9 scenic and photogenic sightseeing spots in MatsusakaCity! Introducing popular and hidden photography points
掲載日：2022.02.15
MatsusakaCity has many tourist attractions and scenic spots that look great in photos, and we will introduce 9 carefully selected spots from among them! We will explain the photo points for each spot that will look great on SNS.
Mie photographer ``Fugamaru-chan'' and his partner ``Cham'' bring you information that will make you love Mie even more. This article is about ``Scenic and photogenic sightseeing spots in MatsusakaCity''.
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Kasamatsu Kawazu Sakura Road
Kasamatsu Kawazu-zakura Road is a place where you can admire about 350 Kawazu-zakura trees, and there is a 1.5 km long line of Kawazu-zakura trees along the agricultural canal in Kasamatsu-cho, MatsusakaCity.
FugamaruKawazu-zakura is an early-blooming cherry tree that typically blooms around late February every year. The cherry blossoms are characterized by a deeper pink color than the Somei Yoshino cherry trees.
The beautiful reflection of Chamu Kawazucherry blossoms has become a hot topic on social media! Its popularity has increased rapidly in the last few years ♫
There are ornamental boats moored in the waterway, and the pictures of ``cherry blossoms and boats'' are very picturesque.
Recommended shooting points
The above photo was taken from near the temporary parking lot on Kasamatsu Kawazu Sakura Road. When there is no wind or a light breeze, the fluctuations on the water surface calm down and beautiful reflections appear. It looks even more fantastic when the weather is blue and cloudy.
By using theFugamaru PL filter, I was able to capture the reflections on the water surface more clearly and vividly.
For more detailed information on ChamuKasamatsu Kawazu Sakura Road map, parking lot, and photo points, please see the article below.
[Flowers] Kasamatsu Kawazu Sakura Road
Late February to mid-March
Kasamatsu Town "Kawazu Sakura Road" agricultural waterway and along city roads
0598-56-7905
can be
From Matsusaka Station, take the Suzuno Oto bus "Mikumo Matsusaka Line" and get off at "Tenpaku (rotating field)" (approx. 30 minutes), then walk for 25 minutes.
Approximately 20 minutes from Ise Expressway “Isshi Ureshino IC”
kahadavalley
kahadavalley is a gorge located along National Route 166 in MatsusakaCity. The valley is filled with cycling and touring tourists as it offers seasonal scenery such as cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, and autumn leaves.
The beauty of the valley can be seen from along National Route 166, and the clear stream of the Kushida River, sparkling in emerald green, flows along the road.
There are many ways to enjoy kahadavalley. You can enjoy activities in the great outdoors, such as playing in the river, going down the river by boat or kayak, cycling along the river while taking a forest bath, camping, or staying overnight in a cottage ♫
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The river that flows near Hase Station allows you to experience the beauty of kahadavalley Gorge up close.
There are many shallow areas with calm currents, so you can enjoy swimming in the river in the summer.
The river in Chamukokois extremely transparent, and when there is a lot of water, you can see it sparkling with an emerald blue color. You can park your car at Hase Station, making it easy to sightsee from afar.
Fugamaruand other tourist spots in kahadavalley are explained in detail in the article below.
Hase Station
0598-47-0828
10：00～16：00
Wednesdays (open if it is a holiday, closed on the following weekday), 12/31-1/3
80 minutes by car from Matsusaka IC on the Ise Expressway on National Route 166
Michi-no-eki Chakura station
"Michi-no-eki Chakura Station" is Michi-no-eki along National Route 166 where you can enjoy delicious gourmet food and spectacular views.
The station building, which looks like a log house, is located on top of a small hill, and is a popular place for tourists and local residents to relax.
From the outdoor observation deck, you can see the large suspension bridge below and enjoy a vast view of the town.
Near the observation deck there are stairs that lead down to a suspension bridge, and by crossing the bridge you can access Riverside Chakura, which has camping and barbecue facilities.
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Every year around Golden Week, the area around the station building is filled with beautiful azaleas. The best time to see azaleas is around the beginning of May, and in 2021 they reached their peak on May 2nd.
ChamuMichi-no-eki Chakura is a beautiful place with not only azaleas but also cherry blossoms and fresh greenery. The gourmet food inside the station building is so delicious that you don't want to miss it, so if you're interested, please read the article below.
