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Enjoy the sea, mountains, and gourmet food! Lots of walking experiences in osatsu-cho, TobaCity!!

掲載日：2021.03.17

osatsu cho TobaCity, ``the town with the most ama divers in Japan,'' is a popular tourist destination for its rich fishing village culture and beautiful scenery overlooking the ocean. Recently, we have been proposing Nordic walking around town, which can improve your health.
Therefore, we will introduce hiking and walking courses full of nature where you can enjoy the mountains and the sea at your own pace, as well as recommended spots that you should definitely visit.

The first course we recommend is a mountain hiking course that leads to Mt. Aomine Shofukuji Temple.
Aomine Shofukuji Temple is an ancient temple located on Mt. Aomine at an altitude of 336 meters, and is said to have been built by Gyoki during the Tenpo era (729-748).
Its principal image is the Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva from osatsu Town legend of ``Kannon who came riding on a whale,'' and it is worshiped by fishermen and divers from all over the Shima region who wish for safety at sea.

This time, the challengers for Nordic walking are 2018 Tsu Queen Kishin Okuno (right) and 2019 Tsu Queen Aoi Yokoyama (left).
TobaCity, osatsu City is a place I've always wanted to visit, so I started with enthusiasm! You will be guided by an old stone monument that says ``Right Aomine Michi.''

"Nordic walking", which is currently being proposed in osatsu Town, is a full-body exercise that uses poles like ski poles to exercise not only the lower body but also the arms and upper body at the same time.
It is a full-body exercise that is attracting attention because it uses 90% of the muscles in the whole body, burning 40% more calories than regular walking.

Passing through villages lined with old stone walls and Koshin-do temples, we continued along country roads with streams running through them until we arrived at the trailhead.

The relatively easy-to-walk mountain trail, which has been designated by the Kinki Nature Trail as ``the path to visit Mt. Aomine, the god of boats'', is a sight to behold with rare giant rocks and green tunnels.
I enjoyed hiking about 4km one way, which left me feeling refreshed and sweaty.

At the entrance of Mt. Aomine Shofukuji Temple stands daimon that is said to have been completed in 1830.
The highlight is the elaborate openwork carvings of phoenixes and dragons. The fact that the rocky lobster is hidden inside the sculpture is unique to the guardian deity of the sea in Ise-Shima.

After praying for safety on this journey at the main hall, let's descend the mountain. We recommend returning home on a paved road.

name

Mt. Aomine Shofukuji Temple

address

519 Matsuocho TobaCity

telephone number

0599-55-0061

Official URL

http://www.toba.gr.jp/

parking

can be

Access by public transportation

Approximately 10 minutes by car from Kintetsu Matsuo Station

Access by car

Approximately 30 minutes by car from Toba Station

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The next thing we'll introduce is an exhilarating walking course along the coast.
Chidorigahama Beach is a beautiful sandy beach, so be sure to walk along the water's edge. Surrounded by the scent of the ocean and the sound of rippling waves, it is truly a relaxing moment.

Walking along the embankment leads to a cape called Kujirazaki.
Legend has it that this cape is where Kannon from Shofukuji Temple on Mt. Aomine appeared riding a whale. There is a promenade, and you can see ``Tateishi-san'' and ``Berai-san (Benzaiten)'', which are worshiped by fishermen, and a tunnel of ubamegashi, which is used as the material for Binchotan charcoal.

On the south side of Kujirazaki is Osatsu-kamado Ozego-san, an ama AmaHut（Amagoya）experience facility.
Let's have a seafood lunch (3,500 yen per person) where you can enjoy chatting with active ama divers.

On this day, we were greeted by active ama divers Tamie Ozaki (left) and Chizuko Nakamura (right), who were both born and raised in osatsu Town.

For the lunch course, you can enjoy locally produced turban shells, giant clams, and scallops grilled over charcoal, as well as simple dishes such as sea urchin rice, dried fish, and simmered arame.

