【Mie Travel】You can enjoy even a one-day trip! Here is a model course for sightseeing in Mie!

Mysterious shrine, beautiful sea and fresh seafood! Sightseeing in Ise-Shima is full of attractions. Ise Jingu is a shrine dedicated to Amaterasu, the ancestral deity of the imperial family. The shrine consists of 125 shrines, including the Inner and Outer Shrines, and the Shikinen Sengu, a ceremony held every 20 years, is a symbolic event of traditional Japanese culture. In addition, the “beautiful coastline” offers diverse landscapes such as a rias coastline and white sandy beaches. There are also a variety of marine activities! Fresh seafood is also an exquisite delicacy! Gourmet foods such as Ise lobster, oysters and Matsusaka beef are available. There are many restaurants and seafood markets where you can enjoy seafood and taste the unique food experience of Ise-Shima.
Sightseeing in Ise-Shima is a fascinating journey where you can fully enjoy history, culture, nature, and gourmet food. It is also recommended for those who want to get away from the city and refresh their body and soul. Come and experience an unforgettable trip to Ise-Shima!

Course of travel (time required and distance)

Mie is an attractive tourist destination for its diverse topography, including Ise-Shima with its rias coastline and the Suzuka Mountains with their beautiful views.

(1) Vison
　　　　Travel time: 25 minutes (approx. 25.5 km)
2) Ise Jingu (Inner Shrine)
　　　　Travel time: 2 minutes (approx. 600m away)
(3) Okage Yokocho
　　　　Travel time: 30 minutes (approx. 23.3 km)
Yokoyama Observation Deck
　　　　Travel time: 37 minutes (approx. 26 km)
4) Goza Shirahama Beach

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Hiking Bere’s Travel Record

This was my first trip to Mie! There were so many great places to visit! In Vison, I was able to experience living in harmony with nature, buying fresh vegetables at a market, and enjoying lunch made with local ingredients. At Ise Jingu Shrine, the solemn atmosphere was heartwarming, and at nearby Okage Yokocho, we enjoyed Mie gourmet foods such as Ise udon noodles and Akafuku rice cakes! I was also impressed by the spectacular views of Ise Bay from Yokoyama Observatory and Oza-Shirahama Beach!
Mie was a fascinating place to enjoy nature, history, and gourmet food! I will definitely visit again!

Enjoy food and nature! Vison, a new tourist attraction in Mie

Vison is one of the largest commercial resorts in Japan, opening in July 2021 in Taki Town, Mie Prefecture. Covering an area the size of 24 Tokyo Domes, it will feature approximately 70 businesses, including a hotel, farm, market, and studios. Under the concept of “Everything is for the Joy of Life,” this is a place where visitors can find inspiration for a spiritually rich life through a variety of experiences, including food, health, nature, and crafts. We recommend this place to a variety of people who want to refresh themselves in nature, eat delicious food, or enjoy craft experiences! Why not visit Vison?

Vison Attraction

• Fresh Food Experience
  One of Japan’s largest direct-produce marche, Marche Vison, offers a wide variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, and marine products from Mie Prefecture. With a wide variety of restaurants using local ingredients, visitors can enjoy food with all five senses.
• Contact with Nature
  Visitors can experience harvesting seasonal vegetables and fruits at a farm spreading over a vast area. Visitors can also enjoy hot spring baths and other activities to refresh themselves in the midst of nature.
• Accommodations like a retreat
  Vison offers many different types of accommodations. You can choose from hotels, inns, villas, and more, depending on your needs.

Access

• By car: 30 minutes from Ise IC on Ise Expressway
• By train bus: Approx. 15 min. from JR Taki Sta. From Ise City Station or Toba Station, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Official Site：https://vison.jp/

A journey to experience the heart of Japan! Ise Jingu, a shrine dedicated to Amaterasu

Ise Jingu Naiku is a Shinto shrine located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture. It is the oldest shrine in Japan dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami and is listed as a World Heritage Site. It offers a variety of attractions, including a solemn atmosphere, history and tradition, and lush nature. When you visit Ise Jingu Naiku, please take your time to visit the shrine and experience the sacred atmosphere.

Attractions of Ise Jingu (Inner Shrine)

• Solemn Atmosphere
  The Ise Jingu Inner Shrine, with its vast grounds lined with torii gates and shrine pavilions, offers a solemn atmosphere. In particular, you will never forget the feeling of being enveloped in the sacred air when you cross the Uji Bridge and step into the shrine.
• History and Tradition
  Every 20 years, the Shikinen Sengu, the main shrine of Ise Jingu, the residence of the gods, is relocated to a new location. This is the oldest traditional event in Japan and unique in the world.
• Abundant Nature
  The Inner Shrine of Ise Jingu is surrounded by abundant nature. The murmuring of the Isuzu River and the trees in the Jingu Forest will soothe your soul.