Michi-no-eki “Chakura Station”
0598-32-2555
9:00-17:00
(Toilets, parking lot, and public telephones are available 24 hours)
Tuesdays (open if Tuesday is a holiday), New Year holidays
17 small units
2 large machines
2 units for the disabled
About 20km (about 30 minutes) by car from Ise Expressway "Matsusaka IC" via National Route 166
Approximately 10km (approximately 20 minutes) from "Sewataki IC"
Dandan rice field in Fukano
Fukano Dandan-ta is a rice terrace located in the Fukano district of Iinan-cho MatsusakaCity. It is said to have been developed from the middle of the Muromachi period to the early Edo period, and there are about 120 stone terraced rice fields built on the slope of the mountain.
FugamaruFukano's Dandan rice field is called ``stone art'' and has a landscape that looks just like the stone walls of a castle.
Chamu is a terraced rice field where you will be overwhelmed by the wisdom, skill, and effort of the people of the past.
In this area, which was an important base for the Kitabatake clan during the Muromachi period, there is a ``Noroshiba'' to the west of Mt. Shiranui, and it is said that terraced rice fields were cultivated to ensure food for the samurai who stood guard. Masu.
FugamaruOriginally, the Fukano area was not blessed with arable land, and the production of Japanese paper and other products had been popular since ancient times.
Since the Meijiera, cattle fattening has become popular, and the area is known as the ``birthplace of Matsusaka beef.'' We will introduce Matsusaka beef in detail in the article below.
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A reflection (water mirror) is a sight that can be seen immediately after the rice terraces are filled with water. The blue sky and clouds reflected in the rice terraces are magical.
FugamaruThisphoto was taken on May 13, 2019. The rice terraces are filled with water from late April to early May.
The following article introduces the location whereChamuko 's photo was taken and the location of the parking lot.
Japan's Top 100 Terraced Rice Fields "Dandan Rice Fields in Fukano"
0598-32-2511
From JR/Kintetsu Matsusaka Station, take the bus bound for Iidaka Regional Promotion Bureau for 35 minutes, get off at Fukano stop, and walk 20 minutes.
30 minutes by car from Ise Expressway "Matsusaka IC" via National Route 166
Matsuzaka Castle Ruins
Matsusaka Castle Ruins is the site of Matsusaka Castle, which was built by Ujisato Gamo, and is now a symbol of Matsusaka with its magnificent stone walls remaining.
FugamaruMatsuzaka Castle Ruins was selected as one of Japan's top 100 castles in 2006, and was designated as a nationally designated historic site in 2011.
There is an observation spot from within the castle ruins that overlooks the Matsusaka townscape, giving you a glimpse of the castle town.
The view from the Tokugawa Jinya ruins of theFugamaru Matsuzaka Castle ruins is a great spot where you can especially feel the vestiges of the castle town!
From here you can see the cobblestonewalkway and the quaint samurai residence, which is called GojobanYashiki.
I will explain GojobanYashiki in detail in the next spot introduction.
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The road leading to the ruins of the castle tower is lined with stone walls made of open-faced pilings, and the sight of stones of various sizes and shapes piled up is awe-inspiring!
One of the most recommended is Sukezaemon Gomon, which is located beyond the MatsusakaCity City History and Folklore Museum (OzuYasujiro).
Fugamaruhere has cherry blossom trees planted around the stone walls, and is a beautiful area with cherry blossoms in spring and greenery from early summer to autumn.
ChamuThere are many other photogenic spots within the castle ruins! If you are interested, please see the article below.
Matsusaka Castle Ruins (Matsuzaka Park)
0598-23-7771
free
Free tour
MatsusakaCity Parking Lot
Approximately 15 minutes walk from JR/Kintetsu Matsusaka Station.
From Matsusaka Station, take the Mie Kotsu bus and take the City Park Town Line to Chuo Hospital or the Asaka Ono Line to Isshiureshino and get off at "Shiyakusho-mae", 3 minutes.
Approximately 15 minutes by car from Ise Expressway “Matsusaka IC”
GojobanYashiki
GojobanYashiki is a samurai residence where 20 samurai who served as the guard of Matsuzaka Castle and their families lived.
