Kansai Collection

Spas
Spa MAP
Spas with at least five neighboring inns/hotels
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Name Prefecture Comment
Hino-tani Spa MIE
A quiet spa surrounded by beautiful woods  
Nagashima Spa MIE
A comprehensive leisure facility with a spa, hotel and amusement park  
Sakakibara Spa MIE
Tranquil spa along the Sakakibara River: So ancient it was described in the famous Makurano-soshi written by Seisho-nagon. The spring has remarkable esthetic effects. Sakakibara Spa
Yunoyama Spa MIE
Believed to have been discovered as early as circa 718. Yunoyama Spa
Shima Hamajima Spa Town MIE
Exquisite seafood dishes & wonderful views of sunrise/sunset from the open-air bath. Shima Hamajima Spa Town

Other spas
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Name Prefecture Comment
Sarubino Spa MIE
A spring for a day trip: popular for its quality. Sarubino Spa
Yumoto Sanso Yunokuchi Spa MIE
Visitors can ride a trolley that was used in old mines. Yumoto Sanso Yunokuchi Spa

Cuisines

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Name Prefecture Comment
Iga Beef MIE
Very good with authentic and fresh taste of beef. Iga Beef
Ise Udon Noodles MIE
A popular noodle dish along the road to Ise Shrine. Ise Udon Noodles
Pheasant Dishes MIE
Pheasant dishes grow more sapid as you chew. Pheasant Dishes
Sohei Nabe Dish MIE
A nabe dish of wild boar meat, which was the source of stamina of sohei warriors. Sohei Nabe Dish
Chojujiru (Langosta Soup) MIE
Wonderful miso soup featuring langouste, believed to bring you longer life. Chojujiru (Langosta Soup)
Tekonezushi (Hand-Stirred Sushi) MIE
A type of sushi made by mixing sliced bonito into vinegared rice. Tekonezushi (Hand-Stirred Sushi)
Hakutaku MIE
Valuable reproduction of primitive udon based on historical documents. Hakutaku
Hosai Prawn Dishes MIE
Dishes using prawns that are larger and juicier than usual. Hosai Prawn Dishes
Matsusaka Beef MIE
Masterpiece of beef: taste for the world. Matsusaka Beef

Castle
Castle MAP
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Name Prefecture Comment
Iga-Ueno Castle MIE
Castle ruin designated as a historic site by the national government. Iga-Ueno Castle
Kameyama Castle MIE
The tower and stone wall has been designated as a historic site by the prefectural government. Kameyama Castle
Tsu Castle MIE
Castle where castle-building expert Todo Takatora resided. Tsu Castle

Shopping

Characteristic
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Name Prefecture Comment
Oharai-cho & Okage Yokocho MIE
Appreciate merchandise of Mie (former Ise district) with all five senses at the mall, in which the town of Edo and Meiji periods is reproduced. Oharai-cho & Okage Yokocho

Outlet
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Name Prefecture Comment
Jazz Dream Nagashima MIE
This factory outlet adjacent to Nagashima Spa Land houses about 80 shops. Jazz Dream Nagashima

Traditional Craft

Arts
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Name Prefecture Comment
Iga Braid Art Center MIE
Experience making Iga braids. Iga Braid Art Center
Iga Pottery Center MIE
Enjoy Iga pottery exhibits and pottery making experience. Iga Pottery Center
Suzuka Traditional Trade Center MIE
Learn about "Ise katagami" and "Suzuka ink," and experience katagami etching! Suzuka Traditional Trade Center
Banko Pottery Center MIE
Enjoy exhibits and experience of Banko pottery. Banko Pottery Center
Matsuzaka Cotton Weaving Center MIE
Be Orihime (a weaving princess of Japanese myth) for a day, and experience weaving Matsuzaka cotton. Matsuzaka Cotton Weaving Center

Culture
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Name Prefecture Comment
Ninja Art Class, Iga Museum of Ninja MIE
Join an authentic shuriken lesson! Ninja Art Class, Iga Museum of Ninja
Itsukinomiya Museum of History MIE
Try on historic dress of juni-hitoe and no-shi from the ancient Heian period. Itsukinomiya Museum of History

Beautiful Seashores
Beautiful Seashores MAP
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Name Prefecture Comment
Ago Bay MIE
A complecated sawtooth shaped coast line. Pearls are cultured in this area.  
Shichiri Mihama MIE
This gravel beach running between Kumano City and the village of Udono features a beautiful 25km long pine forest windbreak comprised mainly of very green pines.  

Street Scenery
Street Scenery MAP
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Name Prefecture Comment
Ise-Kawasaki District MIE
Taking advantage of the Seta River's transportation capabilities, this area was developed into a wholesale district. Old warehouses and houses remain on both sides of the river.  
Okage Yokocho (Oharai Town) MIE
A town where you can find souvenir products from older days. Okage Yokocho (Oharai Town)
Sekijuku MIE
Station number 47 of the 53 post stations of Tokaido Road. The town retains its historic atmosphere. Sekijuku

