Castle Guard)
This samurai family residence was occupied by a former Kishu domain lord who moved here to work as a guard at Matsusaka Castle at the end of Edo period. The house is made in a rare style called kuminagaya style. This...
Matsusaka Castle Ruins
Matsusaka Castle was originally built in 1588 by Gamou Ujisato. No buildings survived so only the gorgeous stone fence exists now. There is Motoori Norinaga Memorial Hall, a Historical and Folklore Archive Hall, and o...
The Ruins of Saiku and Saiku Historical Museum
The museum introduces saikuu and saiou, familiar terms that appears in "Genji monogatari (The Tales of Genji," and "Ise monogatari" or "The Tales of Ise" using computer graphics and models based on literary research a...