Samurai residences line both sides of the stone pavement that connects the back gate of the Matsuzaka Castle ruins to the Takego Monzeki, making it the largest existing nagaya samurai residence.
Descendants still live GojobanYashikiFugamaru Ojo Banmanyashiki, and the building is maintained and managed by them.
Chamuis over 150 years old! In 2004, it was designated as a national important cultural property.
GojobanYashiki is made up of 19 units in both the east and west wings, of which the one at the north end of the west wing is open to the public for tours free of charge.
Opening hours are 10:00 to 16:00, closed on Mondays and New Year's holidays.
*If Monday is a holiday, the museum will be closed the next day.
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Retro furniture and tools are on display inside the building, giving you a glimpse of life in the past.
By taking pictures of them, you can take photos that will make you feel like you have traveled back in time.
The inside of the Fugamarubuilding is characterized by a spacious dirt floor with no ceiling, and the floor plan that has existed since the Edo period has been faithfully preserved.
You are free to take photos inside the Chamubuilding, but please be considerate of those around you when taking photos.
The following article provides a detailed introduction to the history of GojobanYashiki, its highlights, and other photo points.
GojobanYashiki
0598-26-5174
free
10:00～16:00
Closed on Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday) and New Year's holidays
Free parking available (MatsusakaCity Parking Lot)
●About 15 minutes on foot from Matsusaka Station
●Bus from Matsusaka Station,
・Take the Mie Kotsu Bus City Park Town Line bound for Chuo Hospital, or take the Asaka Ono Line bound for Kazushi Ureshino and get off at "Shinmin Hospital" stop, 3 minutes.
・City circulation bus (Suzunone bus) 3 minutes from "Citizen Hospital"
・About 10 minutes by car from Ise Expressway "Matsusaka IC" (MatsusakaCity Parking Lot)
Former Hasegawa Jirobei family
The former Hasegawa Jirobe family is the main residence of the Hasegawa Jirobe family, whose trade name was Tanbaya, a cotton wholesaler from the Edo period.
The FugamaruHasegawa family cotton wholesaler was so successful that they opened five shops in temmacho 1-chome, Edo.
The situation is depicted in Hiroshige Utagawa's ``Toto Otenma Gaihan Einozu.''
The building contains commercial materials, old documents, commercial tools, daily necessities, etc. that have been kept since the company's founding, and some of them are on display.
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There is a strolling garden behind the storehouse, where you can feel the beauty of ancient Japan.
ChamuThe garden is so large and beautiful that it is difficult to believe that it is a private residence. There is a teahouse in the outbuilding.
There are admission tickets that allow you to visit the FugamaruFormer Hasegawa Jirobee House and other facilities at a discounted price, so please see the article below for more information.
Former Hasegawa Jirobei family
0598-21-8600
General: 400 yen for individuals, 330 yen for groups
6 to 18 years old: 200 yen for individuals, 160 yen for groups
9:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Wednesday (the next day if it is a holiday), New Year holidays
●10 minutes walk from JR/Kintetsu Matsusaka Station
●From Matsusaka Station, take the Mie Kotsu bus bound for Matsusaka Chuo Hospital and get off at "Shiyakusho-mae" and walk for about 3 minutes.
●Approximately 10 minutes from Ise Expressway “Matsusaka IC” (to MatsusakaCity parking lot)
Iinan High School Hananoki
Hananoki at Iinan High School is a fall foliage spot in MatsusakaCity where you can see bright red autumn leaves. It is a magnificent Japanese red tree that is about 25 meters tall and is located on the lawn of Mie Prefectural Iinan High School.
Fugamaruis a huge tree that is approximately 80 to 90 years old and has a trunk circumference of 4 meters. It is said that the name "hananoki" comes from the red flowers that bloom before the leaves open.
Chamuis characterized by flowers blooming in the spring and leaves turning bright red in the fall.
The leaves of the Hananoki trees at Iinami High School turn red from around early November, and reach their peak of autumn leaves in mid-November.
FugamaruThe beauty of Japanese redwood is that you can enjoy it even when the leaves have fallen! When I visited on November 23, 2019, the leaves were falling and it was beautiful. *The above photo is
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If you want to take pictures of brightly colored autumn leaves, we recommend backlighting! Find the position where the sun shines through the gaps in the leaves and take the photo.