Come experience the glory of nature
Come experience the glory of nature MAP
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Name Prefecture Comment
Ikenoura Fishing Raft MIE
Raft fishing in a tranquil cove. There are many sightseeing spots nearby. Ikenoura Fishing Raft
Osugidani Canyon MIE
The canyon is a secluded spot far upstream on the Miyagawa River, featuring torrential streams, precipices and hundreds of waterfalls. Osugidani Canyon
Kashikojima Espana Cruise MIE
Cruise around the beautiful sawtoothed coastline of Ago Bay, on a pleasure boat built in the shape of a Spanish sailing ship. Kashikojima Espana Cruise
Iseji Route of Kumano Kodo Ancient Road MIE
A pilgrimage route leading to the sacred spots of Kumano Sanzan from the Ise Shrine, designated as a World Heritage site Iseji Route of Kumano Kodo Ancient Road
Gozaisho Ropeway MIE
Offers panoramic seasonal views, and a distant view of Mt. Fuji in fine weather Gozaisho Ropeway
Toba Bay Cruise MIE
Cruise around Toba Bay, among green islands scattered across the navy-blue sea Toba Bay Cruise
Dorokyo Sightseeing Jet Boat MIE
Appreciate the natural beauty of the Dorokyo Ravine by jet boat Dorokyo Sightseeing Jet Boat
Lorry train MIE
The lorry train runs through a tunnel approx. one kilometer long, which had been used for mining and leads to the Yunokuchi Spa. Lorry train

The great outdoors, sports and adventure
The great outdoors, sports and adventure MAP
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Name Prefecture Comment
Canadian Canoe MIE
A spacious field for various outdoor activities including Canadian canoe Canadian Canoe
Koushirahama MIE
Koushirahama, a shallow, long white sand beach, is a very popular surfing site. Koushirahama
Gozaisho Ski Area MIE
Gozaisho Ski Area, at the top of Mt. Gozaisho, is the only ski area in Mie Pref. Gozaisho Ski Area
Gozashirahama Beach MIE
Gozashirahama Beach is a white sand beach where many colorful parasols are seen everywhere, a view reminding us of some tropical beach! Gozashirahama Beach
Nemu-no-Sato MIE
Nemu-no-Sato is a resort facility where visitors can enjoy various marine sports such as Cannon Ball, Canadian canoe, etc. Nemu-no-Sato

Cherry blossoms
Cherry blossoms MAP
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Name Prefecture Comment
Kyuka Park MIE
A park with the ruins of Kuwana Castle tower and the moat. Kyuka Park
Weeping cherry in Shosenji Temple MIE
There is a 200-year-old weeping cherry tree in the Shosenji Temple grounds. Weeping cherry in Shosenji Temple
Kaizo River MIE
A row of cherry trees continues for 1.4 km along the Kaizo River bank. Kaizo River
Henjoji Temple MIE
A temple with a long history, located at the entrance to the Ogisu Valley. There is an approximately 170-year-old weeping cherry tree in front of the main hall of the temple. Henjoji Temple
Ruins of Shoboji Mountain Villa MIE
Beautiful cherry blossoms bloom on the site where the mountain villa of the Seki family, a powerful regional clan (Gozoku) in the Middle Age, was situated. The ruins were designated as a national historical site. Ruins of Shoboji Mountain Villa
Kairaku Park MIE
This park was originally the summer villa of Todo Takayuki, the eleventh feudal lord of Tsu. Kairaku Park
Mitake MIE
A row of mountain cherry trees lines the path leading to Shinpukuin Temple for about 1.5 kilometers. One of the Hundred Best Cherry Blossom Sites of Japan Mitake
Miyagawa Dam Lake MIE
Beautiful cherry blossoms bloom around the dam lake in the Osugi Valley among lush greenery. Miyagawa Dam Lake
Iga Ueno Castle MIE
Beautiful cherry blossoms bloom in the Iga Ueno Castle Park covering 11 hectares. Iga Ueno Castle
Miyakawa-zutsumi (bank) MIE
Noted for its cherry blossoms since the Okage Mairi (thanksgiving pilgrimages to the Ise Shrines) in the Edo Period. Selected as one of the "Selected 100 Places of Cherry Blossoms." Miyakawa-zutsumi (bank)
The Second Miyagawa Electric Power Plant MIE
A row of cherry trees is planted on the land adjacent to the Second Miyagawa Electric Power Plant. Located at the entrance to the Hajikami-toge Pass on the Kumano Kodo (Kumano Ancient Roads). The Second Miyagawa Electric Power Plant

Popular Filming Locations
Popular Filming Locations MAP
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Name Prefecture Comment
Oharai Machi, Shinbashi Bridge MIE
Filming location for the movie Gyakkyo Nine (2005, Asmik Ace Entertainment). A bridge near the Naiku (Inner Shrine) of Ise Shrine. Oharai Machi, Shinbashi Bridge
Meotoiwa (Wedded rocks) MIE
Filming location for the movie Gyakkyo Nine (2005, Asmik Ace Entertainment). Meoto rock appears when the witticism "Koi-ni Koi-shite Koi Kibun" is uttered. Meotoiwa (Wedded rocks)
Sugazaki Peninsula and Kujirazaki MIE
Filming location for the movie Chiisaki Yushatachi (The Little Braves) ? GAMERA (2006, Kadokawa Herald Pictures). A battle between Gamera and Gyaos took place on this peninsula 33 years ago. Sugazaki Peninsula and Kujirazaki
Shima Pearl Bridge MIE
Filming location for the movie Chiisaki Yushatachi (The Little Braves) ? GAMERA (2006, Kadokawa Herald Pictures). Gamera fought a fierce battle against Jidas on this bridge. Shima Pearl Bridge
Kamishima Island MIE
Kamijima Island, a small island off the coast of Toba, was the setting for the film Shiosai (Sound of Waves) (five films made between 1964 and 1985; original author: Yukio Mishima). Kamishima Island
Nakiri Fishing Port MIE
Filming location for the movie Ukikusa (Floating Weeds) (1959). Seeing the townscape of Daio Town, the director Yasujiro Ozu murmured, "Nice of the East." Nakiri Fishing Port