10 recommended sightseeing spots in Kashiwajima/Shima! We will introduce you to everything from hidden spots to classics.
掲載日：2023.04.08
Introducing 10 sightseeing spots around Kashijima Station in Shima City, ShimaCity Prefecture! There are many popular, hidden and standard places that you can visit by car or train ♫
Article production / Mie Travel Camera Club Fugamaru-chan
▼Table of contents
- “KashikojimaEspa?aCruise” can be reached on foot from the station.
- Spectacular ocean view "Yokoyama Observatory"
- “ShimaMediterraneanVillage” where you can take stylish photos
- Nemophila are beautiful in spring at ShimaCity Tourist Farm
- Spectacular sunset spot “Tomoyama Park”
- The transparency of the sea is amazing “GozaShirahamaBeach”
- Is there a monster Godzilla? “Azurihama”
- “Daiosaki Lighthouse” is built on a hill on the edge of a cliff.
- Adjacent to a popular cafe “anori Lighthouse”
- ShimaSpainVillage, a popular theme park on SNS
“KashikojimaEspa?aCruise” can be reached on foot from the station
KashikojimaEspa?aCruise is a sightseeing boat that cruises around Ago Bay, and its pirate ship-like appearance will get both adults and children excited.
The sightseeing boat terminal is within a 3-minute walk from Kashijima Station, so if you are planning to visit Ise-Shima by train, we recommend taking a cruise with KashikojimaEspa?aCruise.
The inside of the ship has a gorgeous atmosphere, and you can sit on the 1st and 2nd floors and look out at the ocean. It is fully equipped with air conditioning and heating, so you can stay comfortably no matter the season, and you don't have to worry even if it rains.
There are large tables and bench seats, making it a comfortable environment for families and groups.
The 3rd floor is an observation deck, which is a spectacular view point overlooking the ocean! The ship has an exotic feel, so you can immerse yourself in the feeling of taking a cruise abroad ♫
KashikojimaEspa?aCruise does not require reservations, so it is convenient that you can easily board the cruise according to your travel schedule and departure time.
The fare is 1,700 yen for adults (junior high school students and older), 900 yen for children (4 years old to elementary school students), and the boarding time is approximately 50 minutes.
Please see the official website of KashikojimaEspa?aCruise for operating hours. At the time of publication (7/1), flights operate every hour from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
On theway, you'll stop by a model pearl culture factory, so you can see how pearls are put into nucleus.
After touring AgoBay on the Chamukashijima KashikojimaEspa?aCruise, how about admiring the view of Ago Bay from Yokoyama Observation Deck, introduced next?
For more information on KashikojimaEspa?aCruise please see the article below ↓
Spectacular ocean view “Yokoyama Observatory”
Yokoyama Observation Deck (Yokoyama Tenku Cafe Terrace) is a spectacular spot with a panoramic view of Ago Bay on the Rias Coast.
From the terrace of the wood-grained deck, you can see the beautiful topography of the ria coastline, and you will be overwhelmed by its vastness.
Speaking of FugamaruMie's spectacular view spot, it's Yokoyama Observatory (Yokoyama Tenku Cafe Terrace)! It is a tourist attraction in Shima that is highly recommended.
There is a parking lot near ChamuTerrace, so you can easily enjoy the ocean view as if you were looking from the top of a mountain.
*If the parking lot on the hill is full, you can use the Sozo no Mori Yokoyama parking lot. From there it is about a 20 minute walk to Yokoyama Observatory (Yokoyama Tenku Cafe Terrace).
Café MiradorShima is attached to the terrace, which is also a recommended place to take a break.
You can order snacks, sweets, drinks, etc. made with ingredients from Ise-Shima, and you can see Ago Bay from inside the store ♫
MiradorShima 's business hours are from 9:00 to 16:30, with irregular holidays.
For more information about Yokoyama Observatory (Yokoyama Tenku Cafe Terrace), please see the article below↓
“ShimaMediterraneanVillage” where you can take stylish photos
ShimaMediterraneanVillage is a resort facility with a Spanish atmosphere, and is about 15 minutes by car from the aforementioned Yokoyama Observatory (Yokoyama Tenku Cafe Terrace).
Although it is a lodging facility, you can enjoy a day trip to the village for 500 yen per person.
There are many stylish buildings with an exotic feel, so you can take lots of Instagram-worthy photos ♫
Since it is located in Ago Bay, the view of the sea is also amazing.
The cafe in the village also has an exotic atmosphere that makes you wonder, "Is this Japan?"
The drinks you can order are also stylish, and you might be able to take a photo with the cute appearance that reminds you of the Mediterranean Sea.
In addition to drinks, they also have a full food menu including curry and pizza, so we recommend enjoying lunch here.
Speaking of date spots in Chamu Ise-Shima, ShimaMediterraneanVillage is recommended! There is also a place where you can ring a bell like a chapel, so you might be able to create a nice atmosphere.