If you take pictures with Fugamarubacklighting, the sunlight will shine through the leaves, allowing you to take pictures of brightly colored autumn leaves.
ChamuMy recommendation is from the afternoon. The closer it is to sunset, the warmer the colors will appear♫
The following article introduces the parking lot location and photo points of Iinan High School Hananoki in detail.
Iinan High School Hananoki
- address
- 5480-1 Ayumi, Iinan-cho, MatsusakaCity City, Mie Prefecture 515-1411 (Iinan High School)
- The time of autumn leaves of Japanese redwood
- Early to mid-November
- Official site
- http://www.mie-c.ed.jp/hiinan/
- parking
- can be
- Access by car
- Approximately 30 minutes from Ise Expressway Matsusaka IC
- Access by public transportation
- Take the bus from Matsusaka Station South Exit (JR side) bus stop number 4, take the bus bound for "Smail" or "Michi-no-eki Iidaka Station", and get off at "Iinami Koukomae".
TenkaizanTaiunjiTemple
TenkaizanTaiunjiTemple-ji is a temple located in the Hase district of Iidaka-cho MatsusakaCity, and is popular as the Kannon goddess of child-giving. The precincts are surrounded by nature, and you can enjoy the scenery in each season: cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring, fresh greenery in summer, and autumn leaves in autumn.
The octagonal bronze bell "Hakkaku Dosho" on the grounds is a large bell with a height of 2.65m and a diameter of 1.35m, and is designated as a tangible cultural property of Mie Prefecture.
The top of the bell is decorated with eight dragons, and each side is inscribed with one volume of the Lotus Sutra, totaling 69,384 characters from eight volumes.
In autumn, the autumn leaves spread around the Octagonal Copper Bell, and you can enjoy the elegant and beautiful autumn scenery.
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If you take a photo of the Octagonal Copper Bell from the approach during the autumn foliage season, the ginkgo tree will be reflected in the background, creating a beautiful sight of the gradation of red, orange, and yellow autumn leaves.
The autumn leaves at ChamuTaiunji Temple can be enjoyed from mid-November to early December, and the autumn leaves spread around the approach, the octagonal bronze bell, and the main shrine.
The following article provides detailed information on recommended photo points and parking lot locations within theFugamaru precincts.
TenkaizanTaiunjiTemple
- address
- 631 Hase MatsusakaCity Matsusaka-shi 515-1725
- telephone number
- 0598-47-0361 (TenkaizanTaiunjiTemple)
- Access by car
- Approximately 1 hour by car from Ise Expressway "Matsusaka IC"
- parking
- 15台（無料）
- Autumn leaves season
- Mid-November to early December
- Official site
- https://www.city.matsusaka.mie.jp/site/kanko/hazetikuosusume.html
What did you think
We have carefully selected and introduced tourist spots in MatsusakaCity that offer spectacular views and photogenic spots. MatsusakaCity sometimes holds campaigns using Instagram, and participants and winners receive special Matsusaka products.
Currently, we are holding a public vote online for the 20 works selected in the first round of "Town Walk Go! Go! Matsusaka Gosho Photo Contest 2021", which was recruited from July to August 2021.
30 people will be randomly selected from among the voters to win a Matsusaka souvenir set, so please vote from the website below.
*Voting date is Sunday, March 13, 2022.
About Fugamaru-chan & Chamu
Fugamaru-chan (left side)
Active on Twitter and Instagram as a photographer who takes pictures of Mie. He started photographing his hometown of Mie in 2017, and in 2018 self-published his book ``Mie's Etoko Photo Collection''. Operates Mie Photo Gallery, which distributes photos of Mie Prefecture for free. We also operate a website called Mie no Etoko Meguri, which mainly covers restaurants in Mie. The cameras I own are EOS 6D and EOS RP.
Cham (right side)
Fugamaru-chan's partner. Specializing in low-angle photography, he captures landscapes with a unique worldview. She has been working with Fugamaru-chan since 2020 as a photography assistant, and has been working as a model for landscape photography. We are sending information about Mie on Twitter and Instagram. My camera is α7iii.
Lian (dog)
Papillon joined the family in May 2021. A mysterious dog who loves playing with cats and plays in a cat-like way. I'm currently enjoying spots in Mie Prefecture that I can enjoy with my dog.
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