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[About an hour and a half from Nagoya by Kintetsu train] 5 recommended sightseeing spots in Ise City, Mie Prefecture ♪
About an hour and a half by express train from Nagoya. Ise City is located in Mie Prefecture and is known as a beautiful tourist destination where history and nature blend together. Below are 5 recommended tourist spots in Ise City. We will introduce recommended tourist spots that you should definit...
[Ise City, Mie Prefecture] 5 recommended spots for beautiful sightseeing spots where history and nature come together
Ise Shrine
Ise Shrine is the center of Shinto in Japan and a sacred place visited by many worshippers from all over Japan. It consists of the Inner Shrine (Naiku) and the Outer Shrine (Geku), and Amaterasu Omikami is enshrined in the Inner Shrine. Located in a sacred forest, the shrine is enveloped in silence and solemnity, making it the perfect place to calm your mind.
Okage Yokocho
Okage Yokocho, located near Ise Shrine, is a tourist area that recreates the streets of the Edo period. Traditional buildings stand side by side, and you can enjoy local specialties, crafts, and gourmet food. Ise udon and Akafuku mochi are especially recommended dishes to try when you visit.
Ise-Shima Skyline
The Ise-Shima Skyline is a tourist road that connects Ise City and Shima City, where you can enjoy the beautiful coastline and mountain scenery. From the observation deck, you can get a panoramic view of Ise Bay and the Pacific Ocean, which is especially spectacular at sunset.
Futamiokitama Shrine
Futamiokitama Shrine is famous for its Meoto Iwa rocks. This shrine is said to grant blessings for marital harmony and matchmaking, and many couples visit. At sunrise, the sun rising between the Meoto Iwa rocks is mystical and a fitting sight for the start of the day.
Kashikojima
Kashikojima is a scenic island located within Ise-Shima National Park. Shima Marineland and a pearl farm are located here, and you can feel the blessings of nature and the sea. In particular, a tour around Ago Bay on a sightseeing boat is recommended, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sea and islands.
Ise City is a tourist destination that is rich in history, culture, and nature. When you visit, be sure to explore these spots and fully enjoy Japanese tradition and beauty.
It is a convenient accommodation for sightseeing, about 15 to 20 minutes by car from Ise Jingu. We offer a variety of room types, from standard semi-Japanese rooms to twin rooms with open-air baths. The large open-air bath in the hotel uses hot spring water. There are plenty of activities inside the facility, including a corner where you can freely wear colored uchikake, a traditional Ise craft Ise katagami painting experience, a table tennis room, and billiards.
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