"The oldest diver in osatsu is 86 years old, so we're still mid-level."
While laughing, we had a lively chat with the ama divers who were grilling shellfish over charcoal.
The Ama divers' stories are full of interesting stories, such as seaweed fishing in spring, cutting hijiki, and diving into the sea to catch turban shells and abalone. While we were enjoying the conversation, the shellfish was grilled!

Freshly grilled shellfish are steaming hot and full of the scent of the ocean. Once you put it in your mouth, you will be filled with the delicious taste of the sea.
The nourishment of the sea soaks into my tired body from walking...

After enjoying the fun talk and delicious food, we resumed walking and headed for the day's goal, Shinmei Shrine.

name

AmaHut（Amagoya）Osatsu-kamado

address

1238 osatsu TobaCity 517-0032

telephone number

0599-33-7453

Official URL

https://osatsu.org/

Fee

■Tea time (1 hour)
・Time: Twice at 14:00 and 15:00
・Fee: 2,200 yen (tax included) (per person)
・Dish contents Tea, rice cakes, snacks such as shellfish
(Ise shrimp, abalone, etc. can be added for an additional fee)

■Lunch time (about 1 hour)
・Time 11:30-13:30
・Price: 3,850 yen (tax included) (per person)
・Cooking contents: Turban shell, large clam, bat shellfish,
Seasonal products caught in osatsu such as dried fish and sea urchin rice
(*Prices vary depending on the content of the dish)

business hours

Reservations are required for the experience. (Reservations must be made by 5pm the day before)

holiday

Reservations are required for the experience. (Reservations must be made by 5pm the day before)

parking

can be

Access by public transportation

From Kintetsu JR Toba Station, take the TobaCity Kamome Bus and get off osatsu for about 45 minutes.

Access by car

Approximately 30 minutes by private car from Toba Station

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Shinmei-JinjaShrine is the guardian deity of osatsu Town, and enshrines Amaterasu Omikami as the host deity. Ishigami-san who is famous for ``always granting one woman's wish,'' is also enshrined within the shrine grounds. I would like to express my gratitude for the safety of Walking and pay my respects.

On the night of the full moon, the precincts are lit up and a night visit (until 8:30 p.m.) is held, called `` osatsu Kami Akari ~ Ishigami-san Night Visit''. Enjoy the fantastic atmosphere that is a little different from the daytime.

name

Ishigami-san (Shinmei-JinjaShrine)

address

517-0032 osatsu TobaCity

telephone number

0599-33-7453

Official URL

https://ishigamisan-shinmei.com/

parking

can be

Access by public transportation

Approximately 40 minutes by Kamome Bus (Toba - Kunisaki Line) from Toba Bus Center, get off osatsu
About 7 minutes walk from the bus stop
Click here for the Kamome Bus timetable and route map
https://www.city.toba.mie.jp/soshiki/t_kanri/gyomu/doro_kotsu/kokyo_kotsu/1642.html

Access by car

Approximately 40 minutes from Ise IC via Ise Futami Toba Line

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If you still haven't had enough of walking, why not extend your visit to the spectacular view spot "Harusame Observation Deck (Sugazakienchi)"?
From Harusame Observation Deck, you can see the Pacific Ocean on the left and Matoya Bay on the right, overlooking the magnificent ocean, and it is also known as a spot for beautiful sunsets.

In 1901, the destroyer Harusame ran aground off this coast, and many local people participated in the rescue. Today, a memorial monument has been erected to commemorate the dead and honor the rescuers.
It is also said that a couple who rings the Tokotowa Bell at Harusame Observation Deck will have eternal love.

name

Sugazakienchi

address

517-0032 osatsu TobaCity

telephone number

0599-25-1157

Official URL

http://www.tobakanko.jp/

parking

can be

Access by public transportation

osatsu 40 minutes by Kamome bus from Toba Bus Center and get off at Osatsu
Approximately 30 minutes walk from osatsu bus stop

