Quarterly Tourism Mie vol.103 Summer issue

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Nakasei & Iga area NEWNEW Hokusei area NEWNEW TEL 0595-63-9666 From Kintetsu Akameguchi Station, take the Mie Kotsu bus bound for Akame Falls, 7 minutes, get off at Hinotanibashi, walk 3 minutes.Admission fee: 400 yen for adults, 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students. Free for children under elementary school age *Facility usage fee is charged separately "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race Summer Endurance Suzuka 10 Hours Endurance Race The traditional "8 Hours", which has been held since 1978, has been part of the World Endurance Championship since last year. It is the stage for the final game of the series. In addition, the midsummer automobile endurance race "10H", which inherits the concept of the traditional Suzuka 1000km race, will be held for the first time! TEL 059-378-1111 From Kintetsu Shirako Station, take the Mie Kotsu bus bound for "SuzukaCircuit" for about 20 minutes and get off at the last stop. Advance tickets: Adults (spectating + Motopia Passport 1 day): 5,700 yen, Junior and senior high school students: 1,700 yen, Elementary school students : 800 yen, 3 years old to preschool age: 600 yen At the signal of the Zaruyaburi ritual fireworks, young people wearing loincloths rush into the shrine chanting ``wasshoi, wasshoi, waai,'' and a parade is held. When a Tanba zaru with a diameter of about 90cm is thrown in, the competition for the zaru begins, and the excitement reaches its climax. TsuCity kawage General Branch Regional Promotion Division TEL 059-244-1700 10 minutes walk from Kintetsu Toyotsu Ueno Station Inquiry held: July 15th (Sun) Location: Isshiki Yakumo Shrine TsuCity Held: 8 Hours July 26th (Thursday) ~ 29 (Sun) 10H 8/24 (Fri) - 26 (Sun) Location: SuzukaCircuit A collaboration bath of the private hot spring "Hinotani Onsen" and "Hinotani Beer" is born! Beer contains malt containing live yeast and enzymes, hops and carbonic acid that have antibacterial properties, and can be expected to remove dirt from your skin and leave you feeling moist and smooth after taking a bath. *Please refrain from using this service if you are a minor, pregnant women, or have allergies. TEL 059-272-1155 Approximately 40 minutes by car from Hisai IC on the Ise Expressway Day trip bath: 1,080 yen ~ Firefly tour: 756 yen (operates for 4 or more people) Inquiry￥TsuCity￥￥Sekijuku Gion Summer Festival Has been going on since the Edo period During the festival, floats (dashi floats), which are the origin of the word ``Seki no Yama,'' are paraded through the town from dusk to night. The luxurious decorations of the ``stage mawashi'' and the light of lanterns that are unveiled midway through the festival invite you to a mysterious world. "Sekijuku Gion Festival" Executive Committee/Secretariat TEL 0595-97-887713: 30-22:00 Approximately 5 minutes' walk from JR Seki Station Held: July 21st (Sat) and 22nd (Sun) Location: Sekijuku area Hourly The sight of around 40 ornately decorated ritual cars with gongs and drums being beaten all at once is a sight to behold. The year before last, it was listed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. KuwanaCity Products Tourist Information Center TEL 0594-21-5416 Approximately 18 minutes walk from JR/Kintetsu/Yoro Railway Kuwana Station or Sangi Railway Nishi-Kuwana Station GozaishoRopeway has been renovated with the concept of ``enjoying mountain time''! In addition to a new gondola with larger windows that allows you to enjoy an even more spectacular panorama than ever before, an observation restaurant has opened where you can enjoy the majestic view from the mountaintop while dining! GozaishoRopeway: TEL 059-392-2261 KomonoTown /Yunoyama Onsen 1300th Anniversary Business Executive Committee Secretariat: TEL 059-392-2115 GozaishoRopeway: 9:00-17:00 Mie Kotsu Bus from Kintetsu Yunoyama Onsen to Yunoyama Onsen About 8 minutes on foot from the last stop, about 8 minutes on foot from the last stop Opening date: July 11th (Wednesday) Scheduled event: August 4th (Sat.) and 5th (Sun.) Location: Around Kasuga