Shichiri-no-watashi, facing the mouth of the Ibi River, prospered as the start of the route to Ise Shrine.

Situated between the Ibi River, one of the three rivers of Kiso, and the Inabe River, the city of Kuwana flourished as a post town on the Tokaido highway and has prospered as a port town since the old days. With many waterways for vessels throughout the city, it is also known as a town of riverside districts (suigo). Numerous attractive waterside spots can be found in the city, including Shichiri-no-watashi, which features a tall shrine gate at the river's mouth marking the entrance of the route to Ise Shrine; Rokka-en, famous for its go-round-style landscaped garden with ponds, streams and excellent Japanese- and western-style buildings; and Kyuka Park, where cherry trees and azaleas surround its pond. The tasteful walking path along the water course brings to mind days long gone.