Surrounding area guide

Geku Sando/Ise area guide

Geku Sando is full of wonderful shops with an adult atmosphere.

The path between IseCity Station and Geku is quiet and peaceful, unlike the bustling temple town of Naiku. There are many newly opened shops, and there are many delicious and stylish shops. Enjoy lunch and dinner made with luxurious ingredients. Why not check out the stylish souvenirs and heal the fatigue of your trip at a hot spring or inn?

To the power spots near Jingu in the Ise area

Amaterasu-Omikami Shrine is enshrined to Tsukiyomi no Mikoto, the younger brother of Amaterasu Omikami, Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) Iwa and Futamiokitama-JinjaShirine, which are famous for marriage Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine, which opens the way, etc. ,There are many gods in the vicinity of the shrine. Cycling is recommended for a stroll through Kawasaki, which has a cute retro townscape. Enjoy a slow scenic drive on the Ise-Shima Skyline. Buses also operate.

Toba area guide

Toba area Enjoy the feeling of being in the sea or on the island!

TobaAquarium boasts the largest number of species in Japan, and MikimotoPearlIsland is home to the world's first successful pearl cultivation. These two are the main ones in the Toba area. Enjoy freshly caught seafood at AmaHut(Amagoya)experience, as well as gourmet food typical of a seaside town, such as ``Toburger'' stuffed with spiny lobster and octopus.

Shima area guide

Shima Area “Resort” and “Eco” are the keywords

You can enjoy the exotic atmosphere at ShimaMediterraneanVillage and KashikojimaEspa?aCruise. Enjoy the resort feeling at ocean-view restaurants and hotels! There are also plenty of eco-friendly nature programs, including sea kayaking. Feel the sea breeze of Ago Bay with all five senses.

Matsusaka area guide

About 10 minutes from the nearest station to IseJingu, go on a short trip to Matsusaka!

Matsusaka Station is about 10 minutes from IseCity Station and 25 minutes from Toba Station by Kintetsu Limited Express. A perfect location to stop by on your way back from a visit to Ise. Why not take a short trip wearing a MatsusakaCotton kimono and enjoy a walk around the castle town, Matsusaka beef, and a retro cafe?
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You can wear it in 3 minutes! Change into MatsusakaCotton kimono and take a walk through the picturesque castle town

Matsusaka prospered as a commercial town during the Edo period and was the production center for MatsusakaCotton. Why not take a stroll through the retro-style townscape, where castle ruins and samurai residences still remain, wearing MatsusakaCotton 's stylish kimono? With the ``Walk around town with MatsusakaCotton'' plan, you can rent a complete set including accessories at a reasonable price, and enjoy a historical walk and gourmet Matsusaka beef. Another great point is how easy it is to wear in just 3 minutes!

Choose from a variety of ways to eat Matsusaka beef to your liking!

After enjoying the seafood at Ise-Shima, the next place is Matsusaka where you'll want to try authentic Matsusaka beef. The visuals of the marbled meat, with its beautiful curves, are so beautiful that they are called ``meat works of art.'' Your heart will beat faster. We can't stop praising the soft, melt-in-your-mouth taste with comments such as ``Exquisite!'' and ``Delicious!'' Part of the fun is deciding which one to choose, from the long-established sukiyaki to the hearty steak. Enjoy authentic Matsusaka beef!
Meat town Matsusaka pamphlet (WEB version)

Take a break with local sweets from a long-established cafe in a quaint cafe

After enjoying the finest beef, it's time to relax with some sweets. Matsusaka is full of quaint cafes built from renovated old houses and storehouses. Many say, ``I've always wanted to come to this store.'' A happy moment where you can savor just the right amount of sweetness in a nostalgic space. You will be able to end your trip with a warm feeling.

Meiwa area guide

Get off at saikuu Station and enter the gorgeous Heian world. Touring MeiwaTown a Japanese Heritage Site

MeiwaTown has been designated as a Japanese Heritage Site by the ``Praying Princess Saio Miyako saikuu''. It takes about 20 minutes IseJingu Kintetsu train from IseCity Station, the closest station to MeiwaTown to saikuu Station, the center of Meiwa Town. After visiting Ise Shrine, we will visit the princess "Saio" who served at IseJingu and her residence "saikuu". Why not take a time trip to the elegant world of peace?
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Learn about the lives of Saio, women who were chosen by fate to serve God throughout their lives.

``Saio'' is a princess who served at IseJingu on behalf of the emperor. They are chosen by fortune-telling among unmarried women of the imperial family, enter saikuu far away from the capital where they are accustomed, and spend their time praying. Separated from their families, unrequited love... It is said that there were more than 60 Saios over the course of 660 years, and each of them must have had their own drama in life. By visiting ancient sacred sites, your trip to Ise will become even more profound.

Seasonal features, festivals, and events that give you a taste of the “awareness of things”

The Saio Festival, which is held over two days on the first weekend of June every year, is visually spectacular as it recreates the procession of Saio and his retinue from the capital to saikuu Palace. The ``Itsukinomiya Moon Viewing Party'' is held every September, where you can admire the moon while listening to the melodies of gagaku music under the magical light of candles. We also recommend trying out experiences related to festivals, including Hina dolls.

Savor the flavors of Meiwa, from French kaiseki to premium sweets

Introducing a delicious menu that you will want to enjoy in an elegant mood. The beautiful restaurant Ryu's kaiseki French cuisine has been ranked among the best restaurants in the world by the French government! Have fun with your own homemade vessels. ``Saio Bento,'' a recreation of Saio's meal, is also a menu item unique to MeiwaTown. Not only is the local fresh fish and vegetables caught in Ise Bay delicious, but the dish, which resembles an oxcart, is a disgusting presentation.