Shrine Kuwana Ishidori IshidoriFestival GozaishoRopeway GozaishoRopeway Hinotani Onsen MisugiResort "Beer Bath" Hinotani Onsen MisugiResort "Beer Bath" SuzukaCircuit Family Camp BBQ menu has been renewed! The “Rakuraku Option” is recommended for those making their camping debut, as it includes all the basic equipment needed for camping. There are also many benefits, such as free admission to the adjacent Motopia Park and two free hot springs. Period All year round SuzukaCity Intercom SuzukaCircuit Reservation Center TEL 059-378-5489 *Reservations can also be made online Take the Mie Kotsu bus from Kintetsu Shirako Station to "SuzukaCircuit" for about 20 minutes and get off at the last stop Free site 7,200 yen and more *Depending on the season Prices vary ￥ Ugakei Campsite A campsite full of nature Located at the foot of Mt. Ryugatake, one of the Seven Mountains of Suzuka Quasi-National Park, it is full of charm such as the clear murmuring of a stream, the chirping of small birds, and the 5 majestic waterfalls! You can enjoy swimming in the river, BBQ, and visiting waterfalls. Period All year round InabeCity Interchange Ugakei Tourist Information Center TEL 0594-78-3737 Approximately 30 minutes by car from Higashi-Meihan Expressway Kuwana IC Day camp 300 yen per person Others ￥ Sozonomori “Sarubino” Campsite Sarubi Campsite attached to the hot springs You can have a fun time camping in the pleasant forest, as well as the ``Iga-ryu Ninja Field Athletic'' where you can train as a ninja, and the ``Jab-Jab Pond'' which is full of secret tricks. Period Year-round IgaCity Interchange TEL 0595-48-0268 Approximately 15 minutes by car from Meihan National Route Minamizaike IC on Prefectural Route 668 toward Iga Campsite 4,860 yen per site Other ￥ Shimagahara Onsen Yabutcha "Yuyu Taigase" This is an outdoor facility built to take advantage of the soothing nature of lush greenery, where you can enjoy a variety of out-leisure activities, including a summer-only water playground and a newly created walking course! Also, Yabutcha Terrace is now open! Period All year Closed Every Tuesday (open if it is a public holiday) IgaCity Inko TEL 0595-59-3939 Approximately 15 minutes by car from Ouchi IC on the Higashi-Meihan Expressway Auto camp A site 5,250 yen~, B site 4,500 yen~, etc. ￥TheAkame48Falls Campsite Day camps such as barbecue are also popular! A campsite where you can enjoy a relaxing outdoor life while interacting with the great nature that spreads across Akame Valley. A place recommended for beginners, with rental tents and various camping equipment available! Period April 1st (Sunday) - September 30th (Sunday) NabariCity Inko ￥MoonBeachCampfield Full of facilities such as a pool and mini golf course! A campsite located in a vast pine forest facing the sea. Adults and children alike can enjoy swimming and fishing in the ocean right in front of us, or try golfing on the premises! Period: All year round Closed: Every Monday (open if Monday is a public holiday) MeiwaTown Contact TEL: 0596-55-3946 Approximately 30 minutes by car from Ise Expressway Matsusaka IC on National Route 23 toward Ise Auto camp (1 section) 3,000 yen ¥10,000~, bungalows ¥10,000~ and more ¥Oyodo Fureai Campground You can enjoy it like a private beach! A campground near the coast where sea turtles come to lay eggs. You can spend a relaxing time enjoying the great outdoors in car sites, bungalows, and tents while taking in the pleasant sea breeze. Period 4/28 (Sat) - 10/8 (Mon/Holiday) MeiwaTown MeiwaTown Tourism Association TEL 0596-52-0055 Approximately 30 minutes by car from Ise Expressway Tamaki IC Tent (bring your own) 3,000 yen, car site 7,000 yen , Bungalows from 7,000 yen and more Enjoy glamping with the fantastic scenery of Ise-Shima Everglades! A high-quality outdoor space that combines "comfort, relaxation, and elegance" with the outdoors. In the summer, you can enjoy events such as an adventure rally to solve mysteries and message candle making. Period Year-round ShimaCity Interchange TEL 0120-592-364 Approximately 15 minutes by car from Shiraki IC on the Daini Ise Road 2 adults: Dinner and breakfast included 