Access by car

Approximately 40 minutes from Ise IC via Ise Futami Toba Line

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osatsu TobaCity, Toba City has a lot to offer other than Nordic walking courses.
The osatsu Ama Culture Museum, located at the entrance to Shinmei-JinjaShrine, provides an easy-to-understand introduction to ama culture, displaying tools used by ama divers, old Isogi, and dioramas and photographs of old work scenes.

name

osatsu Ama Cultural Museum

address

1238 osatsu TobaCity 517-0032

telephone number

0599-33-7453

Official URL

https://osatsu.org/

Fee

free

business hours

9：00～17：00

holiday

No holidays

parking

can be

Access by public transportation

From JR/Kintetsu Toba Station, take the TobaCity Kamome Bus for about 45 minutes and get off osatsu.

Access by car

25 minutes from Ise Futami Toba Line/Toba terminal

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The cafe "Ousatsu Kitchen 0032" on the street offers "ZAKO fries (350 yen)" and "ZAKO fried sandwiches (500 yen)" made with fried fish caught in the local sea, and "Tokoroten" (made from natural Amakusa). 300 yen, eat-in only)" can be enjoyed as take-out or eat-in.
The colorful ``Rainbow Tokoroten Cider'' (400 yen) is a popular item that looks great in photos.

name

Osatsu Kitchen 0032

address

1406-2 Shinmei-JinjaShrine, osatsu, TobaCity 517-0032

telephone number

0599-37-7732

Official URL

https://osatsu.org/

business hours

9:00～17:00

holiday

No holidays

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The adjacent ``Ama no Ie Gozaya'' is a shop and rest area that is housed in an old folk house. It's perfect for looking for souvenirs, as there are many original products such as "Doman Seman" goods, which are the amulets used by Ama divers.
The road from the Ama Cultural Museum to Shinmei-JinjaShrine entrance is equipped with free Wi-Fi, so it is expected to be used as a workday spot.

name

osatsu Old Folk House Ama's House Gozaya

address

1406 Shinmei-JinjaShrine osatsu, TobaCity 517-0032

telephone number

0599-33-6770

Official URL

https://osatsu.org/

business hours

9:00-16:00 (weekdays)
9:00-17:00 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

holiday

Irregular holidays

Access by public transportation

Take the Kamome bus (bound for Kunisaki) from the Toba Bus Center in front of JR/Kintetsu Toba Station and get off osatsu for about 45 minutes.

Access by car

Approximately 20km from Ise Futami Toba Line Toba Exit via National Route 167, approximately 30 minutes

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osatsu Cafe Sen-sen-, located next to the Ama Cultural Museum, is a cafe run by a mother and son who are active Ama divers.
At lunchtime, the ``Uni Meshi Lunch'' (1,100 yen), which uses plenty of local seafood, is popular, and you can also enjoy cafe menu items such as chiffon cake and coffee. The store also sells locally grown vegetables and miscellaneous goods.

name

osatsu Cafe Sen -Sen-

address

1240 osatsu TobaCity 517-0032

telephone number

0599-37-7101

Official URL

https://www.instagram.com/osatsu_cafe_sen/?hl=ja

business hours

9:30～16:00

holiday

[Closed days] Mondays, Tuesdays, and temporary closures

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A day in osatsu town where you can enjoy the fishing village culture, not only the magnificent nature, but also temples and shrines, seafood gourmet food, and fun talks with ama divers, will leave you with a pleasant feeling of fatigue and happy memories for your mind and body. was engraved.
Please come and experience the journey of osatsu Town by walking with your own feet and experiencing it with all five senses.

[Ama's path ~ osatsu Nordic~]
Address: 1238 osatsu cho, TobaCity (Ama Diary osatsu Nordic Committee Secretariat)
Phone: 0599-33-6000 (Resort Hills Toyohama Aozora no Kaze/Nomura)
Official URL: http://toba-osatsu.jp/nordic/