• Suzuka no Mori Teien(Suzuka Forest Garden)
    Suzuka no Mori Teien(Suzuka Forest Garden)
    The view of weeping plum blossoms blooming with the Suzuka Mountain Range in the background is spectacular
  • Maruyamasenmaida (Maruyama Terraced Rice Fields)
    Maruyamasenmaida (Maruyama Terraced Rice Fields)
    The spectacular view which was chosen as one of the 100 most beautiful terraced rice fields of Japan
  • The F1 Japanese Grand Prix + Mie Prefectural Sightseeing
    The F1 Japanese Grand Prix + Mie Prefectural Sightseeing
    Introducing a New Tour Package for Foreign Tourists: The F1 Japanese Grand Prix + Mie Prefectural Sightseeing!
  • Nagashima Spa Land (Amusement Park)
    Nagashima Spa Land (Amusement Park)
    The biggest amusement park in Japan! A lineup of over 50 attractions
  • Meotoiwa (rocks of the married couple)
    Meotoiwa (rocks of the married couple)
    Raise the luck for a successful love at the famous matchmaking power spot!
  • The "Doro-kyo" Valley (Doro-haccho)
    The "Doro-kyo" Valley (Doro-haccho)
    The unusually shaped rocks and the green water surface are the artwork created by nature
  • Nabana no Sato(Flower Garden)
    Nabana no Sato(Flower Garden)
    One of the largest in Japan! Both the illumination and the flower garden are overwhelming!
  • Mt. Gozaisho/Gozaisho Ropeway
    Mt. Gozaisho/Gozaisho Ropeway
    Each time you visit, there is sure to be a new touching feeling caused by the different views of each season

MIE, Once in Your Lifetime

Mie Prefecture is where Ise Jingu, a shrine that used to be at the top of all shrines in Japan, which many Japanese wished to visit once in their lifetime, is located.

In Mie, there are plenty of tourist attractions including photogenic and breathtaking coastal scenery, a reservoir of theme parks and amusement parks, and famous home of Iga Ninjya. In addition, there are plenty of local gourmet, such as Matsusaka beef (Matsusaka Ushi), Ise-ebi (lobster), and buffet style restaurants of oyster all-you-can-eat, and also souvenirs such as Mikimoto Pearl, the brand worldly known for its high quality. Mie is located in the middle of Osaka and Nagoya, and is a good location to visit using "Kintetsu Rail Pass" and "Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area Tourist Pass of JR Central"

Why don't you try and visit Mie once in your lifetime?

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Travel back in time to old Japan! Strolling around Sekijuku
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Travel back in time to old Japan! Strolling around Sekijuku

When you think of historical spots in Mie Prefecture, Ise Jingu Shrine is one place that comes to mind, but that’s not all. On this trip, we visited Sekijuku, a town that makes you feel as if you have traveled back in...

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Get to know the essence of bonito flakes, an indispensable ingredient in Japanese cuisine
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Get to know the essence of bonito flakes, an indispensable ingredient in Japanese cuisine

Japanese food is attracting worldwide attention for its health benefits, and “dashi” is indispensable to its flavor. Dashi is usually made from dried kelp or dried bonito flakes. This time, we visited a long-establish...

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Inabe Plum Grove: Spectacular Spring Scenery Rooted in Community
  • Spring

Inabe Plum Grove: Spectacular Spring Scenery Rooted in Community

For many people, spring in Japan means only one thing: cherry blossoms. In Mie, however, there’s more to the season than just sakura, and stunning views of plum blossoms bursting with color can be seen throughout the ...

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Suzuka Forest Garden, a magnificent world-class view in Mie
  • Spring
  • Winter

Suzuka Forest Garden, a magnificent world-class view in Mie

The magnificent views of the cherry blossom petals blowing in the spring breeze is what people will think of in Japan’s spring season. But in Mie Prefecture, there is a different herald of the arrival of spring. The b...

https://www.kankomie.or.jp/en/report/detail_249.html
Go on a Springtime Adventure in Kuwana
  • Spring

Go on a Springtime Adventure in Kuwana

Japan is famous for its springtime cherry blossoms and Mie Prefecture is no exception. There are many cherry blossom viewing spots across the prefecture, but for those who want to go where those “in the know” enjoy th...

https://www.kankomie.or.jp/en/report/detail_250.html

Hotel reservation

In Mie there are lots of seaside resorts that can overlook the beautiful sea, including "Shima Sightseeing Hotel" which became the venue of Ise Shima Summit, and "Amanemu" handled by the world's leading luxury hotel chain "Aman Resort". The bright red sky of sunset, the moonlight reflected on the dark sea surface, the refreshing air with the morning sun...and the slow and relaxing passing of time can also be enjoyed during the trip of staying at the beach.

In addition, the unique accommodation facilities such as "Yunoyama Onsen", the traditional hot-spring district which has reached its 1300th aniversary in 2018, "Sakakibara Onsen", which is called "Japan's Three Fountains" for a long time, and the gourmet inn that serves fresh seafood and Japan's Three Major Wagyu " Matsusaka Beef ", are enriched. Let's forget the daily hustle and enjoy your luxury holiday of a higher grade.

Useful information

Tourist brochures

We have collected the tourist brochures in PDF format for your convenience to carry around even the niche tourist information with you.

Link

The useful link collection of websites that offers tourist information of Mie Prefecture in Traditional Chinese chracters.

Free Wi-Fi

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