IseJingu (Naiku)
IseJingu is officially called "Jingu" and refers to a general term for 125 companies centered on Kotaijingu called "Naiku" and Toyouke-daijingu called "Geku". Naiku is dedicated to Amaterasu-Omikami, the chief god of Japan and also known as the Imperial Ancestor God.
Ago Bay
One of the rare ria coastlines in the country, Yokoyama Observation Deck is one of the most scenic spots in the prefecture, offering a view of the coastline with its intricate inlets and islands. In Ago Bay, seaweed and pearl farming are popular, and ama fishing is also practiced. The ama culture that has taken root in this area is attracting attention as an SDG-advanced region because it fishes while protecting the environment without exhausting the sea's resources.
Iga style ninja
Ninjas are said to have once been engaged in missions centered on espionage activities while hiding among civilians. Among them, the Iga-ryu ninja is said to be particularly adept at ninjutsu and combat ability among the many schools throughout the country, and was valued in many battles, especially during the Sengoku period. During the Edo period, it is also known that it served the Tokugawa family, especially Hattori Hanzo, a vassal of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Kumano Kodo Iseji Magose-togePass
The road that people used to take from IseJingu to visit the Kumano Sanzan (Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, Kumano Nachi Taisha). In 2004, the ``Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes of the Kii Mountains,'' including the Kumano Kodo Iseji Route, were registered as a World Heritage Site. Magose-togePass is said to be the ``most beautiful cobblestone path'' on the Iseji Route, and the path with its magnificent scenery, made of solid cobblestones and Owase cypress trees, is very popular with many tourists.
Nabananosato
One of the largest flower theme parks in Japan, where you can enjoy beautiful seasonal flowers all year round, such as cherry blossoms and tulips in spring, and cosmos and begonias in autumn. The illumination event, which is held from around October to May every year, is popular for its 200m-long tunnel of light, ``Hana Corridor,'' and the ``Theme Area,'' which has a different theme each year.It is a fantastic and dynamic art of light. Tourists come from all over the country looking for it.
