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Okage Yokocho

A lively area in front of Ise Jingu Naiku that recreates the architecture of the Edo to Meiji periods. It is lined with eateries where you can enjoy Ise's specialty gourmet food and souvenir shops handling traditional crafts. Walking and eating or shopping in the bustling streets is extremely popular with travelers from all over the world as a place where they can experience traditional Japanese street-walking culture all at once.

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Yokoyama Observatory

One of Mie Prefecture's leading view spots where you can overlook approximately 60 islands floating in Ago Bay and the intricately convoluted rias coastline. From the observation terrace at an altitude of 203 meters, you can enjoy a liberating view where the sky and sea seem to melt together. It is barrier-free and easy to walk, and spending time slowly gazing at the magnificent view with a local drink in hand at the cafe becomes a highlight of Ise-Shima sightseeing.

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Kumano Kodo Hajikami Pass

Among the World Heritage "Kumano Kodo," this course is where the beautiful cobblestones from the Edo period remain particularly well preserved. From the top of the pass, a panoramic view overlooking the calm sea and islands of Kii-Nagashima spreads out, allowing you to enjoy a magnificent landscape along with a sense of accomplishment from climbing up. Since it is a relatively easy course to walk, it is ideal for the first hiking experience of foreign tourists walking the Kumano Kodo.

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Dorokyo Gorge

A great gorge spanning the three prefectures of Mie, Nara, and Wakayama, designated as a National Special Scenic Spot. The scenery woven by the quiet emerald green water surface and the surrounding cliffs and strange rocks is as beautiful as a landscape painting. Sightseeing from the water on a propeller boat to view the powerful rock walls is popular, allowing you to spend a special time surrounded by mystical natural energy and silence.

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Hinakaya Restaurant

A Japanese restaurant with a thatched roof overlooking the clear stream of the Miya River. In a quiet environment reminiscent of the original Japanese landscape, you can enjoy beautiful Kaiseki cuisine that utilizes seasonal local ingredients. Spending time listening to the murmuring of the clear stream in the interior where you can feel the warmth of wood allows you to deeply experience Japan's sophisticated food culture and heartwarming hospitality.

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Skydive Ise Shima

This is one of the few skydiving spots in Japan where you can overlook the beautiful rias coastline of Ise-Shima from above. A jump from an altitude of 10,000 feet (approx. 3,000 meters) is the ultimate adventure where you can simultaneously experience breathtaking thrills and the spectacular view of the jewel-like glittering Ago Bay. Since it is a tandem jump flying with a professional instructor, even beginners can challenge it with peace of mind. It is an exciting place that can be recommended with confidence to active travelers seeking a special experience that will remain a lifelong memory.

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Akame 48 Waterfalls

"Akame Shijuhachitaki" in Nabari City is a valley where numerous beautiful waterfalls of various sizes continue for about 4 kilometers. You can hike along a promenade full of negative ions while enjoying the nature of each season. This place is also known as where Iga Ninja once trained, and activities offering authentic "Ninja Training Experiences" are extremely popular with international travelers today. It is also a habitat for the special natural monument "Japanese Giant Salamander," and you can see them at the attached center. It is a representative leisure spot in Mie Prefecture where healing and adventure coexist.

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Saiku Historical Museum

The "Saiku Historical Museum" in Meiwa Town, Taki District, is a facility that conveys the history of "Saiku," the palace where the Imperial Princess "Saio" lived while serving Ise Jingu on behalf of the Emperor. A vast city once existed on this land. Inside the museum, you can learn about the glamorous aristocratic culture of the Heian period and the mystical life of the Saio through precise models, videos, and excavated artifacts. There are also areas nearby where buildings from that time have been reconstructed, allowing you to immerse yourself in historical romance in a spacious setting. It is a...

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Uotobi Valley (Kihoku Town)

"Uotobikei," located on a tributary of the Choshi River in Kihoku Town, is a beautiful valley where strange and giant rocks continue, and it is famous for the extremely high transparency of the river. True to its name (meaning "valley where fish jump"), the water is as clear as emerald green and you can see all the way to the riverbed. It is popular as a summer activity spot where you can enjoy playing in nature, such as natural rock slides and diving into deep pools. Spending time touching the crystal-clear water in a quiet valley surrounded by deep greenery...