Access

• By car: 10 minutes from Ise IC on Ise Expressway
• By train bus: Approx. 20 minutes on foot / 10 minutes by bus from Ise-shi Station on the JR Tokaido Honsen Line

Official Site：https://www.isejingu.or.jp/

Slip back in time to a retro townscape! Okage Yokocho” just a short walk from Ise Jingu Shrine

Okage Yokocho is a historical area that flourished as a gate town of Ise Jingu Shrine. You can enjoy the retro atmosphere of the area with its rows of craft stores and restaurants that are reproductions of wooden buildings from the Edo period.

Charm of Okage Yokocho

• You can enjoy the atmosphere of the Edo period.
  Okage Yokocho is lined with buildings that are reproductions of wooden structures from the Edo period. It is a perfect place to stop by before visiting Ise Jingu Shrine while enjoying the retro atmosphere.
• Traditional crafts and local specialties of Ise are available
  In Okage Yokocho, many stores are selling traditional crafts and local specialties of Ise. You can also taste Ise udon noodles, Akafuku rice cakes, and other local specialties.
• Crowded with visitors to Ise Jingu Shrine
  Okage Yokocho is an area with a long history of prosperity as the gate town of Ise Jingu Shrine. Please stop by when you visit Ise Jingu Shrine.

Access

• By car: 10 minutes from Ise IC on Ise Expressway
• By train bus: Approx. 20 minutes on foot / 10 minutes by bus from Ise-shi Station on the JR Tokaido Honsen Line

Official Site：https://okageyokocho.com/main/

The spectacular view of Ise-Shima spreads out! Yokoyama Observatory, where you can enjoy spectacular views of the sea and mountains

Yokoyama Observatory is an observatory located in Ukata, Agi-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture. The wooden observation terrace on Yokoyama, 100 meters above sea level, offers panoramic views of the national park and Ago Bay. Yokoyama Observatory is a recommended sightseeing spot where you can fully enjoy the nature and gourmet food of Iseshima. We encourage you to visit.

Attractions of Yokoyama Observatory

• Enjoy the spectacular view of Ise-Shima
  From the Yokoyama Observatory, you can view the magnificent nature of Ise-Shima National Park. The blue waters of Ago Bay and the mountains of Ise-Shima can be seen.
• You can spend a relaxing time at the café.
  The observatory also has a café. Visitors can enjoy lunch and sweets made with ingredients from Ise-Shima while taking in the spectacular view.

Recommended Spending at Yokoyama Observatory

• Appreciate the sunrise and sunset
  Yokoyama Observatory is known for its beautiful sunrises and sunsets. In particular, the morning glow is very fantastic as the sky turns pink.
• Enjoy stargazing
  Yokoyama Observatory is a good place for stargazing because there are few lights around the observatory. When the weather is fine, you can gaze at a star-filled sky.
• Use as a base for sightseeing in Iseshima
  Yokoyama Observatory is recommended as a base for sightseeing in Iseshima. It is within walking distance of Ukata Station, and nearby tourist attractions include the Ise-Shima Aquarium and Shima Spain Village.

Access

• By car: 10 minutes from the Ago IC of the Ise Expressway
• By bus: 15 minutes walk from Ukata Station

Official Site：https://chubu.env.go.jp/nature/yokoyama/access.html

The calm sea and comfortable tranquility are the charm! Mie’s hidden resort “Oza Shirahama

Miza Shirahama is a beautiful beach located in Shima City, Mie Prefecture. It features a shallow coastline with approximately 1 km of white sand and crystal clear waters, where visitors can enjoy marine sports such as swimming and snorkeling. Miza Shirahama is a recommended tourist spot for those who want to enjoy the beautiful sea and nature in Iseshima. Please visit.

Attractions of Gozashirahama

• Beautiful Sea and White Sand Beach
  Gozashirahama is characterized by a shallow coastline with approximately 1 km of white sand and crystal-clear waters. The waves are calm, and families with small children can enjoy the beach with peace of mind.
• Rich Nature
  Miza-Shirahama belongs to the Ise-Shima National Park and is surrounded by rich nature. Pine forests along the coast and mountains in the background create beautiful scenery.
• Gourmet Seafood
  Goza Shirahama is also a great place to enjoy fresh gourmet seafood. You can enjoy dishes made from seafood caught at the nearby fishing port while looking out over the ocean.

Access

• By car: Approximately 40 minutes from Ise-nishi IC of Ise Expressway
• By bus: Approx. 50 minutes by bus from Toba Station on the JR Sangyu Line.

Official Site：https://www.gozashirahama.com/

summary

In Vison, I was impressed by the breathtaking natural beauty. The Ise Jingu shrine was filled with a solemn atmosphere and seemed to cleanse my heart. At Okage Yokocho, we enjoyed the atmosphere of a traditional shopping street and felt a nostalgic feeling. The view from Yokoyama Observatory was spectacular and broadened my mind. We refreshed ourselves and enjoyed a peaceful moment at the quiet beach of Oza-Shirahama. I encourage everyone to visit Mie.