Konyudo-kun’s town! Special feature on Yokkaichi's popular, classic, and little-known sightseeing spots!

A mascot character born in the year of the city's 100th anniversary, a boy monster that is widely loved by citizens.

My father is the Onyudo, a specialty of the Dai Yokkaichi Festival.
Standing on a 1.8m pedestal (dashi) with a body length of 4.5m and a neck length of 2.7m, it is 9.0m in total height, making it the largest karakuri doll in Japan.

It is said that if you touch Konyudo-kun's tongue while making a wish, your wish will come true♪

Have you ever tried the night view cruise where you can fully enjoy the now popular night view of factories?
Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy the impressive view of the factory that you can't imagine from daytime!
　　　　

A 100m tall building built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of Yokkaichi Port. From the top floor (14th floor), you can enjoy a panoramic view of the coastal industrial area, Yokkaichi Port, and the Suzuka Mountains.
You can also learn about the history and workings of Yokkaichi Port through videos and exhibits.

It is a famous spot for autumn leaves that has been read by 100 people. Mizusawa Momiji Valley, located in Suzuka Quasi-National Park, is a must-see for its maple leaves that dye the valley floor bright red, as well as the colors of the surrounding mountains!

Best time to see: Late November to early December

A facility that introduces the history and charm of Yokkaichi Banko-Yaki. At our in-house full-fledged pottery studio, we hold regular pottery classes where you can learn everything from one-day pottery experience courses (required time: 3 hours) to full-fledged pottery classes. Under the guidance of a professional, you can experience the fun and depth of pottery.
*Reservations are required for the pottery experience course.

A museum that displays and sells Banko-Yaki ware, Mie Prefecture's representative pottery.
In addition to an exhibition room and gallery that systematically introduce all aspects of Banko-Yaki, there is also a shop with affordable prices that can only be found in the production area, a multipurpose hall, and more.The workshop on the first floor also has a one-day pottery class that anyone can use by making a reservation. It is being held.

They have been made for about 300 years as souvenirs for worshipers at IseJingu, and many of the designs are from paintings of beautiful women and are used for decoration. It is said that it became famous throughout the country along with Kyoto uchiwa due to its quality and beauty.
Many hinaga fans have a round pattern, and 64 bones are woven alternately on the front and back sides. The main feature is that it is gentle on the hands, flexible, and easy to fan.

Although we are now a single company, we continue to innovate while preserving tradition, making and selling a variety of fans, including whistle fans and scented fans.

The basic theme is "Culture and living environment of Yokkaichi, home to Ise Bay and the Suzuka Mountains." The history of YokkaichiCity and the Hokusei region from geological times to the present day is introduced through six themes as a permanent exhibit.
The attached planetarium uses an all-sky 8K digital projector to recreate an immersive starry sky. As a general museum, we feature special exhibitions about five times a year, focusing on various fields related to this region. In 2015, the Yokkaichi Pollution and Environmental Museum was opened.

A park where you can enjoy getting your body moving, with a focus on cycling and walking courses that use the dam lake's management road, as well as a cycle plaza where you can enjoy unusual bicycles. Various rental bicycles are also available.

It's a lush park surrounded by nature, with an observatory that overlooks Ise Bay and the Suzuka mountains, and a walking path through a thicket of trees.You can enjoy many types of trees, and there is a grassy plaza with a grassy area. , the grass slide is popular with children.

This is YokkaichiCity largest comprehensive park, which is being developed to take advantage of the hilly countryside.
The lawn area, large playground equipment, mandolin forest, and citizen platform are used as children's playgrounds, and are popular with people from both inside and outside the city.
This is a park where you can enjoy a refreshing day of fun, interacting with family and friends, and taking nature walks. There is also a volunteer-managed day campsite (free, reservations required), a chestnut forest, and many flowering trees such as plums, cherry blossoms, roses, azaleas, hydrangeas, and irises, so you can enjoy the scent of the four seasons.

In addition to traditional crafts such as Yokkaichi Banko-Yaki ware, Ise katagami, and Suzuka sumi ink, we carry a wide variety of representative local products from the Hokusei region of Mie Prefecture, such as Ise GreenTea, Oyachi hand-rolled somen noodles, sesame products, local sake, and famous sweets.
The seasonal event ``Jibasan Market'' is also popular.

Enjoy Yokkaichi's famous Tonteki（PorkSteak）!
The dynamic "Tonteki（PorkSteak）", a large pork shoulder loin grilled with garlic and a secret sauce, has been a popular menu item since the restaurant opened. It goes great with plenty of shredded cabbage!

Address: 2-7-24 YokkaichiCity 510-0836
Business hours: 11:00-14:00 17:00-20:00
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays *Open on public holidays
Phone number: 059-353-0748
Recommended dish: Tonteki（PorkSteak）meal 1,725 yen (tax included)

Very popular due to the huge amount of tuna!
The restaurant is crowded with people every day, as it serves seafood bowls filled with eight types of seafood, including tuna, at reasonable prices.

Address: Daien Hall, 2-1-4 fuso YokkaichiCity, 510-8005
Business hours: 10:00-20:00 (LO 19:30)
Closed: No holidays (except from 12/31 afternoon to 1/3)
Phone number: 059-365-6064
Recommended dish: Seafood bowl 1,000 yen (tax included)

One grilled gyoza lasts over 60 years! The carefully selected gyoza is exquisite!
The fried side of the gyoza has a crispy and fragrant skin, and the chewy skin and carefully selected ingredients have been passed down from generation to generation. Try it with ``Special Minced Garlic.'' It is best enjoyed with milk.

Address: 2-10-1 YokkaichiCity 510-0821
Business hours: 11:30~ until sold out
Closed: Mondays, 3rd Tuesday of the month
Phone number: 059-353-1724
Recommended dish: Fried gyoza (1 serving) 400 yen (tax included)

A rice ball specialty store with carefully selected ingredients and rice!
A showcase lined with rice balls. The rice balls are made with carefully selected ingredients and have a warm, handmade feel. There is a full menu of udon, tonteki rice bowls, and sweets. There is also an eat-in space.

Address: 1-6-54 YokkaichiCity 510-0821
Business hours: 7:00-20:00
Regular holiday: No holidays
Phone number: 059-352-2195
Recommended dishes: Shichimi Kinpira Mayo 151 yen (tax included) Flavor 162 yen (tax included) Tuna Mayo 151 yen (tax included)