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Kizuro (Kumano City)

"Kizuro" in Kumano City is a superb viewpoint where the unique terrain, looking like a circular theater created by the intense meandering of the Kitayama River, is a hot topic. Looking down from the top of the mountains on the opposite Wakayama Prefecture side, you can enjoy a mystical sight where the river curves greatly in a U-shape, and the protruding peninsula-like land appears like a floating island. It is said to be a place where very powerful energy gathers according to Feng Shui, and its perfect modeled beauty has become known worldwide through social media. The path to reach...

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Onigura (Kumano City)

Located in the hidden region of Kumano City, "Onitanigura" (Otonigura) is a massive monolith cliff reaching approximately 300 meters in height and about 500 meters in width. This place, which was once a training ground for Shugendo (asceticism), is surrounded by deep mountains and exudes overwhelming power and a sacred atmosphere. From the top of the rock, you can overlook the deep mountain ranges of Kumano, and together with the thrill of the cliff spreading at your feet, you can feel the energy of Mother Nature with your whole body. Untouched nature that has not been commercialized remains, making it...

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Maruyama Senmaida Rice Terraces

"Maruyama Senmaida" in the mountains of Kumano City is one of Japan's largest terraced rice fields, with approximately 1,340 small paddies overlapping each other. Each and every paddy is maintained by hand, and its geometric curved beauty is praised as the "best terraced rice field landscape in Japan." Expressions change with every season; a mystical landscape spreads out where the water surface shines like a mirror during the planting season, and golden ears of rice sway in autumn. Filled with the wisdom and effort of Japanese people who have lived while respecting nature and utilizing the terrain, this place reminds...

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Rokkaen

"Rokkaen" in Kuwana City is the residence of a businessman who was active from the Meiji to Taisho periods. It is a very unique architectural structure combining a Western-style building designed by Josiah Conder, who designed the Rokumeikan, with a traditional Japanese house. The scenery, where the Western-style building with its impressive blue exterior harmonizes with a vast strolling garden around a central pond, symbolizes the history of Japan attempting to incorporate Western culture at that time. This unique space where Japanese and Western beauty coexist is also popular as a filming location for movies. It is a spot of...

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Mitake no Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)

"Mitake no Sakura" in Misugi-cho, Tsu City, is a cherry blossom spot very rare even in Japan, featuring a beautiful contrast between terraced rice fields spreading across mountain slopes and cherry blossoms. Old wild cherry trees continue for about 1.5 kilometers, and the scenery of "Sakasa-zakura" (inverted cherry blossoms) reflected on the water surface of the terraced fields especially fascinates many photographers and tourists. Due to the elevation difference, the blooming period is long, allowing for a leisurely enjoyment of the flowers. The beauty of cherry blossoms blending into the simple rural landscape is the original Japanese landscape itself, providing...

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Miyagawa Tsutsumi (Bank)

Spreading along the embankment of the Miya River that flows through Ise City, "Miyagawa Tsutsumi" is one of Mie Prefecture's leading cherry blossom spots, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. The rows of Somei-Yoshino trees stretching for about one kilometer create a pink tunnel in spring, overwhelming visitors. Praised as "Hitome Senbon" (a thousand trees at a glance) since the Edo period, it has a history of entertaining pilgrims to Ise Jingu. It is a place of relaxation loved by locals where you can enjoy picnics on the wide riverbed or gaze at the mystical night...

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Matsusaka Castle Ruins & Gojoban Yashiki

"Matsuzaka Castle Ruins," the symbol of Matsusaka City, is a historical park where magnificent stone walls remain. Directly adjacent is the "Gojoban Yashiki," row houses where samurai who guarded the castle and their families once lived; it is a very rare place where descendants still actually live today. The scenery of cobblestone paths and beautifully maintained Maki (Japanese podocarp) hedges is filled with a tranquility and elegance that makes you feel as if you've slipped back in time to the Edo period. As a precious ruin that conveys the breath of samurai daily life to the present, it is strongly...

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Shichiri Mihama Beach

Stretching for approximately 22 kilometers from Kumano City to Kiho Town, "Shichiri Mihama" is Japan's longest gravel beach. Selected as one of the "100 Best Beaches in Japan" and a "World Heritage" site, the landscape covered with colorful pebbles polished by the rough waves of the Kumano Sea exudes a unique beauty. While swimming is prohibited, walking while listening to the endless horizon and the pleasant "clatter" of waves washing over the stones offers a meditative experience. Nature is so rich that loggerhead sea turtles come to lay their eggs in early summer, making it a sacred coast where you...

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Iga Ueno Castle

"Iga Ueno Castle" in Iga City, western Mie, is a famous castle built by Todo Takatora, featuring high stone walls that vie for the first or second highest in Japan. Also known as "Hakuho Castle" for its beautiful white exterior, it is popular as a famous cherry blossom spot in spring. The area around the castle is maintained as Ueno Park, and together with the attached "Iga-ryu Ninja Museum," it is a valuable area where you can learn about Japanese Samurai and Ninja cultures simultaneously. From the castle's keep, you can overlook the Iga Basin, enjoying a spectacular view while...

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Goza Shirahama Beach

Located at the tip of the Shima Peninsula, "Goza Shirahama Beach" is a beautiful beach boasting some of the highest transparency in the Tokai region. Pure white, fine-grained sand and a calm, emerald green sea spread out, allowing you to experience a truly superb resort feeling. It has been selected as one of the "100 Best Beaches," and is crowded with many swimmers in summer. There are also spots nearby where you can enjoy fresh seafood caught by Ama divers, and the ability to savor the blessings of the sea is another attraction. As it is a shallow sea, families...

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Nabana no Sato

"Nabana no Sato" in Kuwana City is one of Japan's largest flower theme parks. Beautiful flowers of each season, from tulips in spring to dahlias in autumn, color the vast grounds. The biggest highlight is the "illuminations" held during winter; the tunnels of light and giant light shows using the latest technology have received high acclaim worldwide. There are also attached hot springs and restaurants where you can enjoy local beer, so you won't get bored all day long. The mystical world created by flowers and light is a must-see spot that will undoubtedly become an unforgettable memory of your...

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Climbing Gym Canyon

"Climbing Gym Canyon" in Tsu City is an indoor bouldering facility that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to serious climbers. In a homey atmosphere where you can feel the warmth of wood, you can challenge walls suited to your level. Recommended as a way to refresh during your travels or as an activity on rainy days, even first-timers can easily enjoy it thanks to the friendly support of the staff. For travelers who want to move their bodies and refresh themselves, it is a unique spot where you can spend active time while coming into contact with a...

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Shima Mediterranean Village

Spreading across a hill overlooking Ago Bay in Shima City, "Shima Mediterranean Village" is a resort facility full of exoticism that recreates the streetscapes of Spain and Italy. The white-walled buildings and tiled alleys are beautiful, allowing you to enjoy a European vacation atmosphere while being in Japan. Besides staying overnight, it is also possible to enjoy the cafe, craft experiences, and Ago Bay cruising on a day trip. The photogenic landscape, no matter where you capture it, is extremely popular with tourists who enjoy photography. It provides a glamorous resort experience where the blue sea of Shima and Western-style...

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Kabuto no Mori Terrace

Located in a lush forest in Kameyama City, "Kabuto no Mori Terrace" is a local facility where you can refresh yourself while enjoying camping and the outdoors. With a wealth of activities such as trekking, road biking, and yoga, you can feel the scenery of a Japanese Satoyama firsthand. In addition to tent camping, comfortable cottages are also available, making it easy for outdoor beginners to stay. It is ideal for families and groups who want to leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and luxuriously savor time in Japan's quiet forests while listening to the murmuring of...

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SUNNY COAST KAYAKS

"Sunny Coast Kayaks" offers authentic sea kayaking experiences set in the beautiful Gokasho Bay of Minami-Ise Town. With tours suitable for everyone from beginners to experts, adventures such as landing on uninhabited islands or exploring coves while gliding through highly transparent waters await you. Thanks to detailed lectures from guides, travelers from overseas can participate with peace of mind. You can paddle through the calm sea surface unique to rias coastlines, enjoying spectacular views only visible from the water and a sense of unity with nature, making it a top spot for active people.

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