Experience hands-on tourism in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture Prefecture! Matsusaka beef sukiyaki, cotton hand weaving experience, and kimono rental
This time, we will introduce some experiential tourist spots that you should definitely experience when sightseeing in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture !
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Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture is located almost in the center of Japan, where you can enjoy world-class gourmet Matsusaka beef, rich history and culture, and beautiful nature. During the Edo period, Matsusaka was the final post town for pilgrimages to Ise-mairi (a pilgrimage to Japan's highest-ranking shrine). These merchants succeeded in trading Matsusaka cotton in Edo and brought prosperity to Matsusaka.
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Table of Contents
- Experience the thrill of Matsusaka Mie Prefecture Matsusaka City !
- Let's start with your travel outfit. Try on a Matsusaka Momen Kimono
- Photogenic! 3 Historical Spots to Visit in a Matsusaka Momen Kimono
- From hand-weaving experience to souvenirs! Matsusaka Matsusaka Hand-Weaving Center
- Enjoy authentic Matsusaka beef! Matsusaka beef sukiyaki experience
- summary
Experience the thrill of Matsusaka Mie Prefecture Matsusaka City !
Matsusaka City is located almost in the Chuo of Mie Prefecture . Matsusaka is a city rich in history and culture, having once flourished thanks to pilgrims to Ise , as well as food such as Matsusaka beef, one of Japan's three great wagyu beef breeds.
It is also about a 90-minute train ride from Osaka Namba Station, so it is actually easily accessible from the Kansai and Tokai regions.
This time, we will introduce some experiential tourist spots that you should definitely experience when sightseeing in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture !
Let's start with your travel outfit. Try on a Matsusaka Momen Kimono
"Matsusaka Momen" is a cotton fabric characterized by its striped pattern, woven using yarn dyed with natural indigo.
During the Edo period (1603-1867), when the population of Edo was said to be one million, Matsusaka momen was so popular that over 500,000 bolts were shipped annually.
From a distance, it looks plain, but when you get closer you can see the various stripes, which captivated Edoites for their chic and stylish design.
There is a place where you can rent a Matsusaka Momen kimono!
・Matsusaka Kimono Rental Center (Yawata)
https://www.kankomie.or.jp/spot/23304
address
589-1 Mie Prefecture , Matsusaka City, Hino Town
Opening hours
10:00-18:00 (varies depending on the season)
Closed days
Mondays and Thursdays
Access by public transport
Approximately 5 minutes' walk from JR/Kintetsu Matsusaka Station
Access by car
Approximately 15 minutes from Matsusaka IC on the Ise Expressway
・Utsukushiya Higashi Village Kimono Store
address
1940 Mie Prefecture, Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture
Opening hours
10:00-18:00
Access by public transport
Approximately 10 minutes walk from JR/Kintetsu Matsusaka Station
Matsusaka momen is known as a stylish everyday garment that captivated the townspeople of the Edo period, and is characterized by its lightness and ease of movement.
Therefore, you can fully enjoy walking around the town while experiencing the essence of Matsusaka.
Photogenic! 3 Historical Spots to Visit in a Matsusaka Momen Kimono
Matsusaka has a historic townscape.
We will also introduce some recommended historical spots nearby where you can enjoy taking photos wearing a Matsusaka momen kimono.
1. Matsusaka Castle Ruins
The ruins of Matsusaka Castle, built in 1588.
The magnificent Ishigaki that remain today are a symbol of Matsusaka.
2. Castle Guard House
3. Former Hasegawa Jirobei House
This is the mansion of Hasegawa Jirobei, who ran a cotton wholesale business during the Edo period (1603-1867) and made his fortune.
This mansion, designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, serves matcha green tea and offers a truly atmospheric experience. *Charged.
From hand-weaving experience to souvenirs! Matsusaka Matsusaka Hand-Weaving Center
Now it's time to wear the Matsusaka Momen with your own hands.
At the Matsusaka Momen Hand-Weaving Center, you can experience weaving Matsusaka Momen.
There are various courses available, from a short experience where you weave a small mat of about 11 x 20 cm to a full-scale experience where you weave a bolt of fabric of about 1 meter, allowing you to create your own Matsusaka Momen.
The staff will carefully support you, and you will be excited to see the striped patterns that appear as you weave.
It's a perfect experience to create a memorable memory of your trip.
The Handwoven Center also has a wide range of Matsusaka Momen products available. Makes a great souvenir!
・Matsusaka Cotton Handwoven Center
address
Matsusaka City City Industrial Promotion Center 1F, 2176 Mie , Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture
Opening hours
9:00-17:00 *Experience course is 9:00-15:00
Fee
Hand weaving experience *Reservation required
〇 Mini Orihime experience [Experience fee] 1,500 yen (tax included) Approximately 1 hour (including explanation)
One-day Orihime experience [Experience fee] 5,000 yen (tax included) Approximately 4 to 5 hours
Closed days
Tuesdays (or the following day if Tuesday is a public holiday), New Year's holidays
Access by public transport
Approximately 10 minutes on foot from JR/Kintetsu Matsusaka Station
Access by car
Approximately 10 minutes from Matsusaka IC on the Ise Expressway
Enjoy authentic Matsusaka beef! Matsusaka beef sukiyaki experience
When you think of Matsusaka City in Mie Prefecture , the first thing that comes to mind is Matsusaka beef.
It is one of the three major Wagyu beef breeds in Japan and is a Matsusaka brand beef that is widely known both domestically and internationally.
Matsusaka beef is characterized by its fine marbling, tender texture, and deep, sweet, and elegant aroma.
Due to these characteristics, Matsusaka beef is typically eaten as sukiyaki.
Matsusaka-style sukiyaki involves grilling the beef first and then eating it.
Add beef fat to a sukiyaki pot, spread each piece of beef on top, and season with sugar, tamari soy sauce, and a small amount of kelp stock. Once the beef is cooked, dip it in beaten eggs and serve.
Afterwards, arrange the vegetables in the pot, which still retains the flavor of the Matsusaka beef, season it, and enjoy.
Matsusaka beef sukiyaki is delicious when eaten in its original form.
There are many restaurants in Matsusaka where you can enjoy Matsusaka beef sukiyaki, so be sure to try it.
There are also many other restaurants where you can enjoy Matsusaka beef in a variety of ways, such as steak or yakiniku.
Matsusaka beef cuisine is a must-try when visiting Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture .
Come and enjoy the authentic taste in Matsusaka !
summary
Matsusaka City in Mie Prefecture has it all: history, culture, and food.
When sightseeing in Matsusaka, be sure to mix in some experiences.
Tasting Matsusaka beef and experiencing the traditional Matsusaka momen noodles is sure to make your trip even more memorable.
Please come and visit Matsusaka to spend some relaxing time.
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Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture is located almost in the center of Japan, where you can enjoy world-class gourmet Matsusaka beef, rich history and culture, and beautiful nature. During the Edo period, Matsusaka was the final post town for pilgrimages to Ise-mairi (a pilgrimage to Japan's highest-ranking shrine). These merchants succeeded in trading Matsusaka cotton in Edo and brought prosperity to Matsusaka.
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