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Recommended for winter! Mie Prefecture Tourist Spots & Events Special Feature 2022-2023

掲載日:2023.01.13

In Mie Prefecture, we will introduce events held in winter and recommended sightseeing spots to visit in winter!
There are many attractions such as Gozaisho Ski Resort where you can enjoy skiing and spots famous for illuminations.

Before heading home, why not warm yourself up at one of the famous hot springs in each region?

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Akame Valley “Yugen Bamboo Light” Valley Illumination (NabariCity)

Akame Valley ``Yugen Bamboo Light'' Valley Illumination

[2022 Valley Light-up Held] Akame Valley “Yugen Bamboo Light”
A light-up event limited to fall and winter, where hundreds of bamboo lanterns illuminate the valley in the evening darkness.
The fantastic and warm bamboo lights, which are a departure from the illuminations of recent years, provide soothing light against the backdrop of the moss-covered valley and cascading waterfall.

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Saturday, October 22, 2022 - Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Have a moving experience with the miraculous view of Nabananosato Illumination! (KuwanaCity)

An impressive world of sparkling illuminations created by Japan's largest sparkle. It fascinates viewers with its magnificent and powerful production and colorful expressiveness.

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October 22, 2022 (Sat) - May 31, 2023 (Wed)

All-you-can-eat oysters in Uramura TobaCity

In Toba TobaCity, Mie Prefecture, oysters are a recommended specialty during the winter season!
There are many oyster farms in the scenic Uramura area, which has been featured in many songs since ancient times. In the Uramura area, there are many restaurants where you can eat your fill of nutritious oysters, also known as the milk of the sea! Furthermore, some restaurants offer service menus such as fried oysters, oyster rice, and tsukudani when you eat, so be sure to check them out.

spiny lobster

Ise lobster, which is in season from October to April, is one of the must-try gourmet dishes when you come to Ise-Shima.
Ise lobster dishes vary in taste and style depending on the restaurant, such as sashimi, French, steamed, grilled, fried, and curry.

Anorifugu

Along with spiny lobster and Matoya oysters, Anori Fugu is a winter delicacy from ShimaCity.
"Anorifugu" refers to a natural tiger puffer fish weighing over 700g that is caught in the waters from the Enshu Sea to the Kumano Sea, including Ise Bay.
Please enjoy the exquisite dishes that can only be enjoyed in winter.

Exciting “hot spring ticket” at Marou (Komono Town, KomonoTown)

Every year, we sell the popular day trip hot spring bathing ticket with towel for 600 yen! Facilities that normally charge a day trip bathing fee of 1,000 yen can be entered for 600 yen.
You can use one of the 9 hot spring inns in Yunoyama Onsen. In the cold, cold winter, why not take a relaxing hot spring bath at Kitaise's back parlor ``Yunoyama Onsen'' to soothe your body and soul?

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Thursday, January 5, 2023 - Saturday, March 25, 2023

Nakaise Onsenkyo (TsuCity)

Nakaise Onsenkyo is a hot spring village located in Nakase, Ise Province, and Iga Province, and was named ``Nakaise'' by inserting the word ``Iga'' between ``Nakaise''. Located in TsuCity, IgaCity, and NabariCity

Sakakibara Onsenkyo (TsuCity)

Because Sakakibara Onsen was located at the entrance to the Ise region, it has a history where the imperial princes who came to worship at IseJingu Jingu took a bath to purify themselves, and where Sei Shonagon, a talented woman from the Heian period, was said to have bathed. In ``The Pillow Book,'' the hot springs are referred to as ``Nanakuri no Yu'' (its name at the time), and since the god of Izumo is enshrined as the guardian deity of the hot springs, many love poems remain.
In addition to overnight stays, there are also inns where you can take a day trip to the baths.

MinamiiseTown Oinaisa Campaign Autumn/Winter (Minamiise Town, Watarai MinamiiseTown)

Every year! ! "MinamiiseTown Oinaisa Campaign Autumn/Winter" will be held from October.
A super-value accommodation plan that includes seasonal flavors and a single spiny lobster is now available!

Visiting shrines and temples

This is the season when there are many opportunities to go to shrines and temples, such as going to express gratitude for this year on New Year's Eve, or visiting shrines for New Year's visit.
There are many recommended shrines and temples in Mie Prefecture where you can pray for various things such as marriage, safe childbirth, traffic safety, passing exams, and prosperous business.
We will introduce you to famous shrines such as IseJingu, TsubakiGrandShrine, and Tado TadoTaishaShrine, as well as SENJUJIHeadTempleoftheShinshuTakadaSchool, which has become a national treasure, to temples that are loved by locals.
Some of the places are close to Nagoya and Osaka, so please come along with your sightseeing.

Yokkaichi Complex Night View Cruise (YokkaichiCity)

Yokkaichi is one of Japan's leading cities with night factory views where you can enjoy fantastic factory views.
We also have great deals that include single cruises and overnight stays!
We also have optional tours (Banko-Yaki experience set) and great meal set plans!

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Weekdays 10:00-17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
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Owase Yahya Festival (OwaseCity)

It is an annual festival known as the ``strange festival,'' where men dressed in white clash violently in the narrow streets, and is held to pray for a bountiful catch and harvest. This annual festival, which is said to have been going on for over 300 years, begins with the opening of the doors, followed by men marching through the town while chanting ``Chousaja.'' In addition, Shinto rituals, colorful daimyo processions and road dances in which children participate are held, and the town becomes lively during the festival.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - Sunday, February 5, 2023

MenardAoyamaResort Light Up (IgaCity)

At an altitude of 600m, the clear night sky of the plateau is not only filled with stars.
Light-up and illumination created by approximately 250,000 lights with various faces gently envelops the resort.
Enjoy the spectacular illumination that can only be seen here, taking advantage of the natural scenery.
For other details, please see our homepage.

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Held all year round
Lighting time: Sunset to 22:00

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