FugamaruIt's also a valuable tourist spot that you can enjoy with your dog. The entrance fee for one dog is 500 yen, and there is also a cafe where you can enter with your dog ♫
For more information about ShimaMediterraneanVillage please see the article below ↓
“ShimaCity Tourist Farm” where nemophila are beautiful in spring
ShimaCity Tourist Farm is a flower spot in ShimaCity where seasonal flowers bloom on a vast site of approximately 7,800 square meters.
The garden is open for each flower season, with nemophila and phlox blooming in spring, sunflowers in summer, and cosmos in autumn.
You can check the latest opening information on ShimaCity Tourist Farm's official Instagram, and Nemophila will open in 2023 from April 8th (Saturday) to May 7th (Sunday).
*The best time to see flowers and the event period may change due to weather conditions during the opening period.
When I visited on the opening day (4/8) in 2023, a red phone booth was installed and it became a very popular Instagram spot ♫
It was a picturesque beauty to see a red telephone booth sitting in a field of blue nemophila.
There are walkways inside the nemophila fields, so you can freely stroll through them.
It blooms on a gentle hill, so if you set up your camera from under the walkway, you can take pictures of nemophila blooming all the way to the back of the site ♫
Nemophila fields that bloomon flat fields can be found all over the prefecture, but the nemophila fields that bloom on hills are unique to ShimaCity Tourist Farm.
The chamuaisle is designed to be easy to walk on, so your shoes won't get dirty easily!
ShimaCity Tourist Farm has a vast parking lot and is about 15 minutes by car from Yokoyama Observation Deck (Yokoyama Tenku Cafe Terrace), so please visit it during the opening season.
Nemophila at ShimaCity Tourist Garden is introduced in detail in the article below ↓
Spectacular sunset spot “Tomoyama Park”
Tomoyama Park is surrounded by Ago Bay on the Rias Coast on three sides, and the Kirigaki Observation Deck inside the park is also a famous place to watch the sunset.
A new wooden deck was installed on February 28, 2019, allowing you to see Ago Bay even closer.
It has a very spacious deck and benches so you can comfortably watch the sunset.
The parking lot is right near the observation deck, so if it's chilly, you can enjoy the view from inside your car ♫
Kirigaki Observation Deck is a place where you can see the sunset throughout the year, so if you are sightseeing in Ise-Shima, we recommend planning to watch the sunset here.
After watching the sunset, why not take a day trip to the hot springs at the nearest hotel?
About 3 minutes by car from Kirigaki Observation Deck is Miyako Resort Okushima Aqua Forest, where you can take a day trip bath until 9pm! *Last admission is 8:00 p.m.
The price is 1,050 yen for adults (junior high school students and above) and 550 yen for children (elementary school students), and I was happy that it included a towel.
The view from the Fugamarubath was from a different perspective than the observation deck at Tomoyama Park, and it was very nice ♫
Click here for an article to learn more about Tomoyama Park↓
`` GozaShirahamaBeach'' with amazing sea clarity
GozaShirahamaBeach is a beach that will surprise you with its high transparency! There are plenty of beach huts and campgrounds, and the area is crowded with beach swimmers in the summer.
The sea is so beautiful that it has been certified as one of the ``100 Best Bathing Beaches'' by the Ministry of the Environment, and boasts a clarity that makes you imagine the sea in Okinawa.
This is a shallow Shirahama beach with calm waves, making it a popular beach for families with small children.
This is a place that is recommended not only for swimming, but also for a short walk along the beach.
There are plenty of campgrounds in the surrounding area, including Laguna Ise Shima, where you can easily enjoy the current trend of glamping.
From December 2021, a new dome-shaped tent that can accommodate 1 to 10 people will be installed, and it is equipped with facilities and amenities that will allow you to stay comfortably all year round, including air conditioning, heating and cooling, a refrigerator, a water dispenser, and towels. Yo♫
Click here for an article introducing the parking lot and attractions of GozaShirahamaBeach ↓
Is there a monster Godzilla? “Azurihama”
Azurihama (Azurihama) is a beach located about 5 minutes by car from the aforementioned GozaShirahamaBeach.
Like GozaShirahamaBeach, this beach is shallow and has calm waves, so you can safely enjoy swimming with your children.
Even when FugamaruGozaShirahamaBeach is full of people, Azurihama Beach is relatively empty, making it a little-known beach.
ChamuThe above photo is the scene when I went on July 23, 2021 (a public holiday). It was empty even on holidays during the beach season, so I was able to spend a relaxing time ♫
There is a stylish cafe called ``Cloud 1 Dining Enishi'' adjacent to Azurihama, so you can enjoy lunch while looking out at the ocean.
At night, you can enjoy the starry sky, and there are camping sites nearby, so there are many ways to enjoy it.
In the center of the beach is an uninhabited island called Suzumejima, which is characterized by a silhouette that looks like the profile of the monster Godzilla.
In winter, there are times when the sunset on Suzume Island overlaps with the sunset on Suzume Island, and you may even see a sight that looks like Godzilla taking the sunset into its mouth!
Please see the article below for Azurihama parking lot and other detailed information↓
“Daiosaki Lighthouse” is built on a hill on the edge of a cliff.
Daiozaki Lighthouse (Daiozaki Lighthouse) is a chalk lighthouse built on Cape Daiosaki, and has been certified as one of Japan's 50 best lighthouses.
Its appearance on a hill on the edge of a cliff looks like something out of Tuesday Suspense, and the place is so realistic that you can hear the sound of the raging waves.
*The above photo was taken from Yahata-san Park near the lighthouse.
Daiosaki Lighthouse is a sightseeing lighthouse that you can go inside and take a look at, and you can access the top by climbing the stairs.
The observation area at the top has a 360-degree panoramic view, and is a superb view point where you can see the cityscape of Daio Town and the sea!
Visiting hours are from 9:00 to 16:00, and there may be temporary closures depending on the weather, so please see the official website for details.
If you pay a donation of 300 yen at the counter at the lighthouse, you can tour the inside of the lighthouse and the observation area at the top.
Around the lighthouse, there are manhole covers called "Poké Lids" with illustrations of Pokémon on them, making it a sacred place for Pokémon fans to visit.
For more information and parking lot of Daiosaki Lighthouse, please see the article below↓
`` anori Lighthouse'' with a popular cafe next to it
anori Lighthouse is a lighthouse built on anori Anori, about 25 minutes by car from the aforementioned Daiosaki Lighthouse.
This lighthouse has a distinctive square shape, and you can climb up to the observation deck (light height approximately 13m).
There are 16 lighthouses that can be climbedall over the country, and two of them are anori Lighthouse and Daiosaki Lighthouse in ShimaCity, which is something Mie can be proud of ♫
From the observation area of anori Lighthouse, you can see Matoya Bay, famous for oyster farming, and the Pacific Ocean at the same time.In the above photo, the Pacific Ocean is on the left, and Matoya Bay is on the right.
Both waters are highly transparent, and anori Anori Park in the center looks like an isolated island floating in the sea.
You can tour by paying a donation of 300 yen at the lighthouse counter, and children under elementary school age are free. Business hours are from 9:00 to 16:00, and viewing is possible until 16:30 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Near the lighthouse, there is a ``Lighthouse Cafe'' with a panoramic view of the sea and lighthouse, where you can enjoy exquisite gourmet food made with dried sweet potatoes called Kinkoimo.
Ueda Shoten, which operates FugamaruTodai Cafe, has its own farm in ShimaCity and is a company that produces dried potatoes called ``Kinkoimo'', which are made using the ``nikiri dried sweet potato'' method that has been passed down in this region.
Chamu's modern and stylish interior is very nice, and it's a cafe that's gotten so much attention that it's been featured on TV and in magazines ♫
For detailed information on anori Lighthouse and Lighthouse Cafe, please see the article below ↓
ShimaSpainVillage, a theme park that is becoming a hot topic on social media
Lastly, I would like to introduce ShimaSpainVillage, an amusement park located in ShimaCity.
A certain Vtuber introduced ShimaSpainVillage as "an attraction with zero waiting time," and it became a hot topic on SNS! The reaction was also featured on a TV program.
There are a total of 27 types of attractions in the park that can be enjoyed by both adults and children, ranging from thrilling thrill rides to heartwarming rides that small children can enjoy with peace of mind.
Please go to the site and check if the waiting time forFugamaru is really 0 minutes ♫
ChamuThe freshly fried churros sold at the park are the most delicious in the world! The Vtuber praised it ♫
Not only can you enjoy the attractions, but you can also take photos!
There is a place where buildings that remind you of a Spanish town are lined up in rows, so you can take photos that will make you feel like you are traveling abroad while still being in Japan ♫
In addition, ShimaSpainVillage is full of other attractions, such as enjoying authentic Spanish cuisine, staying at an exotic hotel, and relaxing in natural hot springs.
Please see the article below for ShimaSpainVillage prices and more detailed information ↓
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We have carefully selected and introduced recommended tourist spots in ShimaCity.
There are so many attractive places to visit in Mie that you can enjoy it for at least 1 night or 2 days just in ShimaCity.
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Fugamaru-chan (photography/article production)
He is a member of Mie Tourism's Mie Travel Camera Club and is active mainly on Twitter and Instagram as a photographer who takes pictures of Mie. We operate the Mie Photo Gallery, which distributes Mie's scenery for free, and the Mie Eetoko Tour, which disseminates Mie's latest information.