32,300 yen to 68,500 yen Okuise Forest Pier Stay in a cute one-pole tent in a hammock chair You can sway and watch the sunset sky, and at night you can relax around a bonfire in front of the tent. From July to September, you can choose between French cuisine or BBQ dinner for dinner. Period Year-round OdaiTown TEL 0598-76-1200 17 minutes by car from Kisei Expressway Omiya-Odai IC Weekdays 1 night with 2 meals included 12,960 yen ~ Saturdays, holidays, summer holidays Year-end and New Year holidays 15,120 yen with 1 night with 2 meals *Not available for elementary school students and younger A naked festival that inherits a tradition of about 400 years KomonoTown! LakeShorenji Tourist Village "Grape Picking" held: July 20th (Friday) - October 31st (Wednesday) MenardAoyamaResort "Lavender Festa" Known as the queen of herbs, its rich scent and pretty flowers have attracted many people since ancient times. Lavender has fascinated people. Such lavender colors the highland resort! TEL 0595-54-13269: 00-17:00 (Reception ends at 16:00) Approximately 50 minutes by car from Hisai IC on the Ise Expressway Admission fee: 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for elementary school students Inquiry ¥ Time period: 6/16 ( Saturday) to July 16th (Monday/Holiday) Enjoy the soothing scenery and scents of IgaCity! Midsummer Light-up Candle Night Period: 8/11 (Sat/Holiday) to 8/15 (Wed) Location: TheAkame48Falls Hundreds of milky-white cup candles are lined up on the promenade around Reijadataki, and countless bamboo candles are lined up. Bamboo lanterns that open holes and spill out light up Reijaki Falls and Fudo Falls! Enjoy the cool evening breeze in a valley illuminated by fantastic lights. NabariCity TheAkame48Falls Valley Conservation Association TEL 0595-63-3004 19:00-21:00 10 minutes by Mie Kotsu bus from Kintetsu Akameguchi Station, get off at Akame Falls Entrance fee: 400 yen for adults, 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students. Enjoy all-you-can-eat grapes with no time limit, enjoying the cool evening breeze in the valley with gentle light! The varieties of grapes that can be harvested change depending on the season, so you can enjoy a variety of flavors in one season. You can also bring your own lunch and drinks! NabariCity Lake Seirenji Tourist Village Grape Association TEL 0595-63-70009:00-17:00 (Last reception 16:30) Approximately 30 minutes by car from Meihan National Highway Ueno IC via National Highway 165 Grape picking / Adult 1,300 Yen: Children 950 yen, Infants 650 yen, Kyoho hunting/Adults 1,800 yen, Children 1,350 yen, Infants 950 yen (inquiries) You can enjoy it anytime without reservations! Held: August 4th (Sat) and 5th (Sun) Location: Various venues around Mitaki Street Yokkaichi's annual summer event, the first day will be a participatory dance event called ``Odori Day'', and the second day will be a participatory dance event. You can enjoy local culture centered around Japan's largest Karakuri float, ``Onyudo''! Daiyokkaichi Festival Inquiry Daiyokkaichi Festival Executive Committee TEL 059-354-8481 Approximately 10 minutes walk from JR/Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station You will be surprised by the stretching neck of YokkaichiCity Onyudo! Endurance race festival in SuzukaCity in July and August! ! A traditional event that colors the summer in Sekijuku KameyamaCity KuwanaCity is the noisiest festival in Japan! “Firefly Tour” will be held from early June to early July! A tour where you can enjoy naturally occurring fireflies and a sky full of stars! Misugi is rich in nature, and on clear days you can see many stars. Frontline Research Yunoyama Onsen 1300th Anniversary Commemoration Project is underway! A firefly viewing tour (paid) that symbolizes the rich nature of Yunoyama and Komono will be held from June 1st (Friday) to June 10th (Sunday)! *Frontline research limited to those staying at facilities affiliated with the Yunoyama Onsen Association. Photos are for illustrative purposes only. The photograph is an image. Summer fun! PoolPool & CampCampingResearch the front lines of summerResearch the front lines of summer