Chubu Wide-area Tourism Portal Site -- Travel to Ten Thrilling Scenic Sites This showcases sightseeing destinations in Japan's Chubu region (the prefectures of Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Nagano, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, and Shiga).

Mie Prefecture Chunansei Area

Kitabata Shrine is dedicated to the ancester of an Ise lord who flourished in Taki Imperial Palace in Okuitsushi. The garden in the precinct is representative of Nanbokucho period and is magnificent. It is designated as a national scenic spot and a historical site. This wildly styled garden expresses the sense of beauty among the local wealthy families at the time. It is the one of the three greatest gardens